Fragrance comparison

Big Sur vs Ego

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

5 wins

Big Sur

L'Aromatica Perfume

4.0037 votes

Rank #21,314 AromaticGreen

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Ego

Bi-es

3.1828 votes

Rank #48,455 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Big Sur takes 5 of 7 categories.

Big Sur
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ego
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Big Sur5/7

Ego1/7

Ratings & consensus: Big Sur
Community sentiment: Big Sur
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Big Sur
Value for money: Ego
Versatility: Big Sur
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Big Sur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Big SurL'Aromatica Perfume

EgoBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

3.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

Category winnerBig SurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

11%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

36%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerBig SurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBig Sur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value77

Category winnerEgoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

marine69%

herbal61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SequoiaBay LeafSea NotesNettleArtemisiaMossHerbal Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitGreen NotesBasilBergamotLavenderMintArtemisia

Heart

Pine TreeSea NotesGeraniumJasmineThyme

Base

LeatherPatchouliAmberSandalwoodCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Artemisia and Moss. Durations are only published for Big Sur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall90

Winter40

Day100

Night42

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter19

Day100

Night19

Category winnerBig SurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,314

PerfumerLoreto Remsing

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#48,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBig SurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Big Sur by L'Aromatica Perfume captures the raw, invigorating aroma of the Northern California coastline where towering redwoods meet cold Pacific breakers. Built around earthy sequoia wood, bitter green artemisia, and salty sea air, this indie scent skips artificial marine sweetness in favor of damp coastal needles, …

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Ego by Bi-es is an Oriental Fougere that balances sharp citrus with green, herbal aromatics. It hits the skin with grapefruit and mint before settling into a pine and leather dry-down. This fragrance works best for casual, everyday wear during the warmer months, offering an accessible style for those who prefer modern…

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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, Big Sur or Ego?

Big Sur takes 5 of 7 categories. Big Sur is rated 4.00/5 from 37 votes; Ego is rated 3.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Big Sur for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ego for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Big Sur or Ego?

They last about the same: Big Sur 60/100, Ego 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Big Sur or Ego?

Big Sur projects furthest (Big Sur 48/100, Ego 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Big Sur and Ego smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Artemisia and Moss.

Is Big Sur or Ego better for summer or winter?

For summer, Big Sur is the stronger pick. For winter, Big Sur is the stronger pick. Big Sur suits daytime wear; Ego suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Big Sur and Ego?

Big Sur features Sequoia, Bay Leaf, Sea Notes, Nettle and Artemisia. Ego has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Notes, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Sea Notes, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.