Fragrance comparison

Ultima II vs Mr Vetivert

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ultima II

Charles Revson

4.4821 votes

Rank #47,014 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Mr Vetivert

The Perfumer's Story by Azzi

3.8010 votes

Rank #57,201 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mr Vetivert
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Ultima II3/5

Mr Vetivert2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ultima II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mr Vetivert
Sillage & projection: Mr Vetivert
Value for money: Ultima II
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

Ultima IICharles Revson

Mr VetivertThe Perfumer's Story by Azzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 37%Want 40%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 63%

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

50%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMr Vetivert

SillageMr Vetivert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value38

Category winnerUltima IIBest 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%

oud30%

Scent match52%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

CypressLaurelsViolet Leaf

Heart

VetiverSequoiaClary Sage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CastoreumMusk

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Violet Leaf 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

Spring40

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,201

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUltima IIHigher 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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Mr Vetivert is a dry, green fragrance that leans heavily on forest notes and clean earth. It bypasses modern sugary trends, offering a crisp mix of cypress and clary sage over a quiet, smoky base of vetiver and black oud. It is built for daylight hours in temperate spring or autumn weather.

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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 Mr Vetivert?

Ultima II takes 3 of 5 categories. Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes; Mr Vetivert is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mr Vetivert for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ultima II or Mr Vetivert?

Mr Vetivert lasts longest (Mr Vetivert 67/100, Ultima II 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ultima II or Mr Vetivert?

Mr Vetivert projects furthest (Mr Vetivert 63/100, Ultima II 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ultima II and Mr Vetivert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Laurels.

Is Ultima II or Mr Vetivert better for summer or winter?

Ultima II suits daytime wear; Mr Vetivert suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ultima II and Mr Vetivert?

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. Mr Vetivert has top notes of Cypress, Laurels and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Vetiver, Sequoia and Clary Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Castoreum and Musk.