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Ultimate K.O. vs Tommy New York

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

Updated 22 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tommy New York takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Ultimate K.O.

    Choose it for a amber and caramel character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Tommy New York

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ultimate K.O.1/5
Tommy New York4/5
Ratings & consensus
Tommy New York
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ultimate K.O.
Sillage & projection
Tommy New York
Value for money
Tommy New York
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Tommy New York

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Ultimate K.O.UFC Perfumes
Tommy New YorkTommy Hilfiger
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.18/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%
3.45/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 16%Had 9%Want 74%
Category winnerTommy New YorkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
18%Love
9%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
64%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

27%Love
27%Like
27%Ok
0%Dislike
18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage41
♥ Love / hate30
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate61
Category winners

LongevityUltimate K.O.

SillageTommy New York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value28
¤ Price value61
Category winnerTommy New YorkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
caramel86%
lavender72%
woody58%
powdery44%
sweet30%
aromatic100%
woody91%
soft spicy83%
lavender74%
citrus65%
fresh spicy56%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LavenderCardamomOrange
Heart2-3 hrs
CaramelOrange BlossomSage
Base4-6 hrs
EvernylAmberCedarwood
Top
LavenderBergamotSage
Heart
Pink PepperCardamomelemiPatchouliCoriander
Base
VetiverCedarwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamom, Sage and Amber. Durations are only published for Ultimate K.O., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring20
Summer100
Fall20
Winter20
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter17
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men44
Unisex0
Women56
Casual 42%Date 24%Party 21%Work 12%
Men88
Unisex13
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2025

Reviews4

Overall rank#60,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTommy New YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ultimate K.O. by UFC Perfumes delivers an unexpected blast of confectionery warmth anchored by classic barbershop greenery. The initial spray hits hard with brisk French lavender and peppery green cardamom, sliced through by a quick flash of sweet orange peel. Give it three minutes. The sharp solvent lift evaporates f…

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Tommy New York starts with a clean, brisk blast of sharp bergamot and fresh sage, paired with a green, cooling lavender. As it sits on your skin, the initial crispness transitions into a dry, textured warmth. Spices like cardamom and pink pepper emerge, softened by a resinous touch of elemi and a light patchouli leaf …

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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, Ultimate K.O. or Tommy New York?

Tommy New York takes 4 of 5 categories. Ultimate K.O. is rated 2.18/5 from 11 votes; Tommy New York is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Ultimate K.O. for a amber and caramel character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tommy New York for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ultimate K.O. or Tommy New York?

They last about the same: Ultimate K.O. 49/100, Tommy New York 48/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ultimate K.O. or Tommy New York?

Tommy New York projects furthest (Tommy New York 50/100, Ultimate K.O. 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ultimate K.O. and Tommy New York smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamom, Sage and Amber.

Is Ultimate K.O. or Tommy New York better for summer or winter?

Ultimate K.O. suits daytime wear; Tommy New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ultimate K.O. and Tommy New York?

Ultimate K.O. has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Caramel, Orange Blossom and Sage, a base of Evernyl, Amber and Cedarwood. Tommy New York has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, elemi and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Cedarwood and Amber.

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