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Ultima II vs Undisputed

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

Updated 23 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ultima II takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Ultima II

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Undisputed

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Ultima II2/4
Undisputed1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Undisputed
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
UndisputedTru Western
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.48/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 22%Had 37%Want 40%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageUndisputed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value50
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%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
woody69%
lavender61%
Scent match62%Closely related · 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
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Clary SageLavenderViolet LeafNutmeg
Base
Woody NotesTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. 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

No season votes yet

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#55,061

PerfumerNot listed

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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Undisputed by Tru Western opens with bright bergamot and crisp mandarin orange, offering an immediate hit of citrus freshness. As the top notes settle, clary sage and lavender bring an herbal, clean structure to the heart, supported by green violet leaf and soft nutmeg spice. The dry-down relies on smooth woody notes,…

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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 Undisputed?

Ultima II takes 2 of 4 categories. Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes; Undisputed is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Undisputed for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Ultima II or Undisputed?

They last about the same: Ultima II 60/100, Undisputed 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ultima II or Undisputed?

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

Do Ultima II and Undisputed smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Ultima II or Undisputed better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ultima II and Undisputed?

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. Undisputed has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender, Violet Leaf and Nutmeg, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Amber.

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