Fragrance comparison

Ephesus vs Iceni

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 181 ratings analysed

Ephesus

Gritti

3.8121 votes

Rank #38,849 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Iceni

Boadicea the Victorious

4.34160 votes

Rank #4,624 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iceni takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ephesus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Iceni
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ephesus1/5

Iceni4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EphesusGritti

IceniBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

4.34/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerIceniRating 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

57%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityIceni

SillageEphesus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value40

Category winnerIceniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

musky70%

patchouli60%

powdery50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

elemi

Heart

CinnamonClovesNutmegJasmineCarnationNeroliGingerBaie Rose

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodVanillaCashmeranCedarTonka BeanLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCloves, Patchouli, Labdanum and Sandalwood. 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

Spring38

Summer14

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men49

Unisex42

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerIceniHigher 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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Boadicea the Victorious Iceni centers on resinous elemi and dry myrrh, surrounded by spicy kitchen aromatics. The opening flashes sharp cinnamon and crushed clove before melting into a warm bed of patchouli, cedar, and dark vanilla. It wears close to skin after the first hour, creating a subtle envelope of balsams rat…

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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 Iceni?

Iceni takes 4 of 5 categories. Ephesus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Iceni is rated 4.34/5 from 160 votes. Choose Ephesus for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Iceni for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ephesus or Iceni?

Iceni lasts longest (Iceni 78/100, Ephesus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ephesus or Iceni?

Projection is very close: Ephesus 71/100, Iceni 69/100 for sillage.

Do Ephesus and Iceni smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cloves, Patchouli, Labdanum and Sandalwood.

Is Ephesus or Iceni better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ephesus and Iceni?

Ephesus has top notes of Cloves and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli and Amberwood, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Virginian Cedar. Iceni has top notes of elemi, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cashmeran.