Fragrance comparison

Ecstasy 40 vs Ecstasy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ecstasy 40

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #53,791 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Ecstasy

The Dua Brand

3.3537 votes

Rank #18,128 OudFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecstasy 40 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ecstasy 40
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ecstasy
Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ecstasy 403/4

Ecstasy1/4

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: Ecstasy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ecstasy 40The Dua Brand

EcstasyThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.35/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

38%Love

8%Like

5%Ok

49%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityEcstasy 40

SillageEcstasy 40

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEcstasy 40Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

oud100%

fruity90%

woody80%

sweet70%

honey60%

rose50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantBlackberryRosemaryLabdanumOrangeDavana

Heart

FrankincenseCinnamonCeleryCloveBroomRoseRum

Base

Gaiac WoodPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwoodOpoponaxMyrrhMuskMoss

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)BlackberryHoneyMyrrhCedarRosePatchouliLabdanumCinnamonOrangeCorianderAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Labdanum, Orange and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring18

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,128

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerEcstasyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Ecstasy is a dark, resinous fruity oud with blackberry, honey, rose and warm spice wrapped around a woody base. On skin it can come across more like berries, orange and dense ambered woods than a pure oud showcase. Reviews suggest strong longevity and assertive projection, but the style is polarising. It suits wearers…

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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, Ecstasy 40 or Ecstasy?

Ecstasy 40 takes 3 of 4 categories. Ecstasy 40 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Ecstasy is rated 3.35/5 from 37 votes. Choose Ecstasy 40 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ecstasy for a oud and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecstasy 40 or Ecstasy?

Ecstasy 40 lasts longest (Ecstasy 40 80/100, Ecstasy 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecstasy 40 or Ecstasy?

Ecstasy 40 projects furthest (Ecstasy 40 75/100, Ecstasy 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecstasy 40 and Ecstasy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Labdanum, Orange and Cinnamon.

Is Ecstasy 40 or Ecstasy better for summer or winter?

Ecstasy 40 suits daytime wear; Ecstasy suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecstasy 40 and Ecstasy?

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. Ecstasy features Agarwood (Oud), Blackberry, Honey, Myrrh and Cedar.