Fragrance comparison

Ego vs Salted Gin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ego

Bi-es

3.1828 votes

Rank #51,655 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Salted Gin

Mistral

4.502 votes

Rank #56,537 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ego takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ego
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Salted Gin
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ego3/4

Salted Gin0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EgoBi-es

Salted GinMistral

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageEgo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value63

Category winnerEgoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

woody100%

mossy83%

warm spicy65%

earthy48%

smoky30%

Scent match29%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

GrapefruitMint

Heart

Guaiac WoodEbony WoodJasmine

Base

MossWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint, Jasmine and Amber. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#56,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEgoHigher 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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Salted Gin opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit and mint, then settles into dry woods, moss, and soft musk. The overall effect is fresh at first, then cleaner and more grounded as it dries down. It suits buyers who want a woody aromatic scent with a slightly coastal feel rather than something sugary or loud. Wear seem…

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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 Salted Gin?

Ego takes 3 of 4 categories. Ego is rated 3.18/5 from 28 votes; Salted Gin is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ego for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Salted Gin for a woody and mossy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ego or Salted Gin?

They last about the same: Ego 60/100, Salted Gin 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ego or Salted Gin?

Projection is very close: Ego 43/100, Salted Gin 42/100 for sillage.

Do Ego and Salted Gin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Ego or Salted Gin better for summer or winter?

Ego suits daytime wear; Salted Gin suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ego and Salted Gin?

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. Salted Gin has top notes of Grapefruit and Mint, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Ebony Wood and Jasmine, a base of Moss, White Musk and Amber.