Fragrance comparison

Ephesus vs Musk Ubar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

Ephesus

Gritti

3.8121 votes

Rank #38,849 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Musk Ubar

Royal Crown

3.9153 votes

Rank #16,170 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Ubar takes 4 of 6 categories.

Ephesus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Musk Ubar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Ephesus2/6

Musk Ubar4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EphesusGritti

Musk UbarRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

3.91/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerMusk UbarRating 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

47%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMusk Ubar

SillageEphesus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value26

Category winnerEphesusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

musky70%

patchouli60%

powdery50%

amber100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match44%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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCorianderOlibanumSaffronCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineAngelicaYlang-YlangTuberoseTurkish Rose

Base8-10+ hrs

AmbergrisStyraxOakmossMyrrhAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumTonka BeanVetiver

Category winnerMusk UbarLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring93

Summer60

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#16,170

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMusk UbarHigher 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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Royal Crown Musk Ubar opens with a bold flare of dry cloves, nutmeg, and warm saffron that instantly catches your attention. Instead of clean white laundry musk, this fragrance creates an old-school musky warmth using rich ambergris, dark leather, and creamy jasmine petals. As it settles, soothing sandalwood and resin…

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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 Musk Ubar?

Musk Ubar takes 4 of 6 categories. Ephesus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Musk Ubar is rated 3.91/5 from 53 votes. Choose Ephesus for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Musk Ubar for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ephesus or Musk Ubar?

Musk Ubar lasts longest (Musk Ubar 76/100, Ephesus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ephesus or Musk Ubar?

Ephesus projects furthest (Ephesus 71/100, Musk Ubar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ephesus and Musk Ubar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves and Labdanum.

Is Ephesus or Musk Ubar better for summer or winter?

Ephesus suits evening wear; Musk Ubar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ephesus and Musk Ubar?

Ephesus has top notes of Cloves and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli and Amberwood, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Virginian Cedar. Musk Ubar has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Olibanum and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, Angelica, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Ambergris, Styrax, Oakmoss and Myrrh.