Fragrance comparison

Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction vs Ultima II

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

3 wins

Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction

Kenneth Cole

4.11136 votes

Rank #29,934 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Ultima II

Charles Revson

4.4821 votes

Rank #47,014 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction3/5

Ultima II2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Connected Kenneth Cole ReactionKenneth Cole

Ultima IICharles Revson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 64%Had 36%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

37%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

136 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityConnected Kenneth Cole Reaction

SillageUltima II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value56

Category winnerConnected Kenneth Cole ReactionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

tropical61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PersimmonMandarin OrangeRed AppleMangosteenViolet Leaf

Heart

Amalfi LemonCardamomClary SageResin

Base

oak mossMahoganyDriftwoodTobacco

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageViolet LeafMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLaurels

Base5-7 hrs

Woody NotesPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall49

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex17

Women4

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#29,934

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerConnected Kenneth Cole ReactionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction hits skin with a bright splash of persimmon, red apple, and mangosteen. Rodrigo Flores-Roux crafts a fruity opening that avoids syrupy gourmand territory by pairing sweet orchard notes with crisp mandarin orange and green violet leaf. As the initial juice settles, Amalfi lemon and herba…

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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, Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction or Ultima II?

Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction takes 3 of 5 categories. Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction is rated 4.11/5 from 136 votes; Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes. Choose Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction or Ultima II?

They last about the same: Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction 61/100, Ultima II 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction or Ultima II?

Ultima II projects furthest (Ultima II 59/100, Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction and Ultima II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Clary Sage.

Is Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction or Ultima II better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction and Ultima II?

Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction has top notes of Persimmon, Mandarin Orange, Red Apple and Mangosteen, heart notes of Amalfi Lemon, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Resin, a base of oak moss, Mahogany, Driftwood and Tobacco. 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.