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EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ vs Barfly

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

Updated 2,133 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barfly takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

    Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

  • Barfly

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ1/7
Barfly6/7
Ratings & consensus
Barfly
Community sentiment
Barfly
Longevity
EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ
Sillage & projection
Barfly
Value for money
Barfly
Versatility
Barfly
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Barfly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟNishane
BarflyScotch & Soda
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.88/ 5 · 1,658 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 475 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerBarflyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
32%Like
17%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate

1,658 votes

58%Love
30%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate

282 votes

Category winnerBarflyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityEGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

SillageBarfly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value36
¤ Price value72
Category winnerBarflyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
citrus74%
ozonic65%
soft spicy56%
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Violet LeavesYuzuAnise
Heart
BasilMintCardamom
Base
LicoriceOlibanum
Top
OrangeCardamomAniseLemonMandarin OrangePepperCaloneBasil
Heart
SandalwoodLavenderIrisCedarJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Base
VanillaMuskIncense
InformationalShared notesAnise, Basil and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter62
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBarflyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men47
Unisex48
Women5
Men46
Unisex51
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,605

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#1,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews95

Category winnerBarflyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ opens with a sharp burst of tart yuzu citrus alongside crushed violet leaves and a distinct flick of star anise. As the bright citrus settles, bruised basil leaves and crisp mint take over the center, giving the composition a cool, savory green texture. The dry-down introduces a subtle chewiness from lico…

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Barfly by Scotch & Soda is a versatile oriental fougere that balances bright citrus top notes with a cozy, powdery heart. It is a popular choice for daily wear, pairing crisp orange and lemon with a warm sandalwood and vanilla dry-down. This unisex fragrance feels comfortable and approachable, working well for office …

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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, EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ or Barfly?

Barfly takes 6 of 7 categories. EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ is rated 3.88/5 from 1,658 votes; Barfly is rated 4.20/5 from 475 votes. Choose EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring. Choose Barfly for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ or Barfly?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ lasts longest (EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ 72/100, Barfly 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ or Barfly?

Projection is very close: Barfly 60/100, EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ 59/100 for sillage.

Do EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ and Barfly smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Anise, Basil and Cardamom.

Is EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ or Barfly better for summer or winter?

For summer, EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ is the stronger pick. For winter, Barfly is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ and Barfly?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ has top notes of Violet Leaves, Yuzu and Anise, heart notes of Basil, Mint and Cardamom, a base of Licorice and Olibanum. Barfly has top notes of Orange, Cardamom, Anise and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Iris and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Incense.

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