Fragrance comparison

Ecstasy 40 vs Smoked Cedarwood

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ecstasy 40

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #55,770 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Smoked Cedarwood

Marks & Spencer

4.002 votes

Rank #59,654 WoodyWarm Spicy

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 fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Smoked Cedarwood
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Ecstasy 403/4

Smoked Cedarwood1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ecstasy 40
Sillage & projection: Ecstasy 40
Value for money: Smoked Cedarwood
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

Smoked CedarwoodMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

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

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEcstasy 40

SillageEcstasy 40

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSmoked CedarwoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

oud65%

aromatic48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

Notes

CedarCloveOudPatchouliBergamotLabdanumMandarinJasmineLemonMuskLimeSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Clove, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Smoked Cedarwood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,654

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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Smoked Cedarwood by Marks & Spencer delivers a dry, aromatic wood profile paired with bright citrus and subtle resinous warmth. The scent introduces itself with a crisp burst of bergamot, lime, lemon, and mandarin, offering a zesty freshness that quickly steps aside for deeper tones. At the heart, earthy patchouli, cl…

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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 Smoked Cedarwood?

Ecstasy 40 takes 3 of 4 categories. Ecstasy 40 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Smoked Cedarwood is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ecstasy 40 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Smoked Cedarwood for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecstasy 40 or Smoked Cedarwood?

Ecstasy 40 lasts longest (Ecstasy 40 80/100, Smoked Cedarwood 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecstasy 40 or Smoked Cedarwood?

Ecstasy 40 projects furthest (Ecstasy 40 75/100, Smoked Cedarwood 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecstasy 40 and Smoked Cedarwood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Clove, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Ecstasy 40 or Smoked Cedarwood better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ecstasy 40 and Smoked Cedarwood?

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. Smoked Cedarwood features Cedar, Clove, Oud, Patchouli and Bergamot.