Fragrance comparison

Ultima II vs Trussardi Skin

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,174 ratings analysed

Ultima II

Charles Revson

4.4821 votes

Rank #47,014 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Trussardi Skin

Trussardi

4.151,153 votes

Rank #25,259 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Ultima II
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Trussardi Skin
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ultima II2/5

Trussardi Skin2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ultima IICharles Revson

Trussardi SkinTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 37%Want 40%

4.15/ 5 · 1,153 votes

Have 34%Had 66%Want 0%

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

42%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,153 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTrussardi Skin

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value44

Category winnerUltima IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

ozonic77%

musky69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and ozonic

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 LeafApplePink PepperBergamotMandarin OrangeLemonPeach

Heart

Brazilian RosewoodJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskCedarOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

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%

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,259

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTrussardi SkinHigher 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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Trussardi Skin opens with a sharp burst of violet leaf, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot. Created by Anne Flipo in 2002, this modern floral chypre shifts quickly into a sheer heart of lily of the valley and jasmine before settling on a dry cedar, oakmoss, and clean musk foundation. The overall texture stays cri…

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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 Trussardi Skin?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes; Trussardi Skin is rated 4.15/5 from 1,153 votes. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Trussardi Skin for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ultima II or Trussardi Skin?

Trussardi Skin lasts longest (Trussardi Skin 64/100, Ultima II 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ultima II or Trussardi Skin?

Projection is very close: Ultima II 59/100, Trussardi Skin 59/100 for sillage.

Do Ultima II and Trussardi Skin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Ultima II or Trussardi Skin better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ultima II and Trussardi Skin?

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. Trussardi Skin has top notes of Violet Leaf, Apple, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Patchouli.