Ego vs Work@holic Base Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Work@holic Base Man takes 4 of 5 categories.
EgoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Work@holic Base ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ego1/5
Work@holic Base Man4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Work@holic Base Man
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ego
- Sillage & projection
- Work@holic Base Man
- Value for money
- Work@holic Base Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Work@holic Base Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EgoBi-esWork@holic Base ManLinn YoungWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.18/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%
3.83/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%
Category winnerWork@holic Base ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate11%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
36%Dislike
4%Hate
28 votes
11%Love
67%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEgo
SillageWork@holic Base Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWork@holic Base ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
leather61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitGreen NotesBasilBergamotLavenderMintArtemisia
Heart
Pine TreeSea NotesGeraniumJasmineThyme
Base
LeatherPatchouliAmberSandalwoodCedarMoss
Top
Green AppleGrapefruitLavenderMint
Heart
GeraniumCloves
Base
VetiverPatchouliMossPine Tree
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Mint and Pine Tree. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall38
Winter19
Day100
Night19
Spring75
Summer100
Fall8
Winter8
Day100
Night9
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,149
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#32,653
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerWork@holic Base ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEgo 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…
Reviews →Work@holic Base Man by Linn Young hits the skin with a sharp blast of tart green apple, cold mint, and tangy grapefruit. The opening smells crisp and energetic, making it an easy pick for early morning workouts or quick errands in warm weather. As the bright fruits settle, geranium and spicy cloves emerge to add a sub…
Reviews →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 Work@holic Base Man?
Work@holic Base Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Ego is rated 3.18/5 from 28 votes; Work@holic Base Man is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Ego for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Work@holic Base Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ego or Work@holic Base Man?
Ego lasts longest (Ego 60/100, Work@holic Base Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ego or Work@holic Base Man?
Work@holic Base Man projects furthest (Work@holic Base Man 46/100, Ego 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ego and Work@holic Base Man smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Mint and Pine Tree.
Is Ego or Work@holic Base Man better for summer or winter?
Ego suits daytime wear; Work@holic Base Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ego and Work@holic Base Man?
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. Work@holic Base Man has top notes of Green Apple, Grapefruit, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Cloves, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Pine Tree.
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