Apricot Nectar vs Ekos Alma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ekos Alma takes 3 of 5 categories.
Apricot NectarChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ekos AlmaChoose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Apricot Nectar2/5
Ekos Alma3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ekos Alma
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Apricot Nectar
- Sillage & projection
- Apricot Nectar
- Value for money
- Ekos Alma
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ekos Alma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Apricot NectarAmouroudEkos AlmaNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 53%Had 5%Want 42%
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 hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
62%Love
25%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
629 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityApricot Nectar
SillageApricot Nectar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEkos AlmaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
powdery61%
balsamic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperPink PepperOsmanthusBergamotCardamomTea RoseApricotCypriol
Heart
OlibanumJasmineRosePlumOud
Base
PatchouliCedarAmberOrrisMusk
Top
MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot
Heart
Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine
Base
Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Pink Pepper, Osmanthus and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring62
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#53,181
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#26,012
PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEkos AlmaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApricot Nectar by Amouroud opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and bergamot before settling into a soft, fruity heart. This unisex fragrance balances juicy apricot with jasmine and oud, creating an earthy yet sweet profile. It performs well during crisp spring days and cool autumn evenings, offering a distinctive…
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, Apricot Nectar or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma takes 3 of 5 categories. Apricot Nectar is rated 3.84/5 from 11 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Apricot Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Apricot Nectar or Ekos Alma?
Apricot Nectar lasts longest (Apricot Nectar 85/100, Ekos Alma 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apricot Nectar or Ekos Alma?
Apricot Nectar projects furthest (Apricot Nectar 75/100, Ekos Alma 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apricot Nectar and Ekos Alma smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Osmanthus and Bergamot.
Is Apricot Nectar or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?
Apricot Nectar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apricot Nectar and Ekos Alma?
Apricot Nectar has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Osmanthus and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum, Jasmine, Rose and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Orris. 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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