Prophecy vs Ecusson
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
ProphecyChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
EcussonChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prophecy3/7
Ecusson3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ecusson
- Community sentiment
- Ecusson
- Longevity
- Ecusson
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Prophecy
- Versatility
- Prophecy
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Prophecy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ProphecyPrince MatchabelliEcussonJean d'AlbretWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 48%Had 26%Want 27%
4.47/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerEcussonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
47 votes
59%Love
34%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
98 votes
Category winnerEcussonMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEcusson
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerProphecyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
aldehydic61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
powdery77%
aldehydic69%
earthy61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
AldehydesLilyPepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
CarnationJasmineGardeniaRoseCassis
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberCedarSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss
Top
AldehydesOrrisLemonCassia BourbonCassis
Heart
CarnationYlang-YlangRoseGeraniumJasmineVioletTuberose
Base
OakmossMuskVanillaVetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Carnation, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Prophecy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer73
Fall80
Winter93
Day100
Night74
Spring53
Summer26
Fall100
Winter79
Day40
Night100
Category winnerProphecyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,064
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#27,841
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerProphecyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotProphecy by Prince Matchabelli opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, clean lily, and a quick prickle of pepper. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a full floral core led by rich gardenia, jasmine, carnation, and a hint of tart cassis alongside dewy rose. The dry-down grounds these blooms on an ea…
Reviews →Ecusson is a dusty, green-leaning chypre that opens with crisp aldehydes and sharp lemon. The core softens into a powdery iris and carnation heart, before settling into a warm oakmoss and vetiver base. It suits collectors seeking a dry, historic French profile for cool autumn afternoons.
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Prophecy or Ecusson?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Prophecy is rated 4.43/5 from 47 votes; Ecusson is rated 4.47/5 from 98 votes. Choose Prophecy for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ecusson for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Prophecy or Ecusson?
Ecusson lasts longest (Ecusson 68/100, Prophecy 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prophecy or Ecusson?
Projection is very close: Prophecy 60/100, Ecusson 60/100 for sillage.
Do Prophecy and Ecusson smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Carnation, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Prophecy or Ecusson better for summer or winter?
For summer, Prophecy is the stronger pick. For winter, Prophecy is the stronger pick. Prophecy suits daytime wear; Ecusson suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prophecy and Ecusson?
Prophecy has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Ecusson has top notes of Aldehydes, Orris, Lemon and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver.
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