Approdo vs Ekos Alma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
ApprodoChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ekos AlmaChoose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Approdo3/7
Ekos Alma3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ekos Alma
- Community sentiment
- Ekos Alma
- Longevity
- Approdo
- Sillage & projection
- Approdo
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Approdo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ekos Alma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ApprodoProfumi di PantelleriaEkos AlmaNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 38%Had 24%Want 38%
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 hate31%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
32 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
Category winners
LongevityApprodo
SillageApprodo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
woody83%
green74%
citrus65%
earthy56%
balsamic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BasilTangerineViolet LeafSea Notes
Heart3 to 5 hours
MateWhite PepperBlack PepperMagnolia
Base8 to 12+ hours
VetiverCedarPatchouli
Top
MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot
Heart
Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine
Base
Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum
InformationalShared notesMate, Black Pepper, Magnolia and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Approdo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer100
Fall63
Winter38
Day100
Night63
Spring62
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerApprodoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,960
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#25,057
PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEkos AlmaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApprodo by Profumi di Pantelleria is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around maritime freshness and dry, spicy woods. It opens with a burst of crisp sea notes, sharp basil, tangy tangerine, and green violet leaf. As the brisk marine breeze settles, the scent reveals an earthy heart of herbal mate, creamy magnolia, …
Reviews →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 …
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, Approdo or Ekos Alma?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Approdo is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Approdo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Approdo or Ekos Alma?
Approdo lasts longest (Approdo 85/100, Ekos Alma 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Approdo or Ekos Alma?
Approdo projects furthest (Approdo 81/100, Ekos Alma 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Approdo and Ekos Alma smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mate, Black Pepper, Magnolia and Vetiver.
Is Approdo or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Approdo is the stronger pick. For winter, Ekos Alma is the stronger pick. Approdo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Approdo and Ekos Alma?
Approdo has top notes of Basil, Tangerine, Violet Leaf and Sea Notes, heart notes of Mate, White Pepper, Black Pepper and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli. 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.
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