Fragrance comparison

Dollar vs Ego

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dollar

Paris Elysees

3.7165 votes

Rank #29,336 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Ego

Bi-es

3.1828 votes

Rank #51,149 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dollar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dollar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ego
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dollar6/7

Ego1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DollarParis Elysees

EgoBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 34%Had 52%Want 14%

3.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

Category winnerDollarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

65 votes

11%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

36%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerDollarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityEgo

SillageDollar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value77

Category winnerDollarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

earthy83%

fresh spicy74%

mossy65%

patchouli56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green NotesSageBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

JuniperLavenderThymeArtemisia

Base2 to 4 hours

MossPatchouliCedar

Top

GrapefruitGreen NotesBasilBergamotLavenderMintArtemisia

Heart

Pine TreeSea NotesGeraniumJasmineThyme

Base

LeatherPatchouliAmberSandalwoodCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Lavender and Thyme. Durations are only published for Dollar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer32

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night61

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter19

Day100

Night19

Category winnerDollarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#51,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDollarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dollar by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fougere built on brisk herbs, forest woods, and crisp citrus. Launched in 1991, the scent opens with a sharp flash of bergamot, herbal sage, and clean green notes that feel vibrant and clean. As the initial brightness settles, the heart introduces a distinctive blend of ar…

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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, Dollar or Ego?

Dollar takes 6 of 7 categories. Dollar is rated 3.71/5 from 65 votes; Ego is rated 3.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Dollar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ego for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dollar or Ego?

They last about the same: Ego 60/100, Dollar 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dollar or Ego?

Dollar projects furthest (Dollar 61/100, Ego 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dollar and Ego smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Lavender and Thyme.

Is Dollar or Ego better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dollar and Ego?

Dollar has top notes of Green Notes, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Lavender, Thyme and Artemisia, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Cedar. 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.