Fragrance comparison

Ecstasy 40 vs Perle Rare Grey

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ecstasy 40

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #52,524 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Perle Rare Grey

Panouge

3.8211 votes

Rank #55,249 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecstasy 40 takes 4 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.
Perle Rare Grey
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ecstasy 404/4

Perle Rare Grey0/4

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 40

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ecstasy 40The Dua Brand

Perle Rare GreyPanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 17%Had 9%Want 74%

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

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

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%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

soft spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantBlackberryRosemaryLabdanumOrangeDavana

Heart

FrankincenseCinnamonCeleryCloveBroomRoseRum

Base

Gaiac WoodPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwoodOpoponaxMyrrhMuskMoss

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantBergamotStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

MintNarcissusJasmine Sambac

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherMuskOudFrankincense

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Frankincense and Musk. Durations are only published for Perle Rare Grey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 32%Work 30%Date 23%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,249

PerfumerRaphael Haury

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEcstasy 40Higher 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 →

Panouge Perle Rare Grey is an energetic collision of brisk garden greens and dark resins. It opens abruptly. You get an immediate flash of tart blackcurrant and bergamot peel laced with licorice-tinged star anise. Within minutes, cooling mint sweeps through earthy narcissus flower petals. The contrast feels bold. The …

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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 Perle Rare Grey?

Ecstasy 40 takes 4 of 4 categories. Ecstasy 40 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Perle Rare Grey is rated 3.82/5 from 11 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 Perle Rare Grey for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecstasy 40 or Perle Rare Grey?

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

Which projects more, Ecstasy 40 or Perle Rare Grey?

Ecstasy 40 projects furthest (Ecstasy 40 75/100, Perle Rare Grey 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecstasy 40 and Perle Rare Grey smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Frankincense and Musk.

Is Ecstasy 40 or Perle Rare Grey better for summer or winter?

Ecstasy 40 suits daytime wear; Perle Rare Grey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecstasy 40 and Perle Rare Grey?

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. Perle Rare Grey has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Mint, Narcissus and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Leather, Musk, Oud and Frankincense.