Ecstasy 40 vs Tantrum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ecstasy 40 takes 2 of 3 categories.
Ecstasy 40Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
TantrumChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ecstasy 402/3
Tantrum1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ecstasy 40
- Sillage & projection
- Ecstasy 40
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tantrum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ecstasy 40The Dua BrandTantrumX-RayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
3.67/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 19%Had 14%Want 67%
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
27%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
7%Hate
15 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 winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
tuberose88%
citrus77%
amber65%
warm spicy53%
sweet42%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber, warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BlackcurrantBlackberryRosemaryLabdanumOrangeDavana
Heart
FrankincenseCinnamonCeleryCloveBroomRoseRum
Base
Gaiac WoodPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwoodOpoponaxMyrrhMuskMoss
Top
LavenderTunisian NeroliBergamotViolet LeafCinnamonGalbanum
Heart
Indian TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomBroomTurkish Rose
Base
Tolu BalsamMossIndonesian Patchouli LeafMyrrhImmortelle
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Broom, Rose 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
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,817
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#52,263
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerTantrumHigher 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 →Tantrum by X-Ray opens with a sharp burst of Tunisian neroli and green violet leaf before giving way to lush Indian tuberose and orange blossom. Grounded by tolu balsam, moss, and warm patchouli, it feels like sun-warmed skin on a coastal afternoon. It suits lovers of dry, indolic white florals seeking an opulent summ…
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 Tantrum?
Ecstasy 40 takes 2 of 3 categories. Ecstasy 40 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Tantrum is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose Ecstasy 40 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tantrum for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ecstasy 40 or Tantrum?
Ecstasy 40 lasts longest (Ecstasy 40 80/100, Tantrum 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ecstasy 40 or Tantrum?
Ecstasy 40 projects furthest (Ecstasy 40 75/100, Tantrum 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ecstasy 40 and Tantrum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Broom, Rose and Myrrh.
Is Ecstasy 40 or Tantrum better for summer or winter?
Ecstasy 40 suits daytime wear; Tantrum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ecstasy 40 and Tantrum?
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. Tantrum has top notes of Lavender, Tunisian Neroli, Bergamot and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Broom, a base of Tolu Balsam, Moss, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Myrrh.
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