Fragrance comparison

Ultima II vs Viola Woman

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ultima II

Charles Revson

4.4821 votes

Rank #47,014 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Viola Woman

Kappa

3.8520 votes

Rank #22,592 GreenCitrus

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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Viola Woman
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ultima II3/5

Viola Woman2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ultima IICharles Revson

Viola WomanKappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 37%Want 40%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 46%Had 31%Want 23%

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

10%Love

75%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityUltima II

SillageUltima II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value83

Category winnerViola WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

green100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

ozonic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, 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

Amalfi LemonGalbanumViolet LeafGreen NotesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Black CurrantPeachJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberPatchouliMusk

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

Spring89

Summer100

Fall33

Winter11

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%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerViola WomanHigher 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…

Reviews →

Kappa Viola Woman delivers a crisp, green punch that immediately commands attention in warm weather. Sparkling bergamot and sharp amalfi lemon cut through the air, resting on a base of clean musk and earthy patchouli. It is a light, energetic option for women who want a clean, daily scent for running errands or casual…

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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 Viola Woman?

Ultima II takes 3 of 5 categories. Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes; Viola Woman is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Viola Woman for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ultima II or Viola Woman?

Ultima II lasts longest (Ultima II 60/100, Viola Woman 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ultima II or Viola Woman?

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

Do Ultima II and Viola Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Ultima II or Viola Woman better for summer or winter?

Ultima II suits daytime wear; Viola Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ultima II and Viola Woman?

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. Viola Woman has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Galbanum, Violet Leaf and Green Notes, heart notes of Black Currant, Peach, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Musk.