Fragrance comparison

Ultima II vs Royal Blue

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

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Blue

Brooksfield

4.6010 votes

Rank #33,136 OzonicAquatic

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Royal Blue
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ultima II3/5

Royal Blue2/5

Ratings & consensus: Royal Blue
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: Royal Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ultima IICharles Revson

Royal BlueBrooksfield

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 37%Want 40%

4.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 31%Want 44%

Category winnerRoyal BlueRating 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

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityUltima II

SillageUltima II

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%

ozonic100%

aquatic86%

aromatic72%

citrus58%

green44%

soft spicy30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, ozonic 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

Violet LeafLemonGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

Clary SageChamomileLavenderJasmine

Base

CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRoyal BlueHigher 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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Brooksfield Royal Blue brings a clean, classic vibe from the late nineties. It mixes sharp citrus with green leaves and a clean clary sage heart, settling into a dry oakmoss base. It fits a man who wants an easy, clean daily scent for casual spring mornings and office wear.

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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 Royal Blue?

Ultima II takes 3 of 5 categories. Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes; Royal Blue is rated 4.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Royal Blue for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ultima II or Royal Blue?

Ultima II lasts longest (Ultima II 60/100, Royal Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ultima II or Royal Blue?

Ultima II projects furthest (Ultima II 59/100, Royal Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ultima II and Royal Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, ozonic and citrus accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Ultima II or Royal Blue better for summer or winter?

Ultima II suits daytime wear; Royal Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ultima II and Royal Blue?

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. Royal Blue has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Chamomile, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.