If you are looking for something unusual, favorably different from the rest of the variety and at the same time at an affordable price, it makes sense to pay attention to toilet and perfumed waters from Paco Rabanne. The Black XS, Million, Paco Rabanne Ultraviolet man and woman collections are quite a worthy option, which is not a shame to give or purchase for personal use.
History of Creation
Perfume "Ultraviolet" for women was released at the turn of two centuries - in 1999. The maestro was inspired by cosmic motifs and mysticism inspired by the millennium. The deep purple color recommended by astrologers not only graced the packaging, but also became the name of the fragrance.
In 2001, Paco Rabanne's men's fragrance Ultraviolet was launched, created as a paired version of the women's perfume of the same name. The fragrances of the perfumes overlap and complement each other perfectly. Paired eau de parfum is still prettyare rare and produced by only a few companies, so the appearance of such a novelty was greeted with enthusiasm. Especially those who love this kind of thing in everything.
"Ultraviolet" (perfume) was very popular for some time, but gradually the interest in it faded, and it was withdrawn from sale. Now this product can only be found on the company's website or in online stores. One can only guess about the authenticity.
For whom?
Perfume "Ultraviolet" for women is created for a bold bright girl who is not afraid to face difficulties and is able to express herself, regardless of the circumstances. She lives in the rhythm of modern life and prefers risk to inaction, she knows the value of herself and her actions. Bright, daring fragrance only emphasizes the character of the heroine.
Ultraviolet perfume for men was conceived for the hero of our time. He is self-confident and does not need to prove his masculinity with the strength of his fists or the size of his wallet. He flirts, falls in love with himself, but at the same time is reliable and responsible for words and deeds. He greets every day with a smile, believing that he brings something new and beautiful into his life.
Fragrance Description
"Ultraviolet" - women's perfume - begins to sound notes of ripe apricot, spicy coriander, fresh almonds, rosewood and juicy orange pepper. You can clearly catch the chords of black and hot red pepper. They bring a unique zest to the fragrance of the perfume, but do not drown out the rest of the notes.
When opening, a flower arrangement ofdelicate violet, mysterious jasmine, delicate rose and bewitching Japanese osmanthus.
Warm notes of amber, patchouli, white cedar and vanilla emerge from the base. Thanks to them, the fragrance acquires a persistent, rich sillage.
"Ultraviolet" (perfume) belongs to the group of oriental floral fragrances, but it feels more like a floral-woody composition. Notes of violet and pepper are distinct. But despite the fact that there is too much pepper, it does not spoil the perfume, but is very organically woven into the aroma bouquet. The perfume is long-lasting, not only on the skin, but also on clothes. To feel it all day long, just a few puffs from a spray bottle are enough. Ultraviolet is sweet and perfect for winter or fall.
Design
Perfume "Ultraviolet" for women is not only an interesting fragrance, but also a thoughtful design.
A bright, minimalist box of rich purple color immediately attracts attention on the shelves of the store, standing out favorably among light or golden counterparts. If the box does not shine with anything original, except for the color, then the bottle deserves special attention.
The bottle subtly suggests spaceships and alien civilizations. This is a sphere made of transparent glass and silvery plastic, it is streamlined and plays with glare in the light. The liquid itself is a soft purple color, which makes the perfume even more futuristic.
A separate feature is that the lid of the perfume is not removable, the atomizer is built into it. Seems uncomfortable? Not at allno. You can't accidentally press it. For such cases, a special latch is provided. In order to perfume, you need to slightly turn the cap of the bottle.
Reviews on "Ultraviolet" (perfume for women)
Aroma in all reviews is characterized as fairly persistent, rich, sweet. To some, it seems a little heavy, more suitable for the evening than for every day. Some, on the contrary, emphasize that they use it without regard to the time of day and feel comfortable at the same time. However, all customers agree that this perfume is best used in the cold season.
Male scent
The popularity of women's perfume prompted the Fashion House to create a men's fragrance "Ultraviolet". Perfume was conceived as a paired version for women. However, single men also reacted to the novelty with interest.
Description of perfume
Aroma belongs to the oriental-woody family. He is very masculine, but at the same time romantic. This combination is achieved thanks to the unique pyramid "Ultraviolet" (spirits). At the very beginning, upon application to the skin, the eau de toilette opens with accords of blue mint and rare ambergris, giving an explosion of freshness and captivating cold notes. Manly vetiver and juicy palm leaf emerge in the heart. The base notes of green oakmoss add a touch of astringency, myrtle adds depth, and dates add oriental sweetness.
From Paco Raban "Ultraviolet" Perfume persistent, kept induring the day, great for autumn and winter.
Design
The packaging is in deep purple, just like the women's version of the water.
The bottle is laconic and strict, without pretentiousness and tackiness. Smooth streamlined shapes, futuristic combination of materials and colors will please even the most capricious representatives of the stronger sex. Silvery plastic blends harmoniously with transparent glass, the dark purple insert echoes the color of the liquid itself in the bottle. Complements the unusual lack of the usual lid. Instead, a built-in atomizer is used.
Reviews on men's fragrance
Men's "Ultraviolet" (perfume) pleased both men and women who love paired fragrances. There is a high water resistance at a relatively low price. Men find the fragrance sexy, but because of its sweetish note, it is more suitable for the evening. Not everyone will dare to use it every day.
Cost
Buying in perfumery and cosmetics stores is almost impossible "Ultraviolet" (perfume). The price in online stores averages from 2000 rubles for the smallest volume (50 ml), 80-100 ml will cost about 2500 rubles. It is rather difficult to judge the quality and originality of products without having the opportunity to compare.
Limited lines
Riding on the success of launching bestsellers several years apart The Paco Raban fashion house releasedlimited editions of your favorite fragrances. The main notes of the compositions remained unchanged, only new ingredients were added, such as pink grapefruit, raspberry or coral for the female versions of the limited editions, and citrus notes for the male ones.
The futuristic unusual style of the bottles remained unchanged, being a characteristic recognizable feature of the entire Ultraviolet (perfume) boutique. Spherical and rectangular in high-tech style, the streamlined shape only changed color, becoming summery bright in orange-green tones, then changing to deep ultramarine or turning into soft transparent shades.
Limited versions, unfortunately, were released only for a period of a year at most, and now they are impossible to find.
