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Ecko by Marc Ecko vs Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海

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

Updated 174 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海 takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Ecko by Marc Ecko

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ecko by Marc Ecko2/5
Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海3/5
Ratings & consensus
Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海
Sillage & projection
Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海
Value for money
Ecko by Marc Ecko
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ecko by Marc Ecko

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Ecko by Marc EckoMarc Ecko
Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海Jijide
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.71/ 5 · 159 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 22%Had 10%Want 69%
Category winnerImpeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海Rating 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

53%Love
13%Like
20%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityImpeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海

SillageImpeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value58
Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
musky84%
fresh77%
soft spicy69%
powdery61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
patchouli77%
herbal69%
aromatic61%
Scent match10%Clearly different

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
ArtemisiaPeachCitruses
Heart
IncenseGeraniumCyclamen
Base
PatchouliTonka BeanPrecious WoodsCarrot SeedsCedar
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Artemisia, Incense and Tonka Bean. 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
Spring100
Summer33
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men91
Unisex9
Women0
Casual 43%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%
Men25
Unisex50
Women25
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#51,012

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoHigher 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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Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海 by Jijide opens with a refreshing splash of bitter Italian citruses, juicy momo peach, and aromatic herbal artemisia. As the bright opening settles on skin, a cooling floral heart of spicy geranium and gentle cyclamen emerges alongside a clean wisp of smoky incense. The base grounds the fragr…

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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 Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海?

Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海 takes 3 of 5 categories. Ecko by Marc Ecko is rated 3.71/5 from 159 votes; Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海 is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Ecko by Marc Ecko for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecko by Marc Ecko or Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海?

Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海 lasts longest (Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海 65/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecko by Marc Ecko or Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海?

Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海 projects furthest (Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海 70/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecko by Marc Ecko and Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Citruses, Artemisia, Incense and Tonka Bean.

Is Ecko by Marc Ecko or Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海 better for summer or winter?

Ecko by Marc Ecko suits daytime wear; Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecko by Marc Ecko and Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海?

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. Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海 has top notes of Artemisia, Peach and Citruses, heart notes of Incense, Geranium and Cyclamen, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Precious Woods and Carrot Seeds.

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