Ekos Alma vs Reflection 45 Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories.
Ekos AlmaChoose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Reflection 45 ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring.
Ekos Alma3/7
Reflection 45 Man4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Reflection 45 Man
- Community sentiment
- Ekos Alma
- Longevity
- Reflection 45 Man
- Sillage & projection
- Ekos Alma
- Value for money
- Ekos Alma
- Versatility
- Reflection 45 Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reflection 45 Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ekos AlmaNaturaReflection 45 ManAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 629 votes
Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%
4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
25%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
629 votes
66%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
2,023 votes
Category winnerEkos AlmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReflection 45 Man
SillageEkos Alma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEkos AlmaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothbalsamic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot
Heart
Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine
Base
Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper
Heart
IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla
Base
OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cardamom, Jasmine and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter92
Day–
Night–
Category winnerReflection 45 ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,012
PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,968
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerReflection 45 ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEkos 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 …
Reviews →Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.
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, Ekos Alma or Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Ekos Alma or Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, Ekos Alma 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ekos Alma or Reflection 45 Man?
Ekos Alma projects furthest (Ekos Alma 66/100, Reflection 45 Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ekos Alma and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Jasmine and Myrrh.
Is Ekos Alma or Reflection 45 Man 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 Reflection 45 Man?
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. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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