Fragrance comparison

Ultima II vs Debonair

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Ultima II

Charles Revson

4.4821 votes

Rank #47,014 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Debonair

Swiss Arabian

4.002 votes

Rank #41,858 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Debonair takes 3 of 3 categories.

Ultima II
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Debonair
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Ultima II0/3

Debonair3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ultima IICharles Revson

DebonairSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 37%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 11%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDebonair

SillageDebonair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

soft spicy53%

herbal42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

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

CorianderLemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

GingerTarragonClary SageViolet Leaf

Base

OakmossAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDebonairHigher 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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Debonair by Swiss Arabian is a crisp, aromatic scent that balances bright citrus top notes with a grounding woody base. It opens with zesty lemon and bergamot, leading into a heart of ginger and sage. This fragrance works well for office wear in the spring or summer months, offering a clean, approachable profile for m…

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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 Debonair?

Debonair takes 3 of 3 categories. Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes; Debonair is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Debonair for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Ultima II or Debonair?

Debonair lasts longest (Debonair 63/100, Ultima II 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ultima II or Debonair?

Debonair projects furthest (Debonair 70/100, Ultima II 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ultima II and Debonair smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Ultima II or Debonair better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ultima II and Debonair?

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. Debonair has top notes of Coriander, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Tarragon, Clary Sage and Violet Leaf, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Sandalwood.