Fragrance comparison

Ecstasy vs Moth

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 2,494 ratings analysed

Ecstasy

Paradis des Sens

4.2949 votes

Rank #12,357 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Moth

Zoologist Perfumes

3.832,445 votes

Rank #953 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moth 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.
Moth
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Ecstasy3/7

Moth4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EcstasyParadis des Sens

MothZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

3.83/ 5 · 2,445 votes

Have 81%Had 19%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

42%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

1,999 votes

Category winnerEcstasyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMoth

SillageMoth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value51

Category winnerMothBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

honey69%

smoky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, 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

CloveBlack PepperSaffronCuminNutmegCinnamonLemon

Heart

HeliotropeMimosaIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HoneySmokeAgarwood (Oud)ResinsMuskGuaiac WoodAmbergrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Saffron and Heliotrope. 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

Spring34

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%

Men8

Unisex62

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,357

PerfumerSuzy Le Helley

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#953

PerfumerTomoo Inaba

Launched—

Reviews423

Category winnerMothHigher 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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Zoologist Moth opens as a dense swirl of spices, dust, smoke and old-fashioned florals, then settles into honeyed rose, dry woods and incense. It feels gothic, powdery and atmospheric rather than conventionally pretty. This is a fragrance for people who enjoy mood, texture and strangeness. It wears best in cold weathe…

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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 Moth?

Moth takes 4 of 7 categories. Ecstasy is rated 4.29/5 from 49 votes; Moth is rated 3.83/5 from 2,445 votes. Choose Ecstasy for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Moth for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ecstasy or Moth?

Moth lasts longest (Moth 82/100, Ecstasy 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecstasy or Moth?

Moth projects furthest (Moth 70/100, Ecstasy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecstasy and Moth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Saffron and Heliotrope.

Is Ecstasy or Moth better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ecstasy and Moth?

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. Moth has top notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Saffron and Cumin, heart notes of Heliotrope, Mimosa, Iris and Rose, a base of Honey, Smoke, Agarwood (Oud) and Resins.