Fragrance comparison

Ecstasy 40 vs Itaca

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ecstasy 40

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #59,321 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Itaca

Botanicae

3.7953 votes

Rank #27,162 EarthyMossy

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.
Itaca
Choose it for a earthy and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ecstasy 403/4

Itaca1/4

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: Itaca

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ecstasy 40The Dua Brand

ItacaBotanicae

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.79/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

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

40%Love

28%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEcstasy 40

SillageEcstasy 40

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value55

Category winnerEcstasy 40Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

earthy100%

mossy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

green61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantBlackberryRosemaryLabdanumOrangeDavana

Heart

FrankincenseCinnamonCeleryCloveBroomRoseRum

Base

Gaiac WoodPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwoodOpoponaxMyrrhMuskMoss

Top

Davana

Heart

Turkish RoseSea SaltLabdanum

Base

OakmossPatchouliOud

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Davana, Rose and Patchouli. 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

Spring100

Summer71

Fall95

Winter10

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men51

Unisex43

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerItacaHigher 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…

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Botanicae Itaca opens with a sharp flash of davana, blending bitter herbal sweetness with a sudden burst of sea salt. The heart brings forward Turkish rose and dark labdanum, balancing the early salinity before the dry-down settles into a dense base of oakmoss, patchouli, and medicinal oud. It suits cool spring and a…

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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, Ecstasy 40 or Itaca?

Ecstasy 40 takes 3 of 4 categories. Ecstasy 40 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Itaca is rated 3.79/5 from 53 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 Itaca for a earthy and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecstasy 40 or Itaca?

Ecstasy 40 lasts longest (Ecstasy 40 80/100, Itaca 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecstasy 40 or Itaca?

Ecstasy 40 projects furthest (Ecstasy 40 75/100, Itaca 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecstasy 40 and Itaca smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Davana, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Ecstasy 40 or Itaca better for summer or winter?

Ecstasy 40 suits daytime wear; Itaca suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecstasy 40 and Itaca?

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. Itaca has top notes of Davana, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Sea Salt and Labdanum, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Oud.