Fragrance comparison

Ego vs Nightscape

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

Ego

Bi-es

3.1828 votes

Rank #47,192 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Nightscape

Ulrich Lang

4.0077 votes

Rank #14,931 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nightscape takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ego
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nightscape
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ego2/7

Nightscape5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EgoBi-es

NightscapeUlrich Lang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

4.00/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

Category winnerNightscapeRating 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

34%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNightscapeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNightscape

SillageNightscape

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value39

Category winnerEgoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

leather61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and leather

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

LimeMintBasilSageBergamotTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneySesameVioletGeraniumJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossLeatherGuavaWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Mint and Geranium. Durations are only published for Nightscape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter19

Day100

Night19

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerEgoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men35

Unisex60

Women5

Work 33%Date 28%Casual 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,192

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,931

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerNightscapeHigher 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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Ulrich Lang Nightscape reinvents earthy patchouli by stripping away hippie nostalgia in favor of a crisp, nocturnal skyline aesthetic. The scent kicks off with an invigorating snap of lime, cool garden mint, and crushed basil before drying into a remarkably smooth heart of green geranium and sweet honey. As it warms o…

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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 Nightscape?

Nightscape takes 5 of 7 categories. Ego is rated 3.18/5 from 28 votes; Nightscape is rated 4.00/5 from 77 votes. Choose Ego for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nightscape for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ego or Nightscape?

Nightscape lasts longest (Nightscape 72/100, Ego 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ego or Nightscape?

Nightscape projects furthest (Nightscape 63/100, Ego 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ego and Nightscape smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Mint and Geranium.

Is Ego or Nightscape better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ego and Nightscape?

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. Nightscape has top notes of Lime, Mint, Basil and Sage, heart notes of Honey, Sesame, Violet and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Leather and Guava.