Fragrance comparison

Celestial vs Ephemeral

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

4 wins

Celestial

Spirit Of Kings

4.205 votes

Rank #42,927 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Ephemeral

Parfums Vintage

5.001 votes

Rank #59,077 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Celestial takes 4 of 5 categories.

Celestial
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ephemeral
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Celestial4/5

Ephemeral0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CelestialSpirit Of Kings

EphemeralParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 66%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCelestial

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCelestialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

amber77%

rose69%

citrus61%

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLitchiRhubarbNutmeg

Heart3-5 hrs

Turkish RoseVanillaPeonyMusk

Base7-10+ hrs

CashmeranIncenseCedarHaitian Vetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

LitchiRhubarbBergamotNutmeg

Heart3 to 4 hours

PetaliaTurkish RosePeonyCedar

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaCashmeranHaitian VetiverOlibanum

Category winnerCelestialLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCelestialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celestial by Spirit Of Kings opens with a bright burst of tart rhubarb and juicy litchi, lifted by fresh bergamot and a warm dusting of nutmeg. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruitiness softens into a lush floral heart of dewy Turkish rose, pastel pink peony, and fluffy vanilla musk that feels smooth and comforting. …

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Ephemeral by Parfums Vintage is a crisp floral fruity fragrance built around bright tartness and velvety petals. The scent starts with an assertive burst of tangy rhubarb, juicy litchi, and sparkling bergamot, accented by a warm touch of nutmeg. In the heart, fresh Turkish rose and peony combine with synthetic floral …

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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, Celestial or Ephemeral?

Celestial takes 4 of 5 categories. Celestial is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Ephemeral is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Celestial for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ephemeral for a floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Celestial or Ephemeral?

Celestial lasts longest (Celestial 93/100, Ephemeral 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celestial or Ephemeral?

Projection is very close: Celestial 75/100, Ephemeral 75/100 for sillage.

Do Celestial and Ephemeral smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and rose accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Litchi, Rhubarb and Nutmeg.

Is Celestial or Ephemeral better for summer or winter?

Celestial suits daytime wear; Ephemeral suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celestial and Ephemeral?

Celestial has top notes of Bergamot, Litchi, Rhubarb and Nutmeg, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Peony and Musk, a base of Cashmeran, Incense, Cedar and Haitian Vetiver. Ephemeral has top notes of Litchi, Rhubarb, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Petalia, Turkish Rose, Peony and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Cashmeran, Haitian Vetiver and Olibanum.