Fragrance comparison

Betrayal vs Ekos Alma

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 630 ratings analysed

Betrayal

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #51,146 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Ekos Alma

Natura

4.37629 votes

Rank #23,460 BalsamicWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Betrayal
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Ekos Alma
Choose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Betrayal2/4

Ekos Alma2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Betrayal
Sillage & projection: Betrayal
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

BetrayalThe Dua Brand

Ekos AlmaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.37/ 5 · 629 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBetrayal

SillageBetrayal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerEkos AlmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

balsamic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Turkish RoseBlack PepperPatchouliCastoreumVetiverVioletNutmegButterMyrrhOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine

Base

Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Betrayal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day35

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men15

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,460

PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEkos AlmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Betrayal by The Dua Brand is an unapologetic, resinous leather fragrance that merges rich Turkish rose with sharp black pepper and deep castoreum. Spray it on, and you immediately notice a dark floral intensity balanced by buttery orris and gritty vetiver. It is dense. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cracked pep…

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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, Betrayal or Ekos Alma?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Betrayal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Betrayal for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Betrayal or Ekos Alma?

They last about the same: Betrayal 80/100, Ekos Alma 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Betrayal or Ekos Alma?

Betrayal projects furthest (Betrayal 75/100, Ekos Alma 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betrayal and Ekos Alma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Betrayal or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?

Betrayal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Betrayal and Ekos Alma?

Betrayal features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Patchouli, Castoreum and Vetiver. 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.