Fragrance comparison

Ramsés II vs Ted

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 148 ratings analysed

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #46,631 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ted

Ted Lapidus

4.02135 votes

Rank #9,298 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ted takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ted
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Ramsés II1/5

Ted4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

TedTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

4.02/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerRamsés IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

31%Love

56%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

135 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTed

SillageTed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value76

Category winnerTedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

cinnamon69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber, warm spicy and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

Top

CedarLemon

Heart

CinnamonLimeNutmegGingerCaraway

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Nutmeg, Amber and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerTedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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Ted by Ted Lapidus offers a clean, spiced freshness that shifts quickly into a sweet, warm amber base. It opens with bright lemon and dry cedar wood, making it suitable for crisp autumn mornings. This budget-friendly scent balances its citrus elements with vanilla and nutmeg to create a comfortable, cozy daily wear op…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ramsés II or Ted?

Ted takes 4 of 5 categories. Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes; Ted is rated 4.02/5 from 135 votes. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ted for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ramsés II or Ted?

Ted lasts longest (Ted 69/100, Ramsés II 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ramsés II or Ted?

Ted projects furthest (Ted 65/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ramsés II and Ted smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Amber and Cedar.

Is Ramsés II or Ted better for summer or winter?

Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ramsés II and Ted?

Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco. Ted has top notes of Cedar and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Lime, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and White Musk.