Fragrance comparison

Ephemeral vs Explicite

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 656 ratings analysed

Ephemeral

Parfums Vintage

5.001 votes

Rank #58,768 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Explicite

Ex Nihilo

3.87655 votes

Rank #29,023 FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explicite takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ephemeral
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Explicite
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ephemeral2/5

Explicite3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EphemeralParfums Vintage

ExpliciteEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

3.87/ 5 · 655 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

38%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

655 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEphemeral

SillageEphemeral

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value33

Category winnerExpliciteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LitchiRhubarbBergamotNutmeg

Heart3 to 4 hours

PetaliaTurkish RosePeonyCedar

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaCashmeranHaitian VetiverOlibanum

Top15-30 mins

NutmegPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PralinePeonyLilyPetalia

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

Category winnerExpliciteLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex27

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,023

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExpliciteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ephemeral by Parfums Vintage is a crisp floral fruity fragrance built around bright tartness and velvety petals. The scent starts with an assertive burst of tangy rhubarb, juicy litchi, and sparkling bergamot, accented by a warm touch of nutmeg. In the heart, fresh Turkish rose and peony combine with synthetic floral …

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Ex Nihilo Explicite opens with a vibrant spark of pink pepper and freshly grated nutmeg, cutting through a warm, pillowy bouquet of pink peony and lily petals. At its center lies an addictive, buttery praline note that melts gradually into rich sandalwood, golden amber, and soft vanilla bourbon. It smells like a luxur…

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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, Ephemeral or Explicite?

Explicite takes 3 of 5 categories. Ephemeral is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Explicite is rated 3.87/5 from 655 votes. Choose Ephemeral for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Explicite for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ephemeral or Explicite?

Ephemeral lasts longest (Ephemeral 80/100, Explicite 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ephemeral or Explicite?

Ephemeral projects furthest (Ephemeral 75/100, Explicite 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ephemeral and Explicite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Petalia, Peony and Vanilla.

Is Ephemeral or Explicite better for summer or winter?

Ephemeral suits daytime wear; Explicite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ephemeral and Explicite?

Ephemeral has top notes of Litchi, Rhubarb, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Petalia, Turkish Rose, Peony and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Cashmeran, Haitian Vetiver and Olibanum. Explicite has top notes of Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Peony, Lily and Petalia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.