Fragrance comparison

Eau de Caron vs Ultima II

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

Eau de Caron

Caron

4.2480 votes

Rank #12,814 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 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 4 of 5 categories.

Eau de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Ultima II
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau de Caron1/5

Ultima II4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CaronCaron

Ultima IICharles Revson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 40%

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

55%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

6%Hate

80 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityUltima II

SillageUltima II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value56

Category winnerUltima IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotClary SageAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

ThymeCarnationCedarJasmineOrange BlossomOrchid

Base

OakmossLeatherBenzoinMyrrhPatchouliVanillaAmber

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageViolet LeafMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLaurels

Base5-7 hrs

Woody NotesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ultima II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer63

Fall100

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women62

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#12,814

PerfumerGerard Lefort

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de CaronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Caron opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and basil before shifting into a dark, smoky heart. Thyme, clary sage, and oakmoss create an herbal chypre texture that settles into amber, myrrh, and leather. It offers a vintage alternative to modern sweet colognes.

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Eau de Caron or Ultima II?

Ultima II takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau de Caron is rated 4.24/5 from 80 votes; Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes. Choose Eau de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. 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, Eau de Caron or Ultima II?

Ultima II lasts longest (Ultima II 60/100, Eau de Caron 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Caron or Ultima II?

Projection is very close: Ultima II 59/100, Eau de Caron 58/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Caron and Ultima II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Eau de Caron or Ultima II better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau de Caron and Ultima II?

Eau de Caron has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Aldehydes, heart notes of Thyme, Carnation, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Benzoin and Myrrh. 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.