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Ego vs Leather Sensation

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

Updated 130 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leather Sensation takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Ego

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Leather Sensation

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Ego1/7
Leather Sensation6/7
Ratings & consensus
Leather Sensation
Community sentiment
Leather Sensation
Longevity
Leather Sensation
Sillage & projection
Leather Sensation
Value for money
Leather Sensation
Versatility
Ego
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Leather Sensation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
EgoBi-es
Leather SensationByblos
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.18/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%
3.88/ 5 · 102 votes
Have 54%Had 21%Want 26%
Category winnerLeather SensationRating 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

27%Love
54%Like
12%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerLeather SensationMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate54
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityLeather Sensation

SillageLeather Sensation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value77
¤ Price value92
Category winnerLeather SensationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
leather61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
leather69%
lavender61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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
Top
GrapefruitBergamotGeraniumPink Pepper
Heart
FernLavenderGreen Leaves
Base
LeatherSandalwoodMossAmberPatchouli Leaf
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer100
Fall38
Winter19
Day100
Night19
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEgoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex8
Women0
Men88
Unisex8
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,725

PerfumerHenri Bergia

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerLeather SensationHigher 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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Leather Sensation by Byblos is an aromatic leather fragrance crafted for men. Launched in 2017 by perfumer Henri Bergia, it opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and pink pepper, transitioning into a clean lavender and green leaf heart. It settles into a grounded base of leather, sandalwood, and moss, making it a rel…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ego or Leather Sensation?

Leather Sensation takes 6 of 7 categories. Ego is rated 3.18/5 from 28 votes; Leather Sensation is rated 3.88/5 from 102 votes. Choose Ego for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Leather Sensation for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ego or Leather Sensation?

Leather Sensation lasts longest (Leather Sensation 65/100, Ego 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ego or Leather Sensation?

Leather Sensation projects furthest (Leather Sensation 57/100, Ego 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ego and Leather Sensation smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Ego or Leather Sensation better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ego and Leather Sensation?

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. Leather Sensation has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Geranium and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Fern, Lavender and Green Leaves, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Moss and Amber.

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