Fragrance comparison

Ultima vs Vivat

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ultima

Swiss Arabian

4.0014 votes

Rank #21,847 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

80%scent match

Very similar

Vivat

Dilís Parfum

4.006 votes

Rank #61,452 WoodyMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ultima takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Ultima3/4

Vivat1/4

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

UltimaSwiss Arabian

VivatDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 31%Had 31%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity36

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUltima

SillageUltima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVivatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match80%Very similar · both marine, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineBay Leaf

Base

AmbergrisOakmossGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

Sea NotesGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart30 to 45 minutes

Bay LeafJasmine

Base45 to 60 minutes

Guaiac WoodPatchouliAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Vivat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall63

Winter0

Day100

Night40

Spring60

Summer100

Fall80

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#61,452

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUltimaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Vivat by Dilís Parfum delivers an energetic woody aquatic profile that opens with a splash of salty sea notes, tart grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange. As the bright citrus surge settles, an aromatic core of herbal bay leaf and delicate jasmine adds clean structure without becoming overly sweet. The base grounds th…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Michalsky Berlin Fame For MenMichael MichalskyWINNER vs

Sport RacingJacques BattiniRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Versailles ShotgunVersaillesRUNNER-UP vs

Black AvaritiaMemoize LondonWINNER

1 person compared this today

Dans Ma Bulle Eau de ToiletteCarvenWINNER vs

NefertariAtelier Segall & BaruttiRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Cassilia BlackPacomaRUNNER-UP vs

Celestial FlowerThe Dua BrandWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ultima or Vivat?

Ultima takes 3 of 4 categories. Ultima is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Vivat is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Ultima for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vivat for a woody and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ultima or Vivat?

Ultima lasts longest (Ultima 64/100, Vivat 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ultima or Vivat?

Ultima projects furthest (Ultima 61/100, Vivat 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ultima and Vivat smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Jasmine.

Is Ultima or Vivat better for summer or winter?

Ultima suits daytime wear; Vivat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ultima and Vivat?

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. Vivat has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Amber and Oakmoss.