Fragrance comparison

Ekos Alma vs Vanilla Monsoon

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 688 ratings analysed

Ekos Alma

Natura

4.37629 votes

Rank #22,907 BalsamicWarm Spicy

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23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vanilla Monsoon

Salum Parfums · 2024

3.9759 votes

Rank #26,724 VanillaMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Monsoon takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ekos Alma
Choose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vanilla Monsoon
Choose it for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ekos Alma3/7

Vanilla Monsoon4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ekos AlmaNatura

Vanilla MonsoonSalum Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 629 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%

3.97/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 72%

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

46%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerEkos AlmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Monsoon

SillageVanilla Monsoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value54

Category winnerVanilla MonsoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

balsamic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

vanilla100%

marine92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

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

Rain NotesCardamomOrange

Heart

Vanilla FlowerAquatic notesFruity NotesJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Patchouli and Benzoin. 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

Summer83

Fall83

Winter74

Day100

Night–

Category winnerVanilla MonsoonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex71

Women14

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,907

PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,724

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerEkos AlmaHigher 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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Vanilla Monsoon by Salum Parfums puts a brisk coastal spin on sweet gourmand fragrances by mixing rich vanilla with fresh rain notes. Right away, a splash of wet ozonic mist and bright orange cuts through the warmth, sharpened by green cardamom pods. As it settles, creamy vanilla flower and jasmine float over a distin…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ekos Alma or Vanilla Monsoon?

Vanilla Monsoon takes 4 of 7 categories. Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes; Vanilla Monsoon is rated 3.97/5 from 59 votes. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vanilla Monsoon for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ekos Alma or Vanilla Monsoon?

They last about the same: Vanilla Monsoon 79/100, Ekos Alma 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ekos Alma or Vanilla Monsoon?

Vanilla Monsoon projects furthest (Vanilla Monsoon 71/100, Ekos Alma 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ekos Alma and Vanilla Monsoon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Patchouli and Benzoin.

Is Ekos Alma or Vanilla Monsoon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Monsoon is the stronger pick. For winter, Ekos Alma is the stronger pick. Vanilla Monsoon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ekos Alma and Vanilla Monsoon?

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. Vanilla Monsoon has top notes of Rain Notes, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Vanilla Flower, Aquatic notes, Fruity Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Benzoin.