Ultra

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With a modern-vintage vibe, Ultra depicts facets of the narcotic narcissus flower — from heady white floral notes spiked with piquant green to honied hay and softly spiced leather. The exceptional quality of rare French narcissus absolute simply shines on skin. From Hiram GreenTo me, the 1980s conjure up images of bold fashion with big shoulder pads, mullets, catchy synth music and neon-hued interiors. The decade had intense energy, confidence, and a relentless optimism that inspired me to create Ultra.At the heart of Ultra, the narcissus shines. Its rich and radiant character brings to life the vibrant spirit of the 1980s. At the same time, the flower’s name and its narcotic and intoxicating aroma also hint at something darker as they recall the Greek myth of Narcissus - a cautionary tale that was most likely lost on the hedonists of the decade… PerfumerHiram Green Notesneroli, ylang ylang, French narcissus absolute, jasmine, floral nectar, leather, hay, tobacco, labdanum resinoidFYIAbsolutes are generally extracted using synthetic solvents. However, the narcissus absolute in Ultra is extracted using a 100% bio-sourced and biodegradable solvent. This is the first of its kind. There are so far very few absolutes extracted using this method. In any case no solvent remains in the finished material.Narcissus absolute is very costly. The current price of the narcissus absolute used in Ultra is €15000/kg. Because of the high cost, it is not common for perfumes to contain real narcissus absolute. Show more