Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 11 vs Ultima

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 11

Parfums Constantine

3.673 votes

Rank #63,884 AmberWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

Ultima

Swiss Arabian

4.0014 votes

Rank #20,606 CitrusMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gentleman N. 11
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ultima
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gentleman N. 112/4

Ultima2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman N. 11
Sillage & projection: Ultima
Value for money: Gentleman N. 11
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ultima

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 11Parfums Constantine

UltimaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

43%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 11

SillageUltima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value61

Category winnerGentleman N. 11Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

marine84%

animalic77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both marine, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea waterGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisPatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmoss

Top

Sea NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineBay Leaf

Base

AmbergrisOakmossGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Bay Leaf. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring75

Summer100

Fall63

Winter0

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 29%Party 18%Date 15%

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerUltimaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening hits with tart grapefruit, zesty mandarin, and a sharp blast of cold sea water. That initial alcohol rush settles down fast. Within five minutes, herbaceous bay leaf and light jasmine soften the ocean spray. It feels brisk and modern. As the hours tick by, a mineral ambergris accord anchors the base alongs…

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Ultima by Swiss Arabian is a dynamic woody aromatic scent for active men. It blends crisp grapefruit and sea notes with a grounded base of oakmoss and guaiac wood. This versatile profile shines during spring mornings or casual summer days when you need a reliable, fresh, and slightly salty energy boost that lingers st…

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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, Gentleman N. 11 or Ultima?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gentleman N. 11 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Ultima is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 11 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ultima for a citrus and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 11 or Ultima?

Gentleman N. 11 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 11 80/100, Ultima 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 11 or Ultima?

Ultima projects furthest (Ultima 61/100, Gentleman N. 11 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 11 and Ultima smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Bay Leaf.

Is Gentleman N. 11 or Ultima better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 11 suits daytime wear; Ultima suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 11 and Ultima?

Gentleman N. 11 has top notes of Sea water, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss. Ultima has top notes of Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Ambergris, Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.