Fragrance comparison

Alive vs EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,670 ratings analysed

Alive

American Eagle

4.5812 votes

Rank #43,461 AromaticWarm Spicy

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48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

Nishane

3.881,658 votes

Rank #2,605 GreenFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alive
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Alive2/5

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ3/5

Ratings & consensus: Alive
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ
Sillage & projection: EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ
Value for money: Alive
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AliveAmerican Eagle

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 65%Want 26%

3.88/ 5 · 1,658 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerAliveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

37%Love

32%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

1,658 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

SillageEGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAliveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

green100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

ozonic65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBasilCardamomGreen LeavesAniseWatery Notes

Heart

GeraniumRoseLilyClary SageJasmineCloves

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

Violet LeavesYuzuAnise

Heart

BasilMintCardamom

Base

LicoriceOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBasil, Cardamom and Anise. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men47

Unisex48

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,605

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerEGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alive by American Eagle is a classic Aromatic Fougere that opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and tangerine. This 2001 release settles into a woody, aromatic heart with notes of geranium and clary sage. It is a versatile choice for casual day wear, especially during warmer spring or summer months when you want so…

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EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ opens with a sharp burst of tart yuzu citrus alongside crushed violet leaves and a distinct flick of star anise. As the bright citrus settles, bruised basil leaves and crisp mint take over the center, giving the composition a cool, savory green texture. The dry-down introduces a subtle chewiness from lico…

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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, Alive or EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ takes 3 of 5 categories. Alive is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ is rated 3.88/5 from 1,658 votes. Choose Alive for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alive or EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ lasts longest (EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ 72/100, Alive 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alive or EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ projects furthest (EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ 59/100, Alive 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alive and EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Basil, Cardamom and Anise.

Is Alive or EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ better for summer or winter?

Alive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alive and EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ?

Alive has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Lily and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ has top notes of Violet Leaves, Yuzu and Anise, heart notes of Basil, Mint and Cardamom, a base of Licorice and Olibanum.