Fragrance comparison

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ vs Poker Face

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,100 ratings analysed

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

Nishane

3.881,658 votes

Rank #2,605 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Poker Face

Ted Lapidus

4.15442 votes

Rank #1,610 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poker Face takes 5 of 7 categories.

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Poker Face
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ2/7

Poker Face5/7

Ratings & consensus: Poker Face
Community sentiment: Poker Face
Longevity: EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ
Sillage & projection: EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ
Value for money: Poker Face
Versatility: Poker Face
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Poker Face

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟNishane

Poker FaceTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 1,658 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 442 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerPoker FaceRating 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

55%Love

33%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

397 votes

Category winnerPoker FaceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

SillageEGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPoker FaceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

ozonic65%

soft spicy56%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

iris84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesYuzuAnise

Heart

BasilMintCardamom

Base

LicoriceOlibanum

Top

LavenderViolet LeavesBergamotMint

Heart

IrisCardamomBlack Pepper

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves, Mint 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–

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPoker FaceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex48

Women5

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,605

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#1,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews85

Category winnerPoker FaceHigher 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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Poker Face by Ted Lapidus serves up a dark, spicy card of cardamom and powdery iris for a fraction of designer prices. It is built for cool autumn nights and close-encounter dates, offering a budget-friendly route to a highly sought-after masculine profile.

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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 Poker Face?

Poker Face takes 5 of 7 categories. EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ is rated 3.88/5 from 1,658 votes; Poker Face is rated 4.15/5 from 442 votes. Choose EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Poker Face for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ or Poker Face?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ lasts longest (EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ 72/100, Poker Face 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ or Poker Face?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ projects furthest (EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ 59/100, Poker Face 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ and Poker Face smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves, Mint and Cardamom.

Is EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ or Poker Face better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ and Poker Face?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ has top notes of Violet Leaves, Yuzu and Anise, heart notes of Basil, Mint and Cardamom, a base of Licorice and Olibanum. Poker Face has top notes of Lavender, Violet Leaves, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom and Black Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Cedar.