Prophecy vs Enthousiasme 1
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Prophecy takes 2 of 3 categories.
ProphecyChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Enthousiasme 1Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prophecy2/3
Enthousiasme 11/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Enthousiasme 1
- Sillage & projection
- Prophecy
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Prophecy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ProphecyPrince MatchabelliEnthousiasme 1Jacques GriffeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 48%Had 26%Want 27%
4.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 67%Had 7%Want 26%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
47 votes
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnthousiasme 1
SillageProphecy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
aldehydic61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and white 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
AldehydesBergamotGeraniumPepperCoriander
Heart
JasmineRoseCarnationNarcissusLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossAmberMuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Pepper, Carnation and Jasmine. 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
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#45,123
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 →Enthousiasme 1 by Jacques Griffe is a classic Chypre Floral launched in 1960. It features a striking opening of sharp aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and spicy coriander. The heart reveals a complex bouquet of jasmine, rose, and carnation, while the base grounds the composition with dense oakmoss, vetiver, and sandalwood. …
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 Enthousiasme 1?
Prophecy takes 2 of 3 categories. Prophecy is rated 4.43/5 from 47 votes; Enthousiasme 1 is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Prophecy for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Enthousiasme 1 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Prophecy or Enthousiasme 1?
Enthousiasme 1 lasts longest (Enthousiasme 1 80/100, Prophecy 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prophecy or Enthousiasme 1?
Prophecy projects furthest (Prophecy 60/100, Enthousiasme 1 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Prophecy and Enthousiasme 1 smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Pepper, Carnation and Jasmine.
Is Prophecy or Enthousiasme 1 better for summer or winter?
Prophecy suits daytime wear; Enthousiasme 1 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prophecy and Enthousiasme 1?
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. Enthousiasme 1 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Geranium and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Musk and Vetiver.
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