Fragrance comparison

Ultima II vs With Style

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ultima II

Charles Revson

4.4821 votes

Rank #47,014 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

With Style

Sergio Tacchini

3.7246 votes

Rank #32,643 AromaticWoody

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

Ultima II3/5

With Style2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ultima IICharles Revson

With StyleSergio Tacchini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 37%Want 40%

3.72/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 28%

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

5%Love

66%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityUltima II

SillageUltima II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWith StyleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Red AppleMandarin OrangeRosemary

Heart

Clary SageLavenderViolet Leaf

Base

AmberMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Violet Leaf and Mandarin Orange. 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

Summer83

Fall70

Winter9

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men80

Unisex13

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,643

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWith StyleHigher 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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With Style by Sergio Tacchini offers a crisp, woody-aromatic profile tailored for younger men. It opens with vibrant mandarin and red apple, transitioning into an herbal heart of clary sage and lavender. This clean, daily-wear scent is supported by a base of creamy sandalwood and amber, providing a subtle, approachabl…

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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 With Style?

Ultima II takes 3 of 5 categories. Ultima II is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes; With Style is rated 3.72/5 from 46 votes. Choose Ultima II for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose With Style for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ultima II or With Style?

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

Which projects more, Ultima II or With Style?

Ultima II projects furthest (Ultima II 59/100, With Style 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ultima II and With Style smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Mandarin Orange.

Is Ultima II or With Style better for summer or winter?

Ultima II suits daytime wear; With Style suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ultima II and With Style?

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. With Style has top notes of Red Apple, Mandarin Orange and Rosemary, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.