Fragrance comparison

Amor sacro, Amor profano vs Ephesus

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amor sacro, Amor profano

MAISON OLFACTIF

4.6411 votes

Rank #31,761 AmberPatchouli

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Ephesus

Gritti

3.8121 votes

Rank #38,849 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amor sacro, Amor profano takes 5 of 5 categories.

Amor sacro, Amor profano
Choose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ephesus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amor sacro, Amor profano5/5

Ephesus0/5

Ratings & consensus: Amor sacro, Amor profano
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amor sacro, Amor profano
Sillage & projection: Amor sacro, Amor profano
Value for money: Amor sacro, Amor profano
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amor sacro, Amor profano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amor sacro, Amor profanoMAISON OLFACTIF

EphesusGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 26%Had 12%Want 62%

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

Category winnerAmor sacro, Amor profanoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAmor sacro, Amor profano

SillageAmor sacro, Amor profano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAmor sacro, Amor profanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

patchouli90%

rose80%

balsamic70%

smoky60%

earthy50%

woody100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

musky70%

patchouli60%

powdery50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantCinnamonJasmineStrawberry

Heart

PatchouliIncenseAmberRoseVanillaCloves

Base

AmbroxanLabdanumMuskBenzoinSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

ClovesOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliAmberwood

Base4 to 8 hours

AmbroxanLabdanumSandalwoodVirginian CedarVanillaebony treeCashmeranMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Vanilla, Cloves and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Ephesus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Spring22

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex88

Women13

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAmor sacro, Amor profanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amor sacro, Amor profano is a daring oriental floral that pushes against the boundaries of traditional spice and resin compositions. With a punchy opening of black currant and strawberry, it shifts quickly into a complex heart of patchouli and incense. It sits close to the skin for hours, making it an intriguing choic…

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Ephesus by Gritti is a dense woody aromatic fragrance built around rich spices and resinous depth. The opening introduces a sharp pairing of dry cloves and sweet orange peel, delivering an immediate prickle of warmth. As that bright citrus settles, the scent moves into an earthy heart where dark patchouli links with m…

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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, Amor sacro, Amor profano or Ephesus?

Amor sacro, Amor profano takes 5 of 5 categories. Amor sacro, Amor profano is rated 4.64/5 from 11 votes; Ephesus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes. Choose Amor sacro, Amor profano for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ephesus for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amor sacro, Amor profano or Ephesus?

Amor sacro, Amor profano lasts longest (Amor sacro, Amor profano 90/100, Ephesus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amor sacro, Amor profano or Ephesus?

Amor sacro, Amor profano projects furthest (Amor sacro, Amor profano 78/100, Ephesus 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amor sacro, Amor profano and Ephesus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and patchouli accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vanilla, Cloves and Ambroxan.

Is Amor sacro, Amor profano or Ephesus better for summer or winter?

Amor sacro, Amor profano suits day or night wear; Ephesus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amor sacro, Amor profano and Ephesus?

Amor sacro, Amor profano has top notes of Black Currant, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Strawberry, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Amber and Rose, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum, Musk and Benzoin. Ephesus has top notes of Cloves and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli and Amberwood, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Virginian Cedar.