Fragrance comparison

MTV Amplify vs Ultima

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

MTV Amplify

MTV Perfumes

3.4511 votes

Rank #63,700 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Ultima

Swiss Arabian

4.0014 votes

Rank #20,882 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ultima takes 4 of 5 categories.

MTV Amplify
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ultima
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

MTV Amplify1/5

Ultima4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ultima
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ultima
Sillage & projection: Ultima
Value for money: MTV Amplify
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

MTV AmplifyMTV Perfumes

UltimaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 65%

Category winnerUltimaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

64%Like

27%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUltima

SillageUltima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMTV AmplifyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

marine91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

amber56%

citrus100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match89%Very similar · both citrus, marine and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGrapefruitMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Bay LeafJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

AmberPatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmoss

Top

Sea NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineBay Leaf

Base

AmbergrisOakmossGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bay Leaf. Durations are only published for MTV Amplify, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night36

Spring75

Summer100

Fall63

Winter0

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 43%Work 26%Party 19%Date 12%

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerUltimaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MTV Amplify hits the senses with an immediate rush of crisp sea notes, tart grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange. You get a sharp, zesty burst that feels like cracking open a chilled soda right by the ocean shore. After twenty minutes, the initial citrus blast softens. A herbal touch of green bay leaf and delicate ja…

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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, MTV Amplify or Ultima?

Ultima takes 4 of 5 categories. MTV Amplify is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes; Ultima is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose MTV Amplify for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ultima for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MTV Amplify or Ultima?

They last about the same: Ultima 64/100, MTV Amplify 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, MTV Amplify or Ultima?

Ultima projects furthest (Ultima 61/100, MTV Amplify 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MTV Amplify and Ultima smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, marine and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bay Leaf.

Is MTV Amplify or Ultima better for summer or winter?

MTV Amplify suits daytime wear; Ultima suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MTV Amplify and Ultima?

MTV Amplify has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Amber, 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.