Fragrance comparison

Ecko by Marc Ecko vs L'Esprit Divin

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 221 ratings analysed

Ecko by Marc Ecko

Marc Ecko

3.71159 votes

Rank #9,382 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

L'Esprit Divin

Paul Emilien

3.9062 votes

Rank #29,574 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Esprit Divin takes 4 of 7 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.
L'Esprit Divin
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ecko by Marc Ecko2/7

L'Esprit Divin4/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Esprit Divin
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: L'Esprit Divin
Sillage & projection: L'Esprit Divin
Value for money: Ecko by Marc Ecko
Versatility: L'Esprit Divin
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

L'Esprit DivinPaul Emilien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 60%

Category winnerL'Esprit DivinRating 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

35%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityL'Esprit Divin

SillageL'Esprit Divin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value46

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%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

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

IncenseAmberRoseIndian SaffronNutmegMadagascar ClovesCardamomGinger

Heart

Woody NotesPalisander RosewoodMuskPatchouliCyperus esculentusSandalwoodViolet Leaf

Base

Turkish Rose

InformationalShared notesGinger, Violet Leaf, 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

Spring23

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day62

Night100

Category winnerL'Esprit DivinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

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

Men50

Unisex50

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#29,574

PerfumerPatrick Bodifee

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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L'Esprit Divin opens with a prickly blast of Indian saffron, nutmeg, and tart grapefruit before sinking into a dense core of smoky incense and palisander rosewood. As the fragrance settles, warm amber and dry patchouli anchor the spice on skin. It wears rich and resinous during cold November nights, leaving a subtle p…

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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 L'Esprit Divin?

L'Esprit Divin takes 4 of 7 categories. Ecko by Marc Ecko is rated 3.71/5 from 159 votes; L'Esprit Divin is rated 3.90/5 from 62 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 L'Esprit Divin for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecko by Marc Ecko or L'Esprit Divin?

L'Esprit Divin lasts longest (L'Esprit Divin 85/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecko by Marc Ecko or L'Esprit Divin?

L'Esprit Divin projects furthest (L'Esprit Divin 74/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecko by Marc Ecko and L'Esprit Divin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Violet Leaf, Musk and Incense.

Is Ecko by Marc Ecko or L'Esprit Divin better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Esprit Divin is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Esprit Divin is the stronger pick. Ecko by Marc Ecko suits daytime wear; L'Esprit Divin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecko by Marc Ecko and L'Esprit Divin?

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. L'Esprit Divin has top notes of Incense, Amber, Rose and Indian Saffron, heart notes of Woody Notes, Palisander Rosewood, Musk and Patchouli, a base of Turkish Rose.