Fragrance comparison

Ultima II vs Black Oudh

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ultima II

Charles Revson

4.4821 votes

Rank #47,014 AromaticWoody

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Black Oudh

Reiss

4.3622 votes

Rank #17,722 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ultima II takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ultima II
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Oudh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ultima II3/5

Black Oudh1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ultima IICharles Revson

Black OudhReiss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 37%Want 40%

4.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%

Category winnerUltima IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

55%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityUltima II

SillageUltima II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

earthy48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageViolet LeafMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLaurels

Base5-7 hrs

Woody NotesPatchouli

Top

LaurelsClary SageElemi resin

Heart

CypressViolet LeafJasmine

Base

SequoiaVetiverCashmere MuskAgarwood (Oud)Amber

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Laurels. Durations are only published for Ultima II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring54

Summer23

Fall85

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Work 42%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,722

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBlack OudhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Black Oudh by Reiss wears like a dark, natural woods and vetiver scent with a brisk aromatic start. Think laurel, clary sage and elemi up top, then cypress and green violet leaf over a dry, earthy base of vetiver, woods, amber and soft musk. Despite the name, many wearers find the oud effect subtle, more “forest floor…

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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, Ultima II or Black Oudh?

Ultima II takes 3 of 5 categories. Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes; Black Oudh is rated 4.36/5 from 22 votes. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Oudh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ultima II or Black Oudh?

Ultima II lasts longest (Ultima II 60/100, Black Oudh 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ultima II or Black Oudh?

Ultima II projects furthest (Ultima II 59/100, Black Oudh 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ultima II and Black Oudh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Laurels.

Is Ultima II or Black Oudh better for summer or winter?

Ultima II suits daytime wear; Black Oudh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ultima II and Black Oudh?

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. Black Oudh has top notes of Laurels, Clary Sage and Elemi resin, heart notes of Cypress, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Sequoia, Vetiver, Cashmere Musk and Agarwood (Oud).