Fragrance comparison

Ego vs My Rules

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

Ego

Bi-es

3.1828 votes

Rank #51,395 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

My Rules

Playboy

4.3824 votes

Rank #27,744 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Rules takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ego
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
My Rules
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ego0/5

My Rules5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EgoBi-es

My RulesPlayboy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

4.38/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

Category winnerMy RulesRating 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

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMy Rules

SillageMy Rules

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMy RulesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

amber100%

woody65%

warm spicy30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

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

Black PepperBergamotMintArtemisia

Heart

LavenderHazelnutClearwoodSaltTonka Bean

Base

AmberwoodPatchouliMossCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Mint and Artemisia. 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

Summer47

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#51,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#27,744

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMy RulesHigher 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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My Rules by Playboy opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and cool mint that quickly snaps your attention. A splash of citrusy bergamot and bitter artemisia keeps the top light, preventing the spice from becoming heavy. As the initial splash calms down, a warm heart of roasted hazelnut, clearwood, and soothing lave…

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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, Ego or My Rules?

My Rules takes 5 of 5 categories. Ego is rated 3.18/5 from 28 votes; My Rules is rated 4.38/5 from 24 votes. Choose Ego for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose My Rules for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ego or My Rules?

They last about the same: My Rules 62/100, Ego 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ego or My Rules?

My Rules projects furthest (My Rules 53/100, Ego 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ego and My Rules smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Mint and Artemisia.

Is Ego or My Rules better for summer or winter?

Ego suits daytime wear; My Rules suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ego and My Rules?

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. My Rules has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Hazelnut, Clearwood and Salt, a base of Amberwood, Patchouli, Moss and Cashmere Wood.