Fragrance comparison

Ekos Alma vs WS

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 640 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ekos Alma

Natura

4.37629 votes

Rank #26,012 BalsamicWarm Spicy

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Jequiti

3.6411 votes

Rank #64,059 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ekos Alma takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ekos Alma
Choose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
WS
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ekos Alma4/5

WS1/5

Ratings & consensus: Ekos Alma
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ekos Alma
Sillage & projection: Ekos Alma
Value for money: WS
Versatility: Not scored
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

WSJequiti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 629 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 59%Had 36%Want 5%

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

9%Love

55%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityEkos Alma

SillageEkos Alma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value72

Category winnerWSBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

balsamic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Black PepperPeppermintBergamotSicilian LemonDried Fruits

Heart

CardamomMintGreen Leaves

Base

MuskCoumarinVetiverCashmeranSandalowoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Bergamot 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–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter44

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex71

Women14

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

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#64,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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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WS by Jequiti delivers a brisk, energizing splash of crushed peppermint, zesty Sicilian lemon, and crackling black pepper right from the first spray. As the crisp opening settles on your skin, a cooling herbal heart of green leaves and spicy cardamom emerges, creating a clean shower-fresh feel. The drydown rests on a …

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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 WS?

Ekos Alma takes 4 of 5 categories. Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes; WS is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose WS for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ekos Alma or WS?

Ekos Alma lasts longest (Ekos Alma 78/100, WS 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ekos Alma or WS?

Ekos Alma projects furthest (Ekos Alma 66/100, WS 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ekos Alma and WS smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is Ekos Alma or WS better for summer or winter?

WS suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ekos Alma and WS?

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. WS has top notes of Black Pepper, Peppermint, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Mint and Green Leaves, a base of Musk, Coumarin, Vetiver and Cashmeran.