Fragrance comparison

Summer Bliss For Him vs Ultima II

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

3 wins

Summer Bliss For Him

Mexx

3.8579 votes

Rank #11,962 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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57%scent match

Closely related

Ultima II

Charles Revson

4.4821 votes

Rank #47,014 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Bliss For Him takes 3 of 5 categories.

Summer Bliss For Him
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ultima II
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Summer Bliss For Him3/5

Ultima II2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ultima II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer Bliss For Him
Sillage & projection: Ultima II
Value for money: Summer Bliss For Him
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer Bliss For Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Summer Bliss For HimMexx

Ultima IICharles Revson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 77%Had 15%Want 8%

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

26%Love

54%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

39 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevitySummer Bliss For Him

SillageUltima II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSummer Bliss For HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeNutmegBasil

Heart

Violet LeafClary SageGeraniumLavender

Base

CinnamonPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageViolet LeafMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLaurels

Base5-7 hrs

Woody NotesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Clary Sage and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ultima II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer100

Fall35

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

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#11,962

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummer Bliss For HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mexx Summer Bliss For Him is a fresh spicy summer scent with mandarin, basil and aromatic herbs over a dry woody base. It opens bright and green, then settles into lavender, violet leaf and clary sage with a soft touch of cinnamon. It reads easy, clean and masculine, with moderate projection and generally moderate lon…

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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…

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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, Summer Bliss For Him or Ultima II?

Summer Bliss For Him takes 3 of 5 categories. Summer Bliss For Him is rated 3.85/5 from 79 votes; Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes. Choose Summer Bliss For Him for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Summer Bliss For Him or Ultima II?

Summer Bliss For Him lasts longest (Summer Bliss For Him 63/100, Ultima II 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer Bliss For Him or Ultima II?

Ultima II projects furthest (Ultima II 59/100, Summer Bliss For Him 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer Bliss For Him and Ultima II smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Clary Sage and Patchouli.

Is Summer Bliss For Him or Ultima II better for summer or winter?

Summer Bliss For Him suits daytime wear; Ultima II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer Bliss For Him and Ultima II?

Summer Bliss For Him has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Basil, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cinnamon, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. 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.