Fragrance comparison

Ecko by Marc Ecko vs Deep Forest

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 353 ratings analysed

Ecko by Marc Ecko

Marc Ecko

3.71159 votes

Rank #9,382 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Deep Forest

Bogner

4.26194 votes

Rank #3,234 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ecko by Marc Ecko
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Deep Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ecko by Marc Ecko1/7

Deep Forest6/7

Ratings & consensus: Deep Forest
Community sentiment: Deep Forest
Longevity: Deep Forest
Sillage & projection: Deep Forest
Value for money: Ecko by Marc Ecko
Versatility: Deep Forest
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Deep Forest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ecko by Marc EckoMarc Ecko

Deep ForestBogner

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%

Category winnerDeep ForestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

55%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

42%Love

53%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerDeep ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDeep Forest

SillageDeep Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value64

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

fresh77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerGrapefruitCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

LicoriceViolet LeafArtemisia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskIncenseTonka Bean

Top

NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli

Heart

VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon

Base

oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Artemisia, Musk and Incense. Durations are only published for Ecko by Marc Ecko, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Spring80

Summer47

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night71

Category winnerDeep ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,382

PerfumerLois Evans, Vincent Kuczinski

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#3,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDeep ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Ecko by Marc Ecko opens with an energetic jolt of cold pressed grapefruit, tart citrus pulp, and grated ginger. The initial spray delivers a brisk alcohol flash before settling quickly into a crisp, invigorating morning lather. Within twenty minutes, sweet black licorice and grassy violet leaf surface to balance …

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Deep Forest smells like a classic 1990s aromatic woody, bright with citrus and herbs at the top, then greener, spicier, and darker as patchouli, vetiver, oak moss, and incense settle in. It reads masculine, earthy, and slightly resinous rather than sweet. If you enjoy old-school forest-style compositions with moss, sp…

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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, Ecko by Marc Ecko or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories. Ecko by Marc Ecko is rated 3.71/5 from 159 votes; Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes. Choose Ecko by Marc Ecko for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecko by Marc Ecko or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecko by Marc Ecko or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecko by Marc Ecko and Deep Forest smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Artemisia, Musk and Incense.

Is Ecko by Marc Ecko or Deep Forest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. Ecko by Marc Ecko suits daytime wear; Deep Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecko by Marc Ecko and Deep Forest?

Ecko by Marc Ecko has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit and Citruses, heart notes of Licorice, Violet Leaf and Artemisia, a base of Musk, Incense and Tonka Bean. Deep Forest has top notes of Nutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Incense, Musk and French labdanum.