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Ecstasy vs Jubilation 40 Man

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

Updated 1,188 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jubilation 40 Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Ecstasy

    Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Jubilation 40 Man

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Ecstasy3/7
Jubilation 40 Man4/7
Ratings & consensus
Jubilation 40 Man
Community sentiment
Jubilation 40 Man
Longevity
Jubilation 40 Man
Sillage & projection
Jubilation 40 Man
Value for money
Ecstasy
Versatility
Ecstasy
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ecstasy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
EcstasyThe Dua Brand
Jubilation 40 ManAmouage
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.35/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 48%Had 7%Want 45%
4.43/ 5 · 1,151 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerJubilation 40 ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
8%Like
5%Ok
49%Dislike
0%Hate

37 votes

67%Love
19%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate

1,151 votes

Category winnerJubilation 40 ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate59
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityJubilation 40 Man

SillageJubilation 40 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value24
Category winnerEcstasyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
oud100%
fruity90%
woody80%
sweet70%
honey60%
rose50%
amber100%
woody92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Agarwood (Oud)BlackberryHoneyMyrrhCedarRosePatchouliLabdanumCinnamonOrangeCorianderAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Top
BlackberryLabdanumBlack CurrantOrangeRosemaryDavana
Heart
FrankincenseBay LeafCinnamonClovesBroomCelery SeedsRose
Base
Agarwood (Oud)OpoponaxPatchouliMyrrhGuaiac WoodMossMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Blackberry, Myrrh and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring18
Summer18
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring69
Summer27
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEcstasyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
Men82
Unisex16
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,128

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#23,485

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEcstasyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ecstasy is a dark, resinous fruity oud with blackberry, honey, rose and warm spice wrapped around a woody base. On skin it can come across more like berries, orange and dense ambered woods than a pure oud showcase. Reviews suggest strong longevity and assertive projection, but the style is polarising. It suits wearers…

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Amouage Jubilation 40 Man brings a highly concentrated dose of resinous luxury. Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour crafts this Extrait de Parfum at forty percent concentration. Warm orange and rich blackberry top notes open into a dense heart of frankincense and cinnamon. Ideal for cold winter evenings, it settles on skin w…

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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 Jubilation 40 Man?

Jubilation 40 Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Ecstasy is rated 3.35/5 from 37 votes; Jubilation 40 Man is rated 4.43/5 from 1,151 votes. Choose Ecstasy for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Jubilation 40 Man for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ecstasy or Jubilation 40 Man?

Jubilation 40 Man lasts longest (Jubilation 40 Man 84/100, Ecstasy 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecstasy or Jubilation 40 Man?

Jubilation 40 Man projects furthest (Jubilation 40 Man 66/100, Ecstasy 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecstasy and Jubilation 40 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Blackberry, Myrrh and Cedar.

Is Ecstasy or Jubilation 40 Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jubilation 40 Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Ecstasy is the stronger pick. Ecstasy suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecstasy and Jubilation 40 Man?

Ecstasy features Agarwood (Oud), Blackberry, Honey, Myrrh and Cedar. Jubilation 40 Man has top notes of Blackberry, Labdanum, Black Currant and Orange, heart notes of Frankincense, Bay Leaf, Cinnamon and Cloves, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Opoponax, Patchouli and Myrrh.

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