Fragrance comparison

Ephesus vs Community

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Ephesus

Gritti

3.8121 votes

Rank #38,849 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Community

The Zoo

4.2237 votes

Rank #43,070 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Community takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ephesus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Community
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ephesus2/5

Community3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EphesusGritti

CommunityThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

4.22/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 19%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerCommunityRating 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

51%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCommunity

SillageEphesus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCommunityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

musky70%

patchouli60%

powdery50%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

Top

GrapefruitLemonBitter OrangeAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangePeppermint

Heart

ChamomileCascaloneHedioneNigellaClovesIso E SuperRosemary

Base

VetiverCedarLabdanumAmbroxanOakmossMuskPatchouli

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

Spring100

Summer93

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#43,070

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEphesusHigher 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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Community by The Zoo opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, crushed peppermint, and sparkling aldehydes that cut straight through humid air. As the initial citrus fizz calms, chamomile, herbal rosemary, and watery Cascalone emerge, grounding the profile with a fresh, mineral clarity that feels both modern and outd…

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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 Community?

Community takes 3 of 5 categories. Ephesus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Community is rated 4.22/5 from 37 votes. Choose Ephesus for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Community for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ephesus or Community?

Community lasts longest (Community 64/100, Ephesus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ephesus or Community?

Ephesus projects furthest (Ephesus 71/100, Community 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ephesus and Community smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cloves, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Labdanum.

Is Ephesus or Community better for summer or winter?

Ephesus suits evening wear; Community suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ephesus and Community?

Ephesus has top notes of Cloves and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli and Amberwood, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Virginian Cedar. Community has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bitter Orange and Aldehydes, heart notes of Chamomile, Cascalone, Hedione and Nigella, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Labdanum and Ambroxan.