Fragrance comparison

Prime Esmerald vs Ultima

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Prime Esmerald

LELAS

3.504 votes

Rank #57,397 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

Ultima

Swiss Arabian

4.0014 votes

Rank #20,448 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prime Esmerald takes 3 of 4 categories.

Prime Esmerald
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ultima
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Prime Esmerald3/4

Ultima1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prime Esmerald
Sillage & projection: Prime Esmerald
Value for money: Prime Esmerald
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

Prime EsmeraldLELAS

UltimaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPrime Esmerald

SillagePrime Esmerald

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value61

Category winnerPrime EsmeraldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

marine83%

aromatic74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

citrus100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both citrus, marine and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber

Top

Sea NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineBay Leaf

Base

AmbergrisOakmossGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Bay Leaf. Durations are only published for Prime Esmerald, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Spring75

Summer100

Fall63

Winter0

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Party 19%Date 16%

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#20,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerUltimaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prime Esmerald opens with a brisk, sharp blast of sea notes, zesty grapefruit, and tart tangerine. It grabs attention immediately. The salty aquatic rush feels crisp and invigorating on warm skin, though the first two minutes carry a distinct alcohol lift before the oils settle. As the citrus sparkle eases, herbal bay…

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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, Prime Esmerald or Ultima?

Prime Esmerald takes 3 of 4 categories. Prime Esmerald is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Ultima is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Prime Esmerald for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ultima for a citrus and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prime Esmerald or Ultima?

Prime Esmerald lasts longest (Prime Esmerald 93/100, Ultima 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prime Esmerald or Ultima?

Prime Esmerald projects furthest (Prime Esmerald 92/100, Ultima 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prime Esmerald and Ultima smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, marine and woody accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Bay Leaf.

Is Prime Esmerald or Ultima better for summer or winter?

Prime Esmerald suits daytime wear; Ultima suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prime Esmerald and Ultima?

Prime Esmerald has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber. 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.