Fragrance comparison

Victoire vs Ultima

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Victoire

Elode

4.001 votes

Rank #69,324 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Ultima

Swiss Arabian

4.0014 votes

Rank #22,451 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ultima takes 3 of 4 categories.

Victoire
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ultima
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Victoire1/4

Ultima3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VictoireElode

UltimaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUltima

SillageUltima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value61

Category winnerVictoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

marine69%

amber61%

citrus100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match74%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top10 to 15 minutes

GrapefruitSea NotesTangerine

Heart15 to 30 minutes

Bay LeafJasmine

Base30 to 45 minutes

PatchouliAmbergris

Top

Sea NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineBay Leaf

Base

AmbergrisOakmossGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Sea Notes, Bay Leaf and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Victoire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall63

Winter0

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerUltimaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victoire by Elode is a fresh aromatic aquatic eau de toilette built around brisk marine and citrus elements. It opens with an energising splash of tart grapefruit, sweet tangerine, and salty sea notes that immediately feel bright and summery. As the initial burst settles, herbal bay leaf and light jasmine step forward…

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Ultima by Swiss Arabian is a dynamic woody aromatic scent for active men. It blends crisp grapefruit and sea notes with a grounded base of oakmoss and guaiac wood. This versatile profile shines during spring mornings or casual summer days when you need a reliable, fresh, and slightly salty energy boost that lingers st…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Victoire or Ultima?

Ultima takes 3 of 4 categories. Victoire is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Ultima is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Victoire for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ultima for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Victoire or Ultima?

Ultima lasts longest (Ultima 64/100, Victoire 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Victoire or Ultima?

Ultima projects furthest (Ultima 61/100, Victoire 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Victoire and Ultima smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and marine accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Sea Notes, Bay Leaf and Jasmine.

Is Victoire or Ultima better for summer or winter?

Victoire suits daytime wear; Ultima suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Victoire and Ultima?

Victoire has top notes of Grapefruit, Sea Notes and Tangerine, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Ambergris. Ultima has top notes of Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Ambergris, Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.