Fragrance comparison

Tattoo pour Homme vs Ultima II

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Tattoo pour Homme

Michel Germain · 2020

4.001 votes

Rank #62,067 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Ultima II

Charles Revson

4.4821 votes

Rank #47,014 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ultima II takes 2 of 3 categories.

Tattoo pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring.
Ultima II
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Tattoo pour Homme0/3

Ultima II2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tattoo pour HommeMichel Germain

Ultima IICharles Revson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 37%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageUltima II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafVervain

Heart

Clary SagePatchouliNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodLeatherAmber

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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#62,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUltima IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tattoo pour Homme opens crisp and green, with mandarin, violet leaf and vervain giving the scent a clean leafy snap. The heart turns herbal and lightly spicy through clary sage, patchouli and nutmeg. The dry-down is warmer and more masculine, built on sandalwood, leather and amber. It reads fresh, woody and leathery r…

Reviews →

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, Tattoo pour Homme or Ultima II?

Ultima II takes 2 of 3 categories. Tattoo pour Homme is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes. Choose Tattoo pour Homme for a woody and amber character. Best in spring. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tattoo pour Homme or Ultima II?

They last about the same: Tattoo pour Homme 60/100, Ultima II 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tattoo pour Homme or Ultima II?

Ultima II projects furthest (Ultima II 59/100, Tattoo pour Homme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tattoo pour Homme and Ultima II smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Clary Sage and Patchouli.

Is Tattoo pour Homme or Ultima II better for summer or winter?

Ultima II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tattoo pour Homme and Ultima II?

Tattoo pour Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Vervain, heart notes of Clary Sage, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Leather and Amber. 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.