Fragrance comparison

Ceylon vs Grecian Gratto

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 823 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ceylon

Xerjoff

3.99810 votes

Rank #360 OudHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Grecian Gratto

Scent Journey

4.0013 votes

Rank #55,667 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ceylon takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ceylon
Choose it for a oud and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Grecian Gratto
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ceylon4/5

Grecian Gratto1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CeylonXerjoff

Grecian GrattoScent Journey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 810 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

Category winnerCeylonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

16%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

460 votes

38%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCeylon

SillageCeylon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value64

Category winnerGrecian GrattoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

honey92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

amber69%

musky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

tobacco84%

patchouli77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyJasmine SambacCalabrian bergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Black TeaSandalwood

Base

AmberMuskMadagascar Vanilla

Top

Blood OrangeCalabrian bergamotCantaloupeRosemary

Heart

Dried FruitsBlack TeaAppleCoconutHoney

Base

TobaccoPatchouliStyraxCognacVanillaCinnamonMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesHoney, Calabrian bergamot, Black Tea and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex37

Women8

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#360

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews183

Overall rank#55,667

PerfumerAnthony Lane

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCeylonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ceylon by Xerjoff hits the skin with thick raw honey and bitter Calabrian bergamot before opening into dark Cambodian agarwood oud. Black tea leaves cut through the syrupy sweetness, grounding the heart alongside warm sandalwood. It suits freezing winter nights and formal evening wear when you want a heavy, animalic s…

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Grecian Gratto is a bright citrus opening that quickly turns into a warm, textured mix of black tea, dried fruits and honey, then settles into tobacco, patchouli and a smooth vanilla sandalwood base. Rosemary and bergamot keep the top feeling crisp, while the heart reads cosy and slightly boozy (cognac, styrax). It is…

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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, Ceylon or Grecian Gratto?

Ceylon takes 4 of 5 categories. Ceylon is rated 3.99/5 from 810 votes; Grecian Gratto is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Ceylon for a oud and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Grecian Gratto for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ceylon or Grecian Gratto?

Ceylon lasts longest (Ceylon 93/100, Grecian Gratto 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ceylon or Grecian Gratto?

Ceylon projects furthest (Ceylon 82/100, Grecian Gratto 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ceylon and Grecian Gratto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Honey, Calabrian bergamot, Black Tea and Sandalwood.

Is Ceylon or Grecian Gratto better for summer or winter?

Grecian Gratto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ceylon and Grecian Gratto?

Ceylon has top notes of Honey, Jasmine Sambac and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Black Tea and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla. Grecian Gratto has top notes of Blood Orange, Calabrian bergamot, Cantaloupe and Rosemary, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Black Tea, Apple and Coconut, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Styrax and Cognac.