Ultimate
BaldessariniEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
Ultimate vs. Escentric 04
Is Ultimate better than Escentric 04?
Ultimate peaks in winter, while Escentric 04 belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
FreesiaBergamotPink PepperLabdanum
citrusfloralwoodyfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Ultimate and Escentric 04?
| Ultimate | Escentric 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Geza Schön | Geza Schön |
| Best season | Winter | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Ultimate and Escentric 04 smell?
Ultimate
Amber
Citrus
Floral
Leather
Woody
Soft Spicy
Animalic
Fresh Spicy
Escentric 04
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Floral
Powdery
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ultimate and Escentric 04 share?
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotPink Pepper
Pink GrapefruitBergamotJuniper BerryPink PepperMarijuana
Heart
FreesiaJasmineMagnolia
FreesiaHedioneOrris RootOsmanthusRose
Base
AmberPatchouliFrankincenseLeatherLabdanum
JavanolAmbroxanIso E SuperMusconeLabdanumMastic or Lentisque
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
FreesiaJasmineMagnolia
FreesiaHedioneOsmanthusRose
Citric Notes
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Pink GrapefruitBergamot
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
LabdanumMastic or Lentisque
Spicy Notes
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Ultimate and Escentric 04 work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ultimate or Escentric 04?
| Ultimate | Escentric 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ultimate and Escentric 04?
Baldessarini Ultimate is the kind of EDT that quietly outperforms many EDPs. The leather-frankincense drydown is surprisingly animalic for a mainstream release, and the jasmine in the heart keeps.Ultimate
This is the one for people who've tried everything and keep circling back to something missing. Javanol fills that gap. Sandalwood that behaves, no cream, no sweetness, no performance.Escentric 04
The hunt
Where to buy Ultimate and Escentric 04
| Ultimate | Escentric 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $42.99ecosmetics | — |
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