Fragrance comparison

Ecusson vs Prophecy

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 145 ratings analysed

Ecusson

Jean d'Albret

4.4798 votes

Rank #27,841 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Prophecy

Prince Matchabelli

4.4347 votes

Rank #15,064 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Ecusson
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prophecy
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ecusson3/7

Prophecy3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EcussonJean d'Albret

ProphecyPrince Matchabelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 48%Had 26%Want 27%

Category winnerEcussonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

57%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerEcussonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEcusson

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerProphecyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aldehydic69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AldehydesOrrisLemonCassia BourbonCassis

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangRoseGeraniumJasmineVioletTuberose

Base

OakmossMuskVanillaVetiverSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesLilyPepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

CarnationJasmineGardeniaRoseCassis

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberCedarSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Cassis, Carnation and Rose. Durations are only published for Prophecy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Spring100

Summer73

Fall80

Winter93

Day100

Night74

Category winnerProphecyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men12

Unisex52

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerProphecyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ecusson is a dusty, green-leaning chypre that opens with crisp aldehydes and sharp lemon. The core softens into a powdery iris and carnation heart, before settling into a warm oakmoss and vetiver base. It suits collectors seeking a dry, historic French profile for cool autumn afternoons.

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Prophecy by Prince Matchabelli opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, clean lily, and a quick prickle of pepper. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a full floral core led by rich gardenia, jasmine, carnation, and a hint of tart cassis alongside dewy rose. The dry-down grounds these blooms on an ea…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ecusson or Prophecy?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Ecusson is rated 4.47/5 from 98 votes; Prophecy is rated 4.43/5 from 47 votes. Choose Ecusson for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Prophecy for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecusson or Prophecy?

Ecusson lasts longest (Ecusson 68/100, Prophecy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecusson or Prophecy?

Projection is very close: Ecusson 60/100, Prophecy 60/100 for sillage.

Do Ecusson and Prophecy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Cassis, Carnation and Rose.

Is Ecusson or Prophecy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Prophecy is the stronger pick. For winter, Prophecy is the stronger pick. Ecusson suits evening wear; Prophecy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecusson and Prophecy?

Ecusson has top notes of Aldehydes, Orris, Lemon and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver. Prophecy has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.