Red CurrantOpens with
MarshmallowHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Rabanne · Sold as feminine
Ultrared
The kitchen in early morning, where the scent of fresh berries and warm spices blend as sunlight streams through the windows.
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UltraredMid-range · $40–100
45%Similar accords, often for lessBare Vanilla Candied · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares strawberry, marshmallow and vanilla8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008 by Rabanne and crafted by perfumer Marie Salamagne, Ultrared is a Floral Fruity fragrance that balances the sweetness of red currant and strawberry with the warmth of vanilla and cedar. The composition opens with fresh red currant and juicy strawberry, giving way to marshmallow and licorice for a soft, spicy contrast. Star anise adds an unexpected depth, while jasmine infuses the heart with floral notes before settling into a powdery base of vanilla and cedar.
Ultrared’s top notes are fleeting — red currant and strawberry dissipate quickly. Apply two sprays to ensure that the powdery base of vanilla and cedar has time to emerge. This fragrance is best suited for daytime wear, where its fresh and fruity character can shine.
Fig. 01 — Ultrared, Rabanne
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Marie Salamagne
Florals reimaginedMarie Salamagne is a perfumer at Firmenich whose name has become synonymous with some of the most talked-about fragrances of the past decade.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 22%, disliked or hated by 14%.