Fragrance comparison

AB ± Cashmere vs Ekos Alma

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 706 ratings analysed

AB ± Cashmere

UERMI · 2014

3.7777 votes

Rank #27,514 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ekos Alma

Natura

4.37629 votes

Rank #23,476 BalsamicWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ekos Alma takes 6 of 7 categories.

AB ± Cashmere
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ekos Alma
Choose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

AB ± Cashmere1/7

Ekos Alma6/7

Ratings & consensus: Ekos Alma
Community sentiment: Ekos Alma
Longevity: Ekos Alma
Sillage & projection: Ekos Alma
Value for money: Ekos Alma
Versatility: AB ± Cashmere
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ekos Alma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AB ± CashmereUERMI

Ekos AlmaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

4.37/ 5 · 629 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%

Category winnerEkos AlmaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

62%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

629 votes

Category winnerEkos AlmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEkos Alma

SillageEkos Alma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value53

Category winnerEkos AlmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

animalic61%

balsamic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmbergrisOlibanumOsmanthusMuskVanillaBergamotPatchouliSandalwoodJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine

Base

Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for AB ± Cashmere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer53

Fall100

Winter37

Day100

Night56

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAB ± CashmereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex45

Women36

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 8%

Men15

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,514

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,476

PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEkos AlmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI AB ± Cashmere captures the tactile sensation of soft knitwear brushing against warm skin. You get an immediate splash of crisp bergamot that quickly yields to velvety osmanthus and delicate jasmine petals. It feels plush. Smoky olibanum incense cuts through the floral heart, keeping the profile grounded and matu…

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Ekos Alma by Natura creates a profound connection with the lush rainforest, grounded by precious priprioca oil and deep resins. It is a contemplative floral fragrance that unfolds slowly, offering a meditative experience. Best suited for autumn evenings or moments of reflection, it hugs the skin with a warm, balsamic …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, AB ± Cashmere or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma takes 6 of 7 categories. AB ± Cashmere is rated 3.77/5 from 77 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose AB ± Cashmere for a amber and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, AB ± Cashmere or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma lasts longest (Ekos Alma 78/100, AB ± Cashmere 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AB ± Cashmere or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma projects furthest (Ekos Alma 66/100, AB ± Cashmere 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AB ± Cashmere and Ekos Alma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is AB ± Cashmere or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?

For summer, AB ± Cashmere is the stronger pick. For winter, Ekos Alma is the stronger pick. AB ± Cashmere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AB ± Cashmere and Ekos Alma?

AB ± Cashmere features Ambergris, Olibanum, Osmanthus, Musk and Vanilla. Ekos Alma has top notes of Mate, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Water Lily, Rose, Magnolia and Osmanthus, a base of Copaiba balm, Breu-Branco, Myrrh and Patchouli.