Ecstasy 40 vs Lima
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ecstasy 40 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Ecstasy 40Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
LimaChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ecstasy 403/4
Lima1/4
- 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
- Lima
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ecstasy 40The Dua BrandLimaRaydanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 36%Had 18%Want 45%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEcstasy 40
SillageEcstasy 40
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEcstasy 40Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
earthy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
patchouli61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BlackcurrantBlackberryRosemaryLabdanumOrangeDavana
Heart
FrankincenseCinnamonCeleryCloveBroomRoseRum
Base
Gaiac WoodPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwoodOpoponaxMyrrhMuskMoss
Top
FrankincensePink PepperMyrrh
Heart
PatchouliJasmineRose
Base
AmberMossMuskEarthy Notes
InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Rose, Patchouli and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,817
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,141
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLimaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEcstasy 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 →Lima by Raydan is a rich, unisex oriental floral that balances sharp resinous incense with earthy moss and patchouli. It is best suited for cooler weather when its warm, spicy amber profile can fully develop on the skin. This scent offers a grounding, moody experience that feels sophisticated for evening wear or intim…
Reviews →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 Lima?
Ecstasy 40 takes 3 of 4 categories. Ecstasy 40 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Lima is rated 4.50/5 from 2 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 Lima for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ecstasy 40 or Lima?
Ecstasy 40 lasts longest (Ecstasy 40 80/100, Lima 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ecstasy 40 or Lima?
Ecstasy 40 projects furthest (Ecstasy 40 75/100, Lima 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ecstasy 40 and Lima smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Rose, Patchouli and Myrrh.
Is Ecstasy 40 or Lima better for summer or winter?
Ecstasy 40 suits daytime wear; Lima suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ecstasy 40 and Lima?
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. Lima has top notes of Frankincense, Pink Pepper and Myrrh, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Earthy Notes.
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