Fragrance comparison

Ephesus vs Fin Du Passe

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ephesus

Gritti

3.8121 votes

Rank #38,849 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Fin Du Passe

Naso Di Raza

3.5010 votes

Rank #61,810 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ephesus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ephesus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fin Du Passe
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ephesus3/4

Fin Du Passe0/4

Ratings & consensus: Ephesus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Ephesus
Value for money: Not scored
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

Fin Du PasseNaso Di Raza

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerEphesusRating 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

10%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageEphesus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

musky70%

patchouli60%

powdery50%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

marine69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

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

Sea Notesebony treeTobaccoVioletArtemisiaCitrusesLabdanumClovesAmberSandalwoodGurjan balsam

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCloves, Labdanum, Sandalwood and ebony tree. 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

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#61,810

PerfumerNot listed

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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Fin Du Passe opens with a salty, citrusy breeze, then turns darker and drier as tobacco, labdanum, clove, and woods take over. It wears as an unusual aromatic amber with a marine edge, more textured than clean. This suits someone who likes woody, spicy, slightly powdery scents with a smoky resinous core. Sample first …

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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 Fin Du Passe?

Ephesus takes 3 of 4 categories. Ephesus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Fin Du Passe is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Ephesus for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fin Du Passe for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ephesus or Fin Du Passe?

They last about the same: Ephesus 60/100, Fin Du Passe 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ephesus or Fin Du Passe?

Projection is very close: Ephesus 71/100, Fin Du Passe 70/100 for sillage.

Do Ephesus and Fin Du Passe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves, Labdanum, Sandalwood and ebony tree.

Is Ephesus or Fin Du Passe better for summer or winter?

Ephesus suits evening wear; Fin Du Passe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ephesus and Fin Du Passe?

Ephesus has top notes of Cloves and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli and Amberwood, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Virginian Cedar. Fin Du Passe features Sea Notes, ebony tree, Tobacco, Violet and Artemisia.