Fragrance comparison

Big Sur vs Ekos Pedra

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 179 ratings analysed

Big Sur

L'Aromatica Perfume

4.0037 votes

Rank #21,314 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ekos Pedra

Natura

4.23142 votes

Rank #27,943 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ekos Pedra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Big Sur
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ekos Pedra
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Big Sur3/7

Ekos Pedra4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ekos Pedra
Community sentiment: Ekos Pedra
Longevity: Ekos Pedra
Sillage & projection: Ekos Pedra
Value for money: Big Sur
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

Ekos PedraNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

4.23/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 47%Had 2%Want 51%

Category winnerEkos PedraRating 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

51%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerEkos PedraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEkos Pedra

SillageEkos Pedra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value38

Category winnerBig SurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

marine69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

mineral84%

lavender77%

woody69%

herbal61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Breu-BrancoLavenderBergamotArtemisia

Heart

Mineral notesCypressGeranium

Base

AmberMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesArtemisia 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

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBig SurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men45

Unisex54

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,314

PerfumerLoreto Remsing

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#27,943

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Ekos Pedra is a woody aromatic scent that brings the mineral intensity of the Amazon to skin. Built around the unique resinous note of Breu-Branco and a cool mineral heart, it balances herbal lavender with earthy moss and patchouli. It is a bold, grounding choice for anyone seeking a fragrance that feels raw, wild, an…

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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 Ekos Pedra?

Ekos Pedra takes 4 of 7 categories. Big Sur is rated 4.00/5 from 37 votes; Ekos Pedra is rated 4.23/5 from 142 votes. Choose Big Sur for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ekos Pedra for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Big Sur or Ekos Pedra?

Ekos Pedra lasts longest (Ekos Pedra 72/100, Big Sur 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Big Sur or Ekos Pedra?

Ekos Pedra projects furthest (Ekos Pedra 58/100, Big Sur 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Big Sur and Ekos Pedra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia and Moss.

Is Big Sur or Ekos Pedra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Big Sur and Ekos Pedra?

Big Sur features Sequoia, Bay Leaf, Sea Notes, Nettle and Artemisia. Ekos Pedra has top notes of Breu-Branco, Lavender, Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Mineral notes, Cypress and Geranium, a base of Amber, Moss and Patchouli.