Fragrance comparison

Eidesis vs Open Sky

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,342 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eidesis

Aesop

4.01662 votes

Rank #3,138 WoodyFresh Spicy

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Open Sky

Byredo

3.65680 votes

Rank #5,818 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eidesis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eidesis
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Open Sky
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Eidesis4/7

Open Sky3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EidesisAesop

Open SkyByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 662 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 680 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerEidesisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

560 votes

35%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

8%Hate

569 votes

Category winnerEidesisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityOpen Sky

SillageOpen Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value37

Category winnerOpen SkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

powdery58%

aromatic44%

amber30%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

cannabis83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Black PepperOlibanumPetitgrain

Heart

CedarCumin

Base

SandalwoodVetiver

Top

PomeloBlack Pepper

Heart

cannabis

Base

VetiverPalo Santo

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEidesisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex72

Women5

Men16

Unisex76

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews113

Overall rank#5,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews110

Category winnerEidesisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eidesis opens with a vivid hit of black pepper and frankincense, then settles into dry cedar, soft sandalwood and a warm cumin thread that gives it a slightly human, lived-in edge. It feels woody, spicy and quietly meditative rather than loud. This suits someone who likes polished woods with personality. Sample first …

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Open Sky by Byredo offers a crisp, woody, and spicy experience for all genders. It centers on a sharp, zesty pomelo opening that quickly transitions into an herbal cannabis heart. The base features earthy vetiver and palo santo, grounding the scent for warm weather. This fragrance provides a unique, aromatic profile t…

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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, Eidesis or Open Sky?

Eidesis takes 4 of 7 categories. Eidesis is rated 4.01/5 from 662 votes; Open Sky is rated 3.65/5 from 680 votes. Choose Eidesis for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Open Sky for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eidesis or Open Sky?

Open Sky lasts longest (Open Sky 66/100, Eidesis 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eidesis or Open Sky?

Open Sky projects furthest (Open Sky 58/100, Eidesis 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eidesis and Open Sky smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Eidesis or Open Sky better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eidesis is the stronger pick. For winter, Eidesis is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eidesis and Open Sky?

Eidesis has top notes of Black Pepper, Olibanum and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cedar and Cumin, a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Open Sky has top notes of Pomelo and Black Pepper, heart notes of cannabis, a base of Vetiver and Palo Santo.