Fragrance comparison

Ultima II vs Summer Bliss For Him

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

Ultima II

Charles Revson

4.4821 votes

Rank #47,014 AromaticWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Summer Bliss For Him

Mexx

3.8579 votes

Rank #11,962 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Bliss For Him takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ultima II
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Summer Bliss For Him
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ultima II2/5

Summer Bliss For Him3/5

Ratings & consensus: Ultima II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer Bliss For Him
Sillage & projection: Ultima II
Value for money: Summer Bliss For Him
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer Bliss For Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ultima IICharles Revson

Summer Bliss For HimMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 37%Want 40%

3.85/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 77%Had 15%Want 8%

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

26%Love

54%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySummer Bliss For Him

SillageUltima II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value80

Category winnerSummer Bliss For HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Mandarin OrangeNutmegBasil

Heart

Violet LeafClary SageGeraniumLavender

Base

CinnamonPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

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

Spring69

Summer100

Fall35

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,962

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSummer Bliss For HimHigher 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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Mexx Summer Bliss For Him is a fresh spicy summer scent with mandarin, basil and aromatic herbs over a dry woody base. It opens bright and green, then settles into lavender, violet leaf and clary sage with a soft touch of cinnamon. It reads easy, clean and masculine, with moderate projection and generally moderate lon…

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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 Summer Bliss For Him?

Summer Bliss For Him takes 3 of 5 categories. Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes; Summer Bliss For Him is rated 3.85/5 from 79 votes. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Summer Bliss For Him for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ultima II or Summer Bliss For Him?

Summer Bliss For Him lasts longest (Summer Bliss For Him 63/100, Ultima II 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ultima II or Summer Bliss For Him?

Ultima II projects furthest (Ultima II 59/100, Summer Bliss For Him 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ultima II and Summer Bliss For Him smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli.

Is Ultima II or Summer Bliss For Him better for summer or winter?

Ultima II suits daytime wear; Summer Bliss For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ultima II and Summer Bliss For Him?

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. Summer Bliss For Him has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Basil, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cinnamon, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.