Fragrance comparison

Ecstasy vs Eternia Man

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ecstasy

Paradis des Sens

4.2949 votes

Rank #12,357 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Eternia Man

Armaf

4.1259 votes

Rank #11,893 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecstasy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ecstasy
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eternia Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ecstasy4/7

Eternia Man3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EcstasyParadis des Sens

Eternia ManArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

4.12/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 47%

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

49%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

7%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerEcstasyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEcstasy

SillageEternia Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEternia ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

amber65%

citrus53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

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

GrapefruitBlack PepperOrangeBergamot

Heart

CypressSageSaffronRose

Base

VetiverAmberOlibanum

InformationalShared notesOrange, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Saffron. 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

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEcstasyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

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

Men88

Unisex2

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,357

PerfumerSuzy Le Helley

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#11,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerEternia ManHigher 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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Armaf Eternia Man opens with a sharp kick of black pepper and bitter grapefruit, creating a crisp, wake-up call of an introduction. As the bright citrus elements quiet down, the scent shifts toward a dry green middle, guided by cypress and sage. A subtle saffron note adds a dry leathery texture to the heart, preventin…

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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 Eternia Man?

Ecstasy takes 4 of 7 categories. Ecstasy is rated 4.29/5 from 49 votes; Eternia Man is rated 4.12/5 from 59 votes. Choose Ecstasy for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eternia Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ecstasy or Eternia Man?

Ecstasy lasts longest (Ecstasy 72/100, Eternia Man 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecstasy or Eternia Man?

Eternia Man projects furthest (Eternia Man 62/100, Ecstasy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecstasy and Eternia Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Saffron.

Is Ecstasy or Eternia Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ecstasy and Eternia Man?

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. Eternia Man has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Sage, Saffron and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Olibanum.