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Endymion vs Catamaran Extrait

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

Updated 2,290 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Catamaran Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Endymion

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Catamaran Extrait

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Endymion2/5
Catamaran Extrait3/5
Ratings & consensus
Endymion
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Catamaran Extrait
Sillage & projection
Catamaran Extrait
Value for money
Catamaran Extrait
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Endymion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
EndymionPenhaligon's
Catamaran ExtraitNilafar du Nil
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 2,270 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
4.01/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
Category winnerEndymionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

1,800 votes

56%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityCatamaran Extrait

SillageCatamaran Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value86
Category winnerCatamaran ExtraitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
lavender77%
citrus69%
woody61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
earthy61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderBergamotSageMandarin Orange
Heart
CoffeeGeranium
Base
LeatherCardamonSandalwoodVetiverNutmegMyrhhBlack PepperMusk
Top
LavenderBergamot
Heart
CoconutNutmegSaffronGeraniumCoffee
Base
OlibanumIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Coffee and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer83
Fall100
Winter83
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men72
Unisex25
Women3
Men29
Unisex71
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,503

PerfumerFragrance Resources

Launched—

Reviews294

Overall rank#22,788

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerEndymionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Endymion opens with brisk lavender, bergamot and sage, then settles into a smoother mix of soft leather, woods and a faintly bitter coffee nuance. It reads as polished, romantic and quietly masculine rather than loud. Most wearers seem to treat it as an intimate, barbershop-leaning scent with a refined drydown. If you…

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Catamaran Extrait by Nilafar du Nil is a warm, spicy Oriental Fougere launched in 2022. It centers on an unexpected contrast of creamy coconut against grounding incense and deep, earthy coffee notes. This fragrance performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures and winter weather, offering a distinctively m…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Endymion or Catamaran Extrait?

Catamaran Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories. Endymion is rated 3.91/5 from 2,270 votes; Catamaran Extrait is rated 4.01/5 from 20 votes. Choose Endymion for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Catamaran Extrait for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Endymion or Catamaran Extrait?

Catamaran Extrait lasts longest (Catamaran Extrait 85/100, Endymion 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Endymion or Catamaran Extrait?

Catamaran Extrait projects furthest (Catamaran Extrait 72/100, Endymion 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Endymion and Catamaran Extrait smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Coffee and Geranium.

Is Endymion or Catamaran Extrait better for summer or winter?

Catamaran Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Endymion and Catamaran Extrait?

Endymion has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coffee and Geranium, a base of Leather, Cardamon, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Catamaran Extrait has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Nutmeg, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli.

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