Fragrance comparison

Catamaran Extrait vs Endymion

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,290 ratings analysed

3 wins

Catamaran Extrait

Nilafar du Nil

4.0120 votes

Rank #22,713 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Endymion

Penhaligon's

3.912,270 votes

Rank #1,502 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Catamaran Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories.

Catamaran Extrait
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Endymion
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Catamaran Extrait3/5

Endymion2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Catamaran ExtraitNilafar du Nil

EndymionPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

3.91/ 5 · 2,270 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerEndymionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

43%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,800 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCatamaran Extrait

SillageCatamaran Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCatamaran ExtraitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

CoconutNutmegSaffronGeraniumCoffee

Base

OlibanumIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver

Top

LavenderBergamotSageMandarin Orange

Heart

CoffeeGeranium

Base

LeatherCardamonSandalwoodVetiverNutmegMyrhhBlack PepperMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,502

PerfumerFragrance Resources

Launched—

Reviews294

Category winnerEndymionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Catamaran Extrait by Nilafar du Nil is a warm, spicy Oriental Fougere launched in 2022. It centers on an unexpected contrast of creamy coconut against grounding incense and deep, earthy coffee notes. This fragrance performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures and winter weather, offering a distinctively m…

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Endymion opens with brisk lavender, bergamot and sage, then settles into a smoother mix of soft leather, woods and a faintly bitter coffee nuance. It reads as polished, romantic and quietly masculine rather than loud. Most wearers seem to treat it as an intimate, barbershop-leaning scent with a refined drydown. If you…

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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, Catamaran Extrait or Endymion?

Catamaran Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories. Catamaran Extrait is rated 4.01/5 from 20 votes; Endymion is rated 3.91/5 from 2,270 votes. Choose Catamaran Extrait for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Endymion for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Catamaran Extrait or Endymion?

Catamaran Extrait lasts longest (Catamaran Extrait 85/100, Endymion 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Catamaran Extrait or Endymion?

Catamaran Extrait projects furthest (Catamaran Extrait 72/100, Endymion 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Catamaran Extrait and Endymion smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Geranium.

Is Catamaran Extrait or Endymion better for summer or winter?

Catamaran Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Catamaran Extrait and Endymion?

Catamaran Extrait has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Nutmeg, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Endymion has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coffee and Geranium, a base of Leather, Cardamon, Sandalwood and Vetiver.