Fragrance comparison

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ vs Sama

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,689 ratings analysed

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

Nishane

3.881,658 votes

Rank #2,605 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sama

Mawwal Arabia

4.2631 votes

Rank #45,061 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sama takes 5 of 7 categories.

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sama
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ2/7

Sama5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟNishane

SamaMawwal Arabia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 1,658 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerSamaRating 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

29%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerSamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySama

SillageEGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value76

Category winnerSamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

ozonic65%

soft spicy56%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesYuzuAnise

Heart

BasilMintCardamom

Base

LicoriceOlibanum

Top

Violet LeavesGrapefruitPearBlack CurrantBergamotBasil

Heart

CardamomGingerPeachLily of the ValleyCinnamon

Base

VetiverMuskCedarwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves, 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

Summer88

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night74

Category winnerSamaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex48

Women5

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,605

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#45,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟHigher 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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Sama opens bright and aromatic, with grapefruit, bergamot, pear and black currant over green violet leaf and basil. As it settles, cardamom, ginger and a touch of peach soften the freshness before a woody musky base of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and amber takes over. It reads as a fresh woody aromatic with fruity lift…

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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 Sama?

Sama takes 5 of 7 categories. EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ is rated 3.88/5 from 1,658 votes; Sama is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sama for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ or Sama?

Sama lasts longest (Sama 75/100, EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ or Sama?

Projection is very close: EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ 59/100, Sama 57/100 for sillage.

Do EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ and Sama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves, Basil and Cardamom.

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

For summer, Sama is the stronger pick. For winter, Sama is the stronger pick. Sama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ and Sama?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ has top notes of Violet Leaves, Yuzu and Anise, heart notes of Basil, Mint and Cardamom, a base of Licorice and Olibanum. Sama has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Peach and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedarwood and Patchouli.