Fragrance comparison

Ekos Alma vs Paithani

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 834 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ekos Alma

Natura

4.37629 votes

Rank #26,012 BalsamicWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Paithani

Penhaligon's

3.90205 votes

Rank #5,066 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ekos Alma takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ekos Alma
Choose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Paithani
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ekos Alma5/7

Paithani2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ekos AlmaNatura

PaithaniPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 629 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%

3.90/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerEkos AlmaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

629 votes

38%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

150 votes

Category winnerEkos AlmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEkos Alma

SillagePaithani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value47

Category winnerEkos AlmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

balsamic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

leather92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine

Base

Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum

Top

CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart

MilkRoseMate

Base

LeatherAmberwoodLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesMate, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Rose. 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–

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEkos AlmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex71

Women14

Men24

Unisex57

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,012

PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,066

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerPaithaniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ekos Alma by Natura creates a profound connection with the lush rainforest, grounded by precious priprioca oil and deep resins. It is a contemplative floral fragrance that unfolds slowly, offering a meditative experience. Best suited for autumn evenings or moments of reflection, it hugs the skin with a warm, balsamic …

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Paithani is a warm spicy leather fragrance with a chai-like softness: cardamom, nutmeg and pepper over milky rose, cedar, labdanum and amberwood. On skin it often reads as warm suede, spiced tea and polished wood, with a dry, aromatic edge rather than heavy sweetness. It suits people who enjoy bold spice, soft leather…

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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, Ekos Alma or Paithani?

Ekos Alma takes 5 of 7 categories. Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes; Paithani is rated 3.90/5 from 205 votes. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Paithani for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ekos Alma or Paithani?

They last about the same: Ekos Alma 78/100, Paithani 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ekos Alma or Paithani?

Paithani projects furthest (Paithani 70/100, Ekos Alma 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ekos Alma and Paithani smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Mate, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Rose.

Is Ekos Alma or Paithani better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ekos Alma and Paithani?

Ekos Alma has top notes of Mate, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Water Lily, Rose, Magnolia and Osmanthus, a base of Copaiba balm, Breu-Branco, Myrrh and Patchouli. Paithani has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Milk, Rose and Mate, a base of Leather, Amberwood, Labdanum and Cedar.