Fragrance comparison

Ellipsis vs Trama Nera

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 216 ratings analysed

Ellipsis

Derek Lam 10 Crosby

3.42143 votes

Rank #15,508 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Trama Nera

Simone Cosac Profumi

3.9773 votes

Rank #31,309 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trama Nera takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ellipsis
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Trama Nera
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ellipsis3/7

Trama Nera4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EllipsisDerek Lam 10 Crosby

Trama NeraSimone Cosac Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 54%Had 21%Want 25%

3.97/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 34%Had 22%Want 44%

Category winnerTrama NeraRating 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

25%Love

55%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerTrama NeraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTrama Nera

SillageEllipsis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value42

Category winnerEllipsisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

floral30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

iris69%

earthy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

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

Top

Indian SaffronPink PepperBergamot

Heart

OrrisDamask RoseRoseJasmineHyacinth

Base

BenzoinPatchouliAustralian SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)AmberCedar

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

Spring46

Summer38

Fall100

Winter79

Day82

Night100

Category winnerTrama NeraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex31

Women66

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

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#31,309

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEllipsisHigher 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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Trama Nera is a rose, iris and saffron oriental with a dark, polished base. It opens spicy and slightly dry, then settles into a powdery floral heart over amber, woods, patchouli and oud. It suits someone who likes warm, textured florals with a sensual evening feel. The balance of spice, powder and wood makes it more…

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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 Trama Nera?

Trama Nera takes 4 of 7 categories. Ellipsis is rated 3.42/5 from 143 votes; Trama Nera is rated 3.97/5 from 73 votes. Choose Ellipsis for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Trama Nera for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ellipsis or Trama Nera?

They last about the same: Trama Nera 64/100, Ellipsis 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ellipsis or Trama Nera?

Ellipsis projects furthest (Ellipsis 60/100, Trama Nera 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ellipsis and Trama Nera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Australian Sandalwood.

Is Ellipsis or Trama Nera better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ellipsis and Trama Nera?

Ellipsis features Jasmine and Australian Sandalwood. Trama Nera has top notes of Indian Saffron, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Damask Rose, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Australian Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).