Fragrance comparison

Eldritch vs Martyr

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 293 ratings analysed

Eldritch

Pineward Perfumes

3.87178 votes

Rank #29,911 WoodyAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Martyr

Profundum

4.57115 votes

Rank #4,183 WoodySmoky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Martyr takes 7 of 7 categories.

Eldritch
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter.
Martyr
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eldritch0/7

Martyr7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EldritchPineward Perfumes

MartyrProfundum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

4.57/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

Category winnerMartyrRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

178 votes

75%Love

16%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerMartyrMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityMartyr

SillageMartyr

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMartyrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

smoky91%

leather83%

amber74%

metallic65%

balsamic56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, smoky and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherMyrrhFirSmokePatchouliPine needlesOolong teaOpoponaxOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

EmberMetallic notesBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Charred WoodSmokeBlack LeatherLeatherPine needles

Base6-10+ hrs

ResinsWoody NotesSapPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLeather, Smoke, Patchouli and Pine needles. Durations are only published for Martyr, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring49

Summer29

Fall100

Winter93

Day40

Night100

Category winnerMartyrMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

Men48

Unisex52

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,911

PerfumerNicholas Nilsson

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,183

PerfumerDominik Schneider

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMartyrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eldritch by Pineward Perfumes wraps the wearer in a dense, mossy dampness that feels like walking through an ancient coniferous woods after heavy rain. It balances a strong pine needles note with the earthy warmth of myrrh and opoponax. Perfect for cold autumn days, this scent suits those who prefer dark forest atmosp…

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Martyr by Profundum opens with a striking blast of glowing ember, hot metal, and crushed black pepper that immediately brings an outdoor campfire to mind. As the intense flare settles, a dense heart of charred wood, smoky pine needles, and heavy black leather steps forward. The dry-down reveals sticky forest sap, dark…

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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, Eldritch or Martyr?

Martyr takes 7 of 7 categories. Eldritch is rated 3.87/5 from 178 votes; Martyr is rated 4.57/5 from 115 votes. Choose Eldritch for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter. Choose Martyr for a woody and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eldritch or Martyr?

Martyr lasts longest (Martyr 83/100, Eldritch 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eldritch or Martyr?

Martyr projects furthest (Martyr 67/100, Eldritch 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eldritch and Martyr smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, smoky and amber accords. Common notes include Leather, Smoke, Patchouli and Pine needles.

Is Eldritch or Martyr better for summer or winter?

For summer, Martyr is the stronger pick. For winter, Eldritch is the stronger pick. Martyr suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eldritch and Martyr?

Eldritch features Leather, Myrrh, Fir, Smoke and Patchouli. Martyr has top notes of Ember, Metallic notes and Black Pepper, heart notes of Charred Wood, Smoke, Black Leather and Leather, a base of Resins, Woody Notes, Sap and Patchouli.