Fragrance comparison

Ecstasy vs Escapade a Byzance

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 226 ratings analysed

Ecstasy

Paradis des Sens

4.2949 votes

Rank #12,357 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Escapade a Byzance

Olibere Parfums

4.07177 votes

Rank #10,023 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Ecstasy
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Escapade a Byzance
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ecstasy3/7

Escapade a Byzance3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ecstasy
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Ecstasy
Sillage & projection: Escapade a Byzance
Value for money: Escapade a Byzance
Versatility: Ecstasy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Escapade a Byzance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EcstasyParadis des Sens

Escapade a ByzanceOlibere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

4.07/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerEcstasyRating 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

36%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEcstasy

SillageEscapade a Byzance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEscapade a ByzanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

amber88%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla65%

cinnamon53%

woody42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

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

CinnamonBlack PepperSaffronGingerThymeCitruses

Heart

ClovesIncenseCypress

Base

BenzoinAmberVanillaCedarHeliotropePatchouliMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Saffron, 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

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEcstasyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

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

Men16

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,357

PerfumerSuzy Le Helley

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#10,023

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerEscapade a ByzanceHigher 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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Escapade a Byzance opens with a warm, dry burst of cinnamon and black pepper that mimics the dusty heat of a spice bazaar. As the perfume warms on your skin, the initial kick of ginger and saffron yields to a smoky incense and green cypress heart. The base settles into a comforting, resinous blend of benzoin and amber…

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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 Escapade a Byzance?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Ecstasy is rated 4.29/5 from 49 votes; Escapade a Byzance is rated 4.07/5 from 177 votes. Choose Ecstasy for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Escapade a Byzance for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ecstasy or Escapade a Byzance?

Ecstasy lasts longest (Ecstasy 72/100, Escapade a Byzance 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecstasy or Escapade a Byzance?

Projection is very close: Escapade a Byzance 61/100, Ecstasy 59/100 for sillage.

Do Ecstasy and Escapade a Byzance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Saffron, Heliotrope and Patchouli.

Is Ecstasy or Escapade a Byzance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ecstasy is the stronger pick. For winter, Escapade a Byzance is the stronger pick. Ecstasy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecstasy and Escapade a Byzance?

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. Escapade a Byzance has top notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Cloves, Incense and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Vanilla and Cedar.