Fragrance comparison

Babe Oud vs Ecstasy

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Babe Oud

Missguided

3.2441 votes

Rank #18,737 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ecstasy

Paradis des Sens

4.2949 votes

Rank #12,357 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecstasy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Babe Oud
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ecstasy
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Babe Oud2/7

Ecstasy4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ecstasy
Community sentiment: Ecstasy
Longevity: Babe Oud
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Babe Oud
Versatility: Ecstasy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ecstasy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Babe OudMissguided

EcstasyParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 47%

4.29/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

Category winnerEcstasyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

8%Hate

36 votes

59%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerEcstasyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBabe Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value49

Category winnerBabe OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy88%

rose77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

soft spicy42%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsPink PepperLemonNeroliBergamotOrange

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumRoseBlack PepperSaffronJasmine

Base

VetiverPatchouliMuskCashmere WoodCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top20-30 mins

OrangeBlack PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronLily of the ValleyHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliAmbrostar™Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Black Pepper and Saffron. Durations are only published for Ecstasy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall86

Winter61

Day100

Night75

Category winnerEcstasyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

Casual 36%Work 30%Date 19%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,737

PerfumerCelia Orozco Cirimbilli

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#12,357

PerfumerSuzy Le Helley

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEcstasyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Babe Oud opens with bright citrus, red fruits and pepper, then settles into a rosy, musky woody scent with a softer, more approachable take on oud. Reviews suggest it wears sweeter and less animalic than the name implies, making it a budget-friendly option for shoppers who want a rose-oud style fragrance without going…

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Ecstasy by Paradis des Sens delivers a brisk, mineral-tinted spin on modern woody citrus perfumes. The first spray releases bitter orange, bergamot, and cracked black pepper with an immediate flash of alcohol before settling into a cool, peppery haze. As the citrus sparkle eases, saffron adds an earthy warmth that mee…

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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, Babe Oud or Ecstasy?

Ecstasy takes 4 of 7 categories. Babe Oud is rated 3.24/5 from 41 votes; Ecstasy is rated 4.29/5 from 49 votes. Choose Babe Oud for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ecstasy for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Babe Oud or Ecstasy?

Babe Oud lasts longest (Babe Oud 76/100, Ecstasy 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Babe Oud or Ecstasy?

Projection is very close: Babe Oud 59/100, Ecstasy 59/100 for sillage.

Do Babe Oud and Ecstasy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Black Pepper and Saffron.

Is Babe Oud or Ecstasy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ecstasy is the stronger pick. For winter, Babe Oud is the stronger pick. Babe Oud suits evening wear; Ecstasy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Babe Oud and Ecstasy?

Babe Oud has top notes of Red Fruits, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Geranium, Rose and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk and Cashmere Wood. Ecstasy has top notes of Orange, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Lily of the Valley and Heliotrope, a base of Patchouli, Ambrostar™ and Vetiver.