Purple Haze
 Mar 1st, 2007
(Sep 29th, 2007)
Advantages:
Long lasting , fabulous fragrance , suits a variety of ages , great colour
Disadvantages:
Not cheap , nor a classic , may be heavy for some
Recommendable:
Yes
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  grafter123
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Please Note:- The one I bought is shown in the photo to the left and at the front BACKGROUND
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I first smelt this perfume on a female colleague at work. She is young and always looks incredibly well turned out, smelling beautifully no matter what. She drifted past me and I caught a whiff of this fabulous fragrance . It was a little overpowering, and definitely not subtle, but I still loved it. When I enquired she told me it was Ultraviolet by Paco Rabanne. She said it smelled strong as she had just applied it and liked to spray plenty on.
That summer , every time I worked with her , I would think 'I must get some of that perfume' and so, eventually, I did.
ULTRAVIOLET EAU DE PARFUM
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Eventually I bought a large Eau de Parfum, when it was reduced in a Debenham's sale. I paid £24.95 and it was worth every penny .
What I got was a round bottle of the perfume. It's clear glass at the bottom half, then there is a sort of clear , rubber seal in the middle and a silver top . It looks very classy but is a pain to place on a surface . The round bottom means it just tips a bit, rolling around and won't sit flat. Also I can't take it out with me for a top up because it is not really handbag friendly. Well not for my smaller daytime handbags. I think you can buy a few different sizes and variations of this Ultraviolet, so the next time I buy any I shall look for one that's handbag size . As it's a lasting fragrance I find I only wear a small amount at a time . Because of this it has been good value. Also because of this I haven't had to re-purchase yet.
The silver top has a spray hole to the side with the logo Ultraviolet near it . You press his silver top down and the Ultraviolet sprays sidewards out of the hole. The perfume you get is rich purple in colour and quite heavy. For me it is a perfume I wear more for an occasion or going out on an evening . I only occasionally wear it for work.
I find it very difficult to describe perfumes but I would say this is probably aimed at the younger market . However as this doesn't include me, a 55 year old, it must have mixed appeal.I have copied the description below for you guys:-
'Launched by the design house of Paco Rabanne in 2000, ULTRAVIOLET perfume is classified as a refreshing, oriental, floral perfume. This feminine scent possesses a blend of an exotic and modern oriental with lower notes of vanilla and amber. Ultraviolet perfume is recommended for office wear'.
Personally I still feel it is a bit heavy for work, but to each his own. I find I cannot smell the vanilla but I agree it definitely has a oriental flavour to it. It smells as if it's floral based but it's definitely not flowery. To me it is a warm, musky sort of perfume. There is a range of products available for men or women in Paco Rabanne's Ultraviolet. They are not the cheapest range around but they are good value and the product is good. It causes no sensitivity on my skin at all .
RECOMMENDATION
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * If I had to find the adjectives to describe Ultraviolet I would say it's sensuous, sexy, warm, in your face,heady , vibrant,youthful and floral. If you've not tried Ultraviolet yet get a squirt next time you pass the perfume counter . You may not like it or like me you may love it. I would say now it's my signature perfume. From me that's one Hell of a recommendation .
Thanks for reading
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29.04.2009 14:51
nice review...:)
09.04.2008 16:51
it can be a bit strong but i still really like it
14.03.2007 22:12
I haven't tried this one yet....My favourite at moment is hugo pure purple! x