Fragrance comparison

Tom Wolfe #234 vs Zero Ecstacy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tom Wolfe #234

Illuminum

4.2114 votes

Rank #39,392 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Zero Ecstacy

RisingWave

3.001 votes

Rank #71,930 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tom Wolfe #234 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Tom Wolfe #234
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Zero Ecstacy
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tom Wolfe #2343/3

Zero Ecstacy0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tom Wolfe #234
Sillage & projection: Tom Wolfe #234
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tom Wolfe #234

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tom Wolfe #234Illuminum

Zero EcstacyRisingWave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 9%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTom Wolfe #234

SillageTom Wolfe #234

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotFennel

Heart

GeraniumNeroli

Base

Pine TreeAmber

Top

Green AppleBergamotPineapple blossom

Heart

GuaranaGeraniumNeroliCoriander

Base

CedarWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Neroli and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#71,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTom Wolfe #234Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tom Wolfe #234 is a bright, aromatic woody scent that leans citrusy and green, with a noticeable fennel lift and a clean, outdoorsy base. One wearer even described a fizzy yuzu and lemon-like start, then fennel with fresh greenness and a tea-ish hint. If you like crisp, modern aromatics that stay easy to wear, it is w…

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Zero Ecstacy by RisingWave opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of green apple and bergamot. The heart reveals a unique guarana and neroli pairing, grounding the initial fruitiness with aromatic spice. It settles into a clean, woody base of cedar and white musk. This unisex composition offers a crisp, refreshing profile …

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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, Tom Wolfe #234 or Zero Ecstacy?

Tom Wolfe #234 takes 3 of 3 categories. Tom Wolfe #234 is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Zero Ecstacy is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Tom Wolfe #234 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Zero Ecstacy for a woody and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tom Wolfe #234 or Zero Ecstacy?

Tom Wolfe #234 lasts longest (Tom Wolfe #234 53/100, Zero Ecstacy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tom Wolfe #234 or Zero Ecstacy?

Tom Wolfe #234 projects furthest (Tom Wolfe #234 58/100, Zero Ecstacy 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tom Wolfe #234 and Zero Ecstacy smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Neroli and Amber.

Is Tom Wolfe #234 or Zero Ecstacy better for summer or winter?

Tom Wolfe #234 suits day or night wear; Zero Ecstacy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tom Wolfe #234 and Zero Ecstacy?

Tom Wolfe #234 has top notes of Bergamot and Fennel, heart notes of Geranium and Neroli, a base of Pine Tree and Amber. Zero Ecstacy has top notes of Green Apple, Bergamot and Pineapple blossom, heart notes of Guarana, Geranium, Neroli and Coriander, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Amber.