Paco Rabanne Ultraviolet Eau de Parfum 80ml is a futuristic, amber-floral classic for women, launched in 1999 and signed by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier. Conceived at the cusp of the new millennium and presented in a metallic, capsule-shaped bottle, it pairs a spicy-aromatic top of pepper, coriander and apricot with a soft floral heart of violet, osmanthus and jasmine, and a deep, warm base of vanilla, amber and patchouli.
About Paco Rabanne
Paco Rabanne — now styled simply as Rabanne — was founded in Paris in 1966 by Spanish-born designer Francisco "Paco" Rabaneda Cuervo, celebrated for his "metalwork" approach to fashion using chainmail, plastic and unconventional materials. The fragrance line, produced under licence by Puig, has carried that futuristic spirit into perfumery; Ultraviolet stands out as one of the brand's most distinctive women's compositions of the late 90s.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Pepper, Orange Pepper, Pimento, Apricot, Coriander, Fresh Almond, Brazilian Rosewood
- Heart: Violet, Japanese Osmanthus, Rose, Jasmine
- Base: Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber, Cedar
Olfactory family: Amber Floral | Launched: 1999 | Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier
Who it's for
Ultraviolet suits women drawn to soft amber-floral fragrances with a futuristic, slightly otherworldly character — sweet without being gourmand, warm without being too heavy. It is best in autumn and winter for evening wear, and pairs naturally with formal, dramatic or party contexts. Anyone who enjoys Thierry Mugler Angel or Lancôme Hypnôse will recognise the territory.
How to wear it
Hold the bottle around 15 cm from the skin and spray onto pulse points — wrists, neck and behind the ears. The eau de parfum concentration projects strongly in the first hour, so two sprays usually balance well. Apply to clean, moisturised skin straight after a shower for the longest wear, and avoid layering with other amber fragrances which can muddy the violet heart.
Specifications
- Size: 80ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Gender: Women
- Brand: Paco Rabanne
- Year: 1999
- Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier
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