Fragrance comparison

Ephesus vs Caffeine Honey

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

Ephesus

Gritti

3.8121 votes

Rank #38,849 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Caffeine Honey

Strangers Parfumerie

3.74119 votes

Rank #14,221 CoffeeWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caffeine Honey takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ephesus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Caffeine Honey
Choose it for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ephesus1/5

Caffeine Honey4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EphesusGritti

Caffeine HoneyStrangers Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

3.74/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 13%Had 5%Want 82%

Category winnerCaffeine HoneyRating 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

34%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

7%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCaffeine Honey

SillageEphesus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value49

Category winnerCaffeine HoneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

musky70%

patchouli60%

powdery50%

coffee100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

amber77%

honey69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

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

Notes

Roasted Coffee BeansHoneyVanillaPopcornCognacTobaccoAmberwoodAmbroxanAlmondPatchouliLabdanumHay

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Amberwood, 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

Spring23

Summer13

Fall100

Winter98

Day100

Night96

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men23

Unisex65

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,221

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCaffeine HoneyHigher 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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Caffeine Honey opens with dark roasted coffee beans soaked in thick raw honey and a splash of cognac. Prin Lomros contrasts the heavy sweetness with dry tobacco, salty popcorn, and smoky cade oil. It suits cold autumn evenings and winter leather jacket weather for gourmand lovers who want grit rather than pastry shop …

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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 Caffeine Honey?

Caffeine Honey takes 4 of 5 categories. Ephesus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Caffeine Honey is rated 3.74/5 from 119 votes. Choose Ephesus for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Caffeine Honey for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ephesus or Caffeine Honey?

Caffeine Honey lasts longest (Caffeine Honey 75/100, Ephesus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ephesus or Caffeine Honey?

Ephesus projects furthest (Ephesus 71/100, Caffeine Honey 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ephesus and Caffeine Honey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Amberwood, Ambroxan and Labdanum.

Is Ephesus or Caffeine Honey better for summer or winter?

Ephesus suits evening wear; Caffeine Honey suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ephesus and Caffeine Honey?

Ephesus has top notes of Cloves and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli and Amberwood, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Virginian Cedar. Caffeine Honey features Roasted Coffee Beans, Honey, Vanilla, Popcorn and Cognac.