Rouge vs Ecstasy 40
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
RougeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Ecstasy 40Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rouge2/4
Ecstasy 402/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rouge
- Sillage & projection
- Ecstasy 40
- Value for money
- Ecstasy 40
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rouge
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RougeLubinEcstasy 40The Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.80/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRouge
SillageEcstasy 40
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEcstasy 40Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green NotesPetitgrainBergamotOreganoBasilAnise
Heart
PatchouliCedarwoodCinnamonJasmineVetiverSpruceClove
Base
FrankincenseAmbergrisCastoreumLabdanumLeatherMoss
Top
BlackcurrantBlackberryRosemaryLabdanumOrangeDavana
Heart
FrankincenseCinnamonCeleryCloveBroomRoseRum
Base
Gaiac WoodPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwoodOpoponaxMyrrhMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cedarwood, Cinnamon and Clove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
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#16,179
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#58,817
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRougeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRouge by Lubin is a woody spicy fragrance that balances aromatic greens with a deep, resinous foundation. Opening with basil and anise, it transitions into a complex heart of patchouli, cedar, and cinnamon. It is a mature, structural composition perfect for crisp autumn days or evening wear, offering a sophisticated p…
Reviews →Ecstasy 40 opens with dark berry sweetness, aromatic herbs and sticky amber, then turns warmer and more resinous as rum, incense, clove and cinnamon come through. The dry-down leans woody, balsamic and musky, with oud, patchouli and moss giving it a dense, masculine feel. It looks best suited to cooler weather, evenin…
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, Rouge or Ecstasy 40?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rouge is rated 4.80/5 from 15 votes; Ecstasy 40 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rouge for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Ecstasy 40 for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Rouge or Ecstasy 40?
Rouge lasts longest (Rouge 83/100, Ecstasy 40 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rouge or Ecstasy 40?
Ecstasy 40 projects furthest (Ecstasy 40 75/100, Rouge 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rouge and Ecstasy 40 smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cedarwood, Cinnamon and Clove.
Is Rouge or Ecstasy 40 better for summer or winter?
Ecstasy 40 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rouge and Ecstasy 40?
Rouge has top notes of Green Notes, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Frankincense, Ambergris, Castoreum and Labdanum. Ecstasy 40 has top notes of Blackcurrant, Blackberry, Rosemary and Labdanum, heart notes of Frankincense, Cinnamon, Celery and Clove, a base of Gaiac Wood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Cedarwood.
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