Fragrance comparison

Ephesus vs Malabar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Ephesus

Gritti

3.8121 votes

Rank #38,849 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Malabar

House of Hautt

4.4020 votes

Rank #43,679 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malabar takes 5 of 6 categories.

Ephesus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Malabar
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ephesus1/6

Malabar5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EphesusGritti

MalabarHouse of Hautt

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

4.40/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 36%

Category winnerMalabarRating 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

60%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMalabar

SillageMalabar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMalabarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

musky70%

patchouli60%

powdery50%

woody100%

powdery92%

leather84%

amber77%

iris69%

vanilla61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperSagePomeloMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisTonka BeanCedarSandalwoodCardamom

Base8-10+ hrs

LeatherSuedeVanillaAmberwoodLabdanumOakmossIncenseAmbroxan

Category winnerMalabarLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring43

Summer7

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#43,679

PerfumerEdison Fujita

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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House of Hautt Malabar is a rich woody leather fragrance with a plush, modern twist. The scent opens with a lively splash of pomelo, mandarin orange, and crushed pink pepper, quickly anchored by savory sage. As the citrus sparkle recedes, a velvety core of powdery iris, cardamom, and dry cedar takes command. In the de…

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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 Malabar?

Malabar takes 5 of 6 categories. Ephesus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Malabar is rated 4.40/5 from 20 votes. Choose Ephesus for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Malabar for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ephesus or Malabar?

Malabar lasts longest (Malabar 85/100, Ephesus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ephesus or Malabar?

Malabar projects furthest (Malabar 74/100, Ephesus 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ephesus and Malabar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Amberwood, Ambroxan, Labdanum and Sandalwood.

Is Ephesus or Malabar better for summer or winter?

Ephesus suits evening wear; Malabar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ephesus and Malabar?

Ephesus has top notes of Cloves and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli and Amberwood, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Virginian Cedar. Malabar has top notes of Pink Pepper, Sage, Pomelo and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Suede, Vanilla and Amberwood.