Fragrance comparison

Ellipsis vs Sappho

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 279 ratings analysed

Ellipsis

Derek Lam 10 Crosby

3.42143 votes

Rank #15,508 White FloralWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Sappho

Lush

3.79136 votes

Rank #5,250 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sappho takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ellipsis
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Sappho
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ellipsis1/7

Sappho6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EllipsisDerek Lam 10 Crosby

SapphoLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 54%Had 21%Want 25%

3.79/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSapphoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

4%Hate

143 votes

44%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

106 votes

Category winnerSapphoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySappho

SillageSappho

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value44

Category winnerEllipsisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

floral30%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

iris84%

woody77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineAustralian Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

OrrisTobaccoAustralian SandalwoodVanillaJasmineTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Australian Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ellipsis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall0

Winter52

Day86

Night100

Spring41

Summer18

Fall100

Winter84

Day70

Night100

Category winnerSapphoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex31

Women66

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

Men4

Unisex59

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#5,250

PerfumerEmma Dick

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerSapphoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Ellipsis presents a fascinating clash between lush white petals and dry timber. You get an immediate hit of concentrated jasmine. It smells thick and slightly sweet. Soon after, Australian sandalwood emerges to steer the blend in a warm, powdery direction. The wood feels dry, milky, and slightly me…

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Sappho leans powdery, dry and iris-led, with sandalwood, tobacco and soft vanilla giving it a smooth, smoky base. On most wearers it reads more like a clean woody floral than a sweet Lush-style gourmand. It suits people who enjoy orris, vintage-leaning powder and a slightly melancholic mood. Sample first if you want …

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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, Ellipsis or Sappho?

Sappho takes 6 of 7 categories. Ellipsis is rated 3.42/5 from 143 votes; Sappho is rated 3.79/5 from 136 votes. Choose Ellipsis for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Sappho for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ellipsis or Sappho?

Sappho lasts longest (Sappho 78/100, Ellipsis 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ellipsis or Sappho?

Sappho projects furthest (Sappho 68/100, Ellipsis 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ellipsis and Sappho smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Australian Sandalwood.

Is Ellipsis or Sappho better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ellipsis is the stronger pick. For winter, Sappho is the stronger pick. Ellipsis suits evening wear; Sappho suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.