What is the best alternative to Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?

Afnan 9PM is the closest match of the 7 we track, at an estimated 80% similarity and a price tier below. The rest of the list ranks the others by similarity, flagging what each keeps and what it loses.

Can an alternative smell exactly like Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?

No. Materials and concentrations differ, and something always gives: usually depth in the drydown or naturalness in the opening. That is why we publish a similarity percentage instead of promising a perfect clone; the closest match sits around 80%.

How is the similarity percentage calculated?

We cross the accords and notes of each pair of fragrances with our own similarity model, and when our editors have evaluated the pair in depth, their verdict is the number you see. The full methodology is linked at the bottom of the list.

Cheaper alternatives

Cheaper alternatives to Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male

More affordable options that smell similar, with what you gain and lose in each.

The profile of Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male rests on sweet, aromatic and spicy: that is the first thing any substitute has to nail, and the first thing we check in every candidate.

Of the 7 cheaper options we track, the closest match is Afnan 9PM, at an estimated 80% similarity. No replica is a carbon copy, so for each one we flag what it keeps and what it loses next to the original.

Best alternative

Afnan 9PM

About 80% similar.

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AfnanBudget
9PM
80%Our verdict
Keeps Sweet. Loses Cedar. Δ score: -0.3
The real difference:Apple and cinnamon where the original puts candied pear and lavender; the opening is more candied, less barbershop.
LattafaBudget
Khamrah Full review →
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Amberwood. Δ score: -0.1
Al HaramainBudget
Amber Oud Gold Edition Full review →
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Δ score: -0.1
LattafaBudget
Asad Full review →
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Spicy. Loses Amberwood. Δ score: -0.2
LattafaBudget
Khamrah Qahwa
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Amberwood. Δ score: -0.2
LattafaBudget
Yara Full review →
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Amberwood. Δ score: -0.5
ArmafBudget
Odyssey Mandarin Sky
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Vanilla. Δ score: -0.4

Same-tier alternatives

Giorgio ArmaniDesigner
Stronger With You Intensely Full review →
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Cedar. Δ score: 0.0
DiorDesigner
Sauvage Elixir Full review →
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Vanilla. Δ score: +1.0
DiorDesigner
Sauvage
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Amberwood. Δ score: +0.6
VersaceDesigner
Eros
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Amberwood. Δ score: -0.2
DiorDesigner
Sauvage Full review →
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Aromatic. Loses Vanilla. Δ score: +0.4

Quick questions

What is the best alternative to Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?: Afnan 9PM is the closest match of the 7 we track, at an estimated 80% similarity and a price tier below. The rest of the list ranks the others by similarity, flagging what each keeps and what it loses.
Can an alternative smell exactly like Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?: No. Materials and concentrations differ, and something always gives: usually depth in the drydown or naturalness in the opening. That is why we publish a similarity percentage instead of promising a perfect clone; the closest match sits around 80%.
How is the similarity percentage calculated?: We cross the accords and notes of each pair of fragrances with our own similarity model, and when our editors have evaluated the pair in depth, their verdict is the number you see. The full methodology is linked at the bottom of the list.

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