Fragrance comparison

Ephesus vs Shahbanu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Ephesus

Gritti

3.8121 votes

Rank #38,849 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Shahbanu

Azari Parfumery

5.001 votes

Rank #48,244 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shahbanu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ephesus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shahbanu
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ephesus1/4

Shahbanu3/4

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

ShahbanuAzari Parfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityShahbanu

SillageShahbanu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value100

Category winnerShahbanuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

musky70%

patchouli60%

powdery50%

amber100%

smoky91%

vanilla83%

balsamic74%

sweet65%

citrus56%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both 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

Ylang YlangBergamotLabdanumVanillaBlackcurrant

Heart

IncenseRhubarbBlack PepperCorianderMateSandalwood

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodOudAmbroxanBenzoinMyrrh

InformationalShared notesAmberwood, Ambroxan, 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#48,244

PerfumerNajaf Seyidov

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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Shahbanu is a rich amber vanilla with a smoky, resinous core and a glossy fruity opening. Bergamot and blackcurrant brighten the first spray, then incense, sandalwood, pepper, and rhubarb pull it into darker territory. As it settles, tonka, benzoin, myrrh, oud, and ambroxan make it feel warm, textured, and full-bodied…

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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 Shahbanu?

Shahbanu takes 3 of 4 categories. Ephesus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Shahbanu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ephesus for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shahbanu for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ephesus or Shahbanu?

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

Which projects more, Ephesus or Shahbanu?

Shahbanu projects furthest (Shahbanu 88/100, Ephesus 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ephesus and Shahbanu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Amberwood, Ambroxan, Labdanum and Sandalwood.

Is Ephesus or Shahbanu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ephesus and Shahbanu?

Ephesus has top notes of Cloves and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli and Amberwood, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Virginian Cedar. Shahbanu has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Labdanum and Vanilla, heart notes of Incense, Rhubarb, Black Pepper and Coriander, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood, Oud and Ambroxan.