Fragrance comparison

Apollo vs Ultima II

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 29 Oct 2026 307 ratings analysed

Apollo

AXE

3.19286 votes

Rank #11,914 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ultima II

Charles Revson

4.4821 votes

Rank #47,014 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ultima II takes 3 of 5 categories.

Apollo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Ultima II
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Apollo2/5

Ultima II3/5

Ratings & consensus: Ultima II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ultima II
Sillage & projection: Ultima II
Value for money: Apollo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apollo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ApolloAXE

Ultima IICharles Revson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.19/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 37%Want 40%

Category winnerUltima IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

49%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

253 votes

48%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityUltima II

SillageUltima II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value56

Category winnerApolloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

amber77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

QuinceClary SageMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderViolet LeafIrisGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodMossCashmere WoodVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageViolet LeafMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLaurels

Base5-7 hrs

Woody NotesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Ultima II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer100

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Work 42%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,914

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApolloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apollo by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into fresh, herbaceous notes. It opens with a crisp hit of quince and sage before settling into a blend of lavender and violet leaf. This fragrance offers a clean, reliable profile suitable for daily wear, particularly in warmer weather or casual settings, providing a co…

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Ultima II by Charles Revson is a brisk green floral that immediately cuts through warm air with snapped violet leaf, bitter bergamot, and earthy clary sage. It was introduced in 1967 as a modern cosmetic companion for women seeking a sharper, more botanical alternative to heavy powdery bouquets. The fragrance opens wi…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Apollo or Ultima II?

Ultima II takes 3 of 5 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apollo or Ultima II?

Ultima II lasts longest (Ultima II 60/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apollo or Ultima II?

Ultima II projects furthest (Ultima II 59/100, Apollo 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apollo and Ultima II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf.

Is Apollo or Ultima II better for summer or winter?

Ultima II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apollo and Ultima II?

Apollo has top notes of Quince, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cashmere Wood. Ultima II has top notes of Clary Sage, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Laurels, a base of Woody Notes and Patchouli.