Fragrance comparison

Ego vs Reclaimed Flame

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

Ego

Bi-es

3.1828 votes

Rank #46,685 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Reclaimed Flame

Future Society

3.3855 votes

Rank #19,298 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reclaimed Flame takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ego
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Reclaimed Flame
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ego2/7

Reclaimed Flame5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EgoBi-es

Reclaimed FlameFuture Society

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

3.38/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

Category winnerReclaimed FlameRating 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

18%Love

27%Like

29%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerReclaimed FlameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityEgo

SillageReclaimed Flame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value53

Category winnerEgoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

woody53%

herbal42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

TurmericEucalyptusGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

ArtemisiaChamomile

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Artemisia and Geranium. Durations are only published for Reclaimed Flame, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter19

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer94

Fall78

Winter39

Day100

Night35

Category winnerReclaimed FlameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men21

Unisex64

Women15

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 14%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#19,298

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerReclaimed FlameHigher 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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Reclaimed Flame by Future Society opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and sunlit bergamot that cuts cleanly through morning air. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus snap eases into a botanical heart of cool eucalyptus, peppery turmeric root, and earthy geranium foliage. It smells like crushed garden stems…

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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 Reclaimed Flame?

Reclaimed Flame takes 5 of 7 categories. Ego is rated 3.18/5 from 28 votes; Reclaimed Flame is rated 3.38/5 from 55 votes. Choose Ego for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Reclaimed Flame for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ego or Reclaimed Flame?

Ego lasts longest (Ego 60/100, Reclaimed Flame 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ego or Reclaimed Flame?

Reclaimed Flame projects furthest (Reclaimed Flame 47/100, Ego 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ego and Reclaimed Flame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Artemisia and Geranium.

Is Ego or Reclaimed Flame better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ego and Reclaimed Flame?

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. Reclaimed Flame has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Turmeric, Eucalyptus and Geranium, a base of Artemisia and Chamomile.