Fragrance comparison

Ultima II vs Eau de Caron

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ultima II

Charles Revson

4.4821 votes

Rank #47,014 AromaticWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Caron

Caron

4.2480 votes

Rank #12,814 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ultima II takes 4 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.
Eau de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Ultima II4/5

Eau de Caron1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ultima IICharles Revson

Eau de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 37%Want 40%

4.24/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 40%

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

31%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

6%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityUltima II

SillageUltima II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value45

Category winnerUltima IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

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

LemonBergamotClary SageAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

ThymeCarnationCedarJasmineOrange BlossomOrchid

Base

OakmossLeatherBenzoinMyrrhPatchouliVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine. 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

Spring91

Summer63

Fall100

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men0

Unisex38

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,814

PerfumerGerard Lefort

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEau de CaronHigher 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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Eau de Caron opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and basil before shifting into a dark, smoky heart. Thyme, clary sage, and oakmoss create an herbal chypre texture that settles into amber, myrrh, and leather. It offers a vintage alternative to modern sweet colognes.

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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 Eau de Caron?

Ultima II takes 4 of 5 categories. Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes; Eau de Caron is rated 4.24/5 from 80 votes. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Ultima II or Eau de Caron?

Ultima II lasts longest (Ultima II 60/100, Eau de Caron 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ultima II or Eau de Caron?

Projection is very close: Ultima II 59/100, Eau de Caron 58/100 for sillage.

Do Ultima II and Eau de Caron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Ultima II or Eau de Caron better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ultima II and Eau de Caron?

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. Eau de Caron has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Aldehydes, heart notes of Thyme, Carnation, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Benzoin and Myrrh.