Fragrance comparison

Ecstasy vs Exclusif Oud

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

Ecstasy

Paradis des Sens

4.2949 votes

Rank #12,357 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Exclusif Oud

Maison Alhambra

3.8968 votes

Rank #9,549 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exclusif Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ecstasy
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Exclusif Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Ecstasy3/7

Exclusif Oud4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EcstasyParadis des Sens

Exclusif OudMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

3.89/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 50%Had 5%Want 45%

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

52%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerEcstasyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityExclusif Oud

SillageExclusif Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value82

Category winnerExclusif OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%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

CardamomSaffronBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

AgarwoodLeatherRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Saffron 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

Spring51

Summer20

Fall93

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEcstasyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

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

Men67

Unisex33

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#9,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerExclusif OudHigher 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…

Reviews →

Exclusif Oud by Maison Alhambra is a spicy, woody oriental fragrance designed for those who appreciate bold, resinous profiles. It centers on an agarwood core supported by sharp black pepper and saffron, making it a distinct choice for cooler months. This scent provides a dense, aromatic presence that suits formal 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 Exclusif Oud?

Exclusif Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Ecstasy is rated 4.29/5 from 49 votes; Exclusif Oud is rated 3.89/5 from 68 votes. Choose Ecstasy for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Exclusif Oud for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ecstasy or Exclusif Oud?

Exclusif Oud lasts longest (Exclusif Oud 76/100, Ecstasy 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecstasy or Exclusif Oud?

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

Do Ecstasy and Exclusif Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Saffron and Patchouli.

Is Ecstasy or Exclusif Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ecstasy and Exclusif Oud?

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. Exclusif Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood, Leather, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.