Fragrance comparison

Madly Ultima II vs Aroma Borealis

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Madly Ultima II

Charles Revson

3.3611 votes

Rank #57,631 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Aroma Borealis

Scents of Man

4.2914 votes

Rank #42,506 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aroma Borealis takes 3 of 5 categories.

Madly Ultima II
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aroma Borealis
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Madly Ultima II2/5

Aroma Borealis3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Madly Ultima IICharles Revson

Aroma BorealisScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 39%Had 34%Want 27%

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

Category winnerAroma BorealisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

50%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMadly Ultima II

SillageMadly Ultima II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value79

Category winnerAroma BorealisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus86%

white floral72%

animalic58%

powdery44%

soft spicy30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

rose77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberMandarin OrangeLilyViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineRose de MaiDamask RoseLilyVioletTea

Base

PlumLeatherSandalwoodMuskTuberoseAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesAmber, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Violet. Durations are only published for Madly Ultima II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 31%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 18%

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#42,506

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAroma BorealisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Madly Ultima II lands with a bracing splash of mandarin orange and vintage alcohol sharpness. Do not panic. Give it three minutes. The harsh solvent lift quickly burns away to reveal a lush white lily backed by soft, powdery violet petals. Warm resinous amber anchors the base, lending warmth and a subtle animalic hum …

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Aroma Borealis by Scents of Man plays with shifting textures. It begins with sharp, bright citrus and transitions into a lush floral bouquet, anchored by a deep base of leather and plum. This fragrance offers a complex, shifting experience on the skin, suited for those who appreciate a scent that changes character thr…

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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, Madly Ultima II or Aroma Borealis?

Aroma Borealis takes 3 of 5 categories. Madly Ultima II is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; Aroma Borealis is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes. Choose Madly Ultima II for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aroma Borealis for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madly Ultima II or Aroma Borealis?

Madly Ultima II lasts longest (Madly Ultima II 70/100, Aroma Borealis 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madly Ultima II or Aroma Borealis?

Madly Ultima II projects furthest (Madly Ultima II 66/100, Aroma Borealis 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madly Ultima II and Aroma Borealis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Amber, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Violet.

Is Madly Ultima II or Aroma Borealis better for summer or winter?

Madly Ultima II suits evening wear; Aroma Borealis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madly Ultima II and Aroma Borealis?

Madly Ultima II features Amber, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Violet. Aroma Borealis has top notes of Rose, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose de Mai, Damask Rose and Lily, a base of Plum, Leather, Sandalwood and Musk.