Fragrance comparison

Ecstasy vs Dote Orange

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

Ecstasy

Paradis des Sens

4.2949 votes

Rank #12,357 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Dote Orange

MAIOS

5.003 votes

Rank #38,924 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dote Orange takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ecstasy
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dote Orange
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ecstasy1/4

Dote Orange3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dote Orange
Sillage & projection: Dote Orange
Value for money: Dote Orange
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ecstasy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EcstasyParadis des Sens

Dote OrangeMAIOS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDote Orange

SillageDote Orange

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDote OrangeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangeBlack PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronLily of the ValleyHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliAmbrostar™Vetiver

Top

Black PepperPink PepperOrange OilMandarinGingerLemonMate

Heart

Lily of the ValleyTonka BeanHeliotropeHedione

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliOakmossLeatherVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Lily of the Valley, Heliotrope and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ecstasy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall86

Winter61

Day100

Night75

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

Casual 36%Work 30%Date 19%Party 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,357

PerfumerSuzy Le Helley

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#38,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEcstasyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ecstasy by Paradis des Sens delivers a brisk, mineral-tinted spin on modern woody citrus perfumes. The first spray releases bitter orange, bergamot, and cracked black pepper with an immediate flash of alcohol before settling into a cool, peppery haze. As the citrus sparkle eases, saffron adds an earthy warmth that mee…

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Dote Orange by MAIOS delivers a vibrant punch of citrus and pepper that settles into a robust, leather-heavy dry down. It is a bold, unisex scent designed for those who enjoy a textured mix of spices and deep woods. Expect a strong presence throughout the day, fitting for professional environments or chilly autumn eve…

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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 or Dote Orange?

Dote Orange takes 3 of 4 categories. Ecstasy is rated 4.29/5 from 49 votes; Dote Orange is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ecstasy for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dote Orange for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecstasy or Dote Orange?

They last about the same: Dote Orange 73/100, Ecstasy 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ecstasy or Dote Orange?

Dote Orange projects furthest (Dote Orange 100/100, Ecstasy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecstasy and Dote Orange smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Lily of the Valley, Heliotrope and Patchouli.

Is Ecstasy or Dote Orange better for summer or winter?

Ecstasy suits daytime wear; Dote Orange suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecstasy and Dote Orange?

Ecstasy has top notes of Orange, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Lily of the Valley and Heliotrope, a base of Patchouli, Ambrostar™ and Vetiver. Dote Orange has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Orange Oil and Mandarin, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Tonka Bean, Heliotrope and Hedione, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Leather.