Fragrance comparison

Ego vs Flowing Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 106 ratings analysed

Ego

Bi-es

3.1828 votes

Rank #45,461 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Flowing Man

Puma

3.8678 votes

Rank #25,249 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flowing Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ego
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Flowing Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ego3/7

Flowing Man4/7

Ratings & consensus: Flowing Man
Community sentiment: Flowing Man
Longevity: Ego
Sillage & projection: Flowing Man
Value for money: Ego
Versatility: Ego
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flowing Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EgoBi-es

Flowing ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

3.86/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 31%Had 60%Want 10%

Category winnerFlowing ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

36%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

29%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerFlowing ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityEgo

SillageFlowing Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEgoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

aromatic65%

woody53%

fresh42%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitGreen NotesBasilBergamotLavenderMintArtemisia

Heart

Pine TreeSea NotesGeraniumJasmineThyme

Base

LeatherPatchouliAmberSandalwoodCedarMoss

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMintPink GrapefruitGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarBasilCitruses

Base4-6 hrs

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Basil, Bergamot and Mint. Durations are only published for Flowing Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter19

Day100

Night19

Spring69

Summer100

Fall15

Winter15

Day100

Night13

Category winnerEgoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#25,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFlowing ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ego by Bi-es is an Oriental Fougere that balances sharp citrus with green, herbal aromatics. It hits the skin with grapefruit and mint before settling into a pine and leather dry-down. This fragrance works best for casual, everyday wear during the warmer months, offering an accessible style for those who prefer modern…

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Puma Flowing Man opens with an energetic splash of chilled pink grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed mint. You get a quick flash of alcohol for the first two minutes before the greenery settles into place. It smells clean, brisk, and undeniably sporty. The heart introduces green basil and dry cedarwood, preventing the in…

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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, Ego or Flowing Man?

Flowing Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Ego is rated 3.18/5 from 28 votes; Flowing Man is rated 3.86/5 from 78 votes. Choose Ego for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Flowing Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ego or Flowing Man?

Ego lasts longest (Ego 60/100, Flowing Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ego or Flowing Man?

Flowing Man projects furthest (Flowing Man 49/100, Ego 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ego and Flowing Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Basil, Bergamot and Mint.

Is Ego or Flowing Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ego is the stronger pick. For winter, Ego is the stronger pick. Ego suits daytime wear; Flowing Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ego and Flowing Man?

Ego has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Notes, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Sea Notes, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. Flowing Man has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Pink Grapefruit and Green Notes, heart notes of Cedar, Basil and Citruses, a base of Musk and Patchouli.