Case Study #4 Black Wood vs Ecstasy 40
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ecstasy 40 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Case Study #4 Black WoodChoose it for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ecstasy 40Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Case Study #4 Black Wood1/4
Ecstasy 403/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ecstasy 40
- Sillage & projection
- Ecstasy 40
- Value for money
- Ecstasy 40
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Case Study #4 Black Wood
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Case Study #4 Black WoodRboWEcstasy 40The Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 68%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
50%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEcstasy 40
SillageEcstasy 40
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEcstasy 40Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
balsamic83%
amber65%
patchouli48%
fresh30%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PimentoBergamotLemon
Heart
MyrrhRoseCypressLabdanumCypriolClove
Base
AmbraromePatchouliFrankincenseSandalwoodCedarwoodLeatherVetiverMusk
Top
BlackcurrantBlackberryRosemaryLabdanumOrangeDavana
Heart
FrankincenseCinnamonCeleryCloveBroomRoseRum
Base
Gaiac WoodPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwoodOpoponaxMyrrhMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Rose, Labdanum and Clove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter57
Day75
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#48,740
PerfumerClaude Dir
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#59,133
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCase Study #4 Black WoodHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCase Study #4 Black Wood by RboW is a sharp, aromatic spicy fragrance built around prominent labdanum, resinous myrrh, and crisp cypress. It excels in cool autumn weather, offering a dark and herbal profile that leans unisex. This complex scent provides an intriguing, woods-forward experience for those who appreciate …
Reviews →Ecstasy 40 opens with dark berry sweetness, aromatic herbs and sticky amber, then turns warmer and more resinous as rum, incense, clove and cinnamon come through. The dry-down leans woody, balsamic and musky, with oud, patchouli and moss giving it a dense, masculine feel. It looks best suited to cooler weather, evenin…
Reviews →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, Case Study #4 Black Wood or Ecstasy 40?
Ecstasy 40 takes 3 of 4 categories. Case Study #4 Black Wood is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Ecstasy 40 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Case Study #4 Black Wood for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ecstasy 40 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Case Study #4 Black Wood or Ecstasy 40?
Ecstasy 40 lasts longest (Ecstasy 40 80/100, Case Study #4 Black Wood 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Case Study #4 Black Wood or Ecstasy 40?
Ecstasy 40 projects furthest (Ecstasy 40 75/100, Case Study #4 Black Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Case Study #4 Black Wood and Ecstasy 40 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Rose, Labdanum and Clove.
Is Case Study #4 Black Wood or Ecstasy 40 better for summer or winter?
Case Study #4 Black Wood suits evening wear; Ecstasy 40 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Case Study #4 Black Wood and Ecstasy 40?
Case Study #4 Black Wood has top notes of Pimento, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Myrrh, Rose, Cypress and Labdanum, a base of Ambrarome, Patchouli, Frankincense and Sandalwood. Ecstasy 40 has top notes of Blackcurrant, Blackberry, Rosemary and Labdanum, heart notes of Frankincense, Cinnamon, Celery and Clove, a base of Gaiac Wood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Cedarwood.
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