Fragrance comparison

Ecko by Marc Ecko vs #S

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 379 ratings analysed

Ecko by Marc Ecko

Marc Ecko

3.71159 votes

Rank #9,382 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Nasengold

3.97220 votes

Rank #5,964 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#S 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.
#S
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ecko by Marc Ecko1/7

#S6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ecko by Marc EckoMarc Ecko

#SNasengold

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

Category winner#SRating 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

31%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winner#SMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity#S

Sillage#S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value65

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%

citrus100%

musky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

wine61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and musky

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

CitronRed WineGrapefruitGingerBergamotPink PepperCardamomArtemisia

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMaltTuberose

Base

Iso E SuperMuskVetiverLeatherIncenseOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGinger, Grapefruit, Artemisia and Musk. 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

Summer88

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Category winner#SMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

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

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

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#5,964

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winner#SHigher 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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#S opens bright and brisk, with citron, grapefruit, bergamot and ginger pushing the citrus side first. Very quickly, the unusual red wine and malt notes start to show, giving it a tart, slightly boozy twist over musk, woods and soft leather. It reads firmly unisex and a little unconventional. If you like fresh fragran…

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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 #S?

#S takes 6 of 7 categories. Ecko by Marc Ecko is rated 3.71/5 from 159 votes; #S is rated 3.97/5 from 220 votes. Choose Ecko by Marc Ecko for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose #S for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecko by Marc Ecko or #S?

#S lasts longest (#S 71/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecko by Marc Ecko or #S?

#S projects furthest (#S 59/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecko by Marc Ecko and #S smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Ginger, Grapefruit, Artemisia and Musk.

Is Ecko by Marc Ecko or #S better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ecko by Marc Ecko and #S?

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. #S has top notes of Citron, Red Wine, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Malt and Tuberose, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Vetiver and Leather.