Fragrance comparison

Ephesus vs Amor sacro, Amor profano

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Ephesus

Gritti

3.8121 votes

Rank #38,849 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Amor sacro, Amor profano

MAISON OLFACTIF

4.6411 votes

Rank #31,761 AmberPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amor sacro, Amor profano takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ephesus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Amor sacro, Amor profano
Choose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ephesus0/5

Amor sacro, Amor profano5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EphesusGritti

Amor sacro, Amor profanoMAISON OLFACTIF

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

4.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 26%Had 12%Want 62%

Category winnerAmor sacro, Amor profanoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

64%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityAmor sacro, Amor profano

SillageAmor sacro, Amor profano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value79

Category winnerAmor sacro, Amor profanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

musky70%

patchouli60%

powdery50%

amber100%

patchouli90%

rose80%

balsamic70%

smoky60%

earthy50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ClovesOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliAmberwood

Base4 to 8 hours

AmbroxanLabdanumSandalwoodVirginian CedarVanillaebony treeCashmeranMusk

Top

Black CurrantCinnamonJasmineStrawberry

Heart

PatchouliIncenseAmberRoseVanillaCloves

Base

AmbroxanLabdanumMuskBenzoinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCloves, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Ephesus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex88

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#31,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmor sacro, Amor profanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ephesus by Gritti is a dense woody aromatic fragrance built around rich spices and resinous depth. The opening introduces a sharp pairing of dry cloves and sweet orange peel, delivering an immediate prickle of warmth. As that bright citrus settles, the scent moves into an earthy heart where dark patchouli links with m…

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Amor sacro, Amor profano is a daring oriental floral that pushes against the boundaries of traditional spice and resin compositions. With a punchy opening of black currant and strawberry, it shifts quickly into a complex heart of patchouli and incense. It sits close to the skin for hours, making it an intriguing choic…

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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, Ephesus or Amor sacro, Amor profano?

Amor sacro, Amor profano takes 5 of 5 categories. Ephesus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Amor sacro, Amor profano is rated 4.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Ephesus for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Amor sacro, Amor profano for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ephesus or Amor sacro, Amor profano?

Amor sacro, Amor profano lasts longest (Amor sacro, Amor profano 90/100, Ephesus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ephesus or Amor sacro, Amor profano?

Amor sacro, Amor profano projects furthest (Amor sacro, Amor profano 78/100, Ephesus 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ephesus and Amor sacro, Amor profano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and patchouli accords. Common notes include Cloves, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Labdanum.

Is Ephesus or Amor sacro, Amor profano better for summer or winter?

Ephesus suits evening wear; Amor sacro, Amor profano suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ephesus and Amor sacro, Amor profano?

Ephesus has top notes of Cloves and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli and Amberwood, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Virginian Cedar. Amor sacro, Amor profano has top notes of Black Currant, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Strawberry, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Amber and Rose, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum, Musk and Benzoin.