Ecstasy 40 vs Xander
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Xander takes 3 of 4 categories.
Ecstasy 40Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
XanderChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ecstasy 401/4
Xander3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Xander
- Sillage & projection
- Xander
- Value for money
- Ecstasy 40
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Xander
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ecstasy 40The Dua BrandXanderCaveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.17/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%
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
33%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityXander
SillageXander
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%
balsamic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
sweet60%
oud50%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BlackcurrantBlackberryRosemaryLabdanumOrangeDavana
Heart
FrankincenseCinnamonCeleryCloveBroomRoseRum
Base
Gaiac WoodPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwoodOpoponaxMyrrhMuskMoss
Top15-30 mins
OreganoCedar LeavesBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
MyrrhOpoponaxResinAmberBalsamic Notes
Base8-12+ hrs
OudSandalwoodLeather
InformationalShared notesOpoponax and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Xander, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring44
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day78
Night100
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#48,482
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerXanderHigher 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 →Xander by Cave delivers a dark, room-filling blast of smoky resins, herbal oregano, and rich leather. The scent opens with a sharp flash of tart bergamot and dry cedar needles, immediately grounded by savory culinary oregano. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a dense pool of sweet opoponax, warm amb…
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 Xander?
Xander takes 3 of 4 categories. Ecstasy 40 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Xander is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes. Choose Ecstasy 40 for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Xander for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ecstasy 40 or Xander?
Xander lasts longest (Xander 83/100, Ecstasy 40 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ecstasy 40 or Xander?
Xander projects furthest (Xander 82/100, Ecstasy 40 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ecstasy 40 and Xander smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Opoponax and Myrrh.
Is Ecstasy 40 or Xander better for summer or winter?
Ecstasy 40 suits daytime wear; Xander suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ecstasy 40 and Xander?
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. Xander has top notes of Oregano, Cedar Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Myrrh, Opoponax, Resin and Amber, a base of Oud, Sandalwood and Leather.
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