Fragrance comparison

Ektoràs vs N-Geen

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ektoràs

Alberto Allegretti

4.254 votes

Rank #49,948 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

N-Geen

Quearmé

2.9010 votes

Rank #60,822 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ektoràs takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ektoràs
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
N-Geen
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ektoràs4/4

N-Geen0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EktoràsAlberto Allegretti

N-GeenQuearmé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

2.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 33%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

20%Love

10%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate48

Category winners

LongevityEktoràs

SillageEktoràs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value17

Category winnerEktoràsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

green72%

rose58%

patchouli44%

fresh30%

woody100%

powdery83%

musky65%

fresh spicy48%

animalic30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ThujaGrassSicilian LemonGingerChocolateSweet Orange

Heart

TarragonEucalyptusVioletCuminVanilla

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliRoseAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

CuminHoney

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskCedarGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla

InformationalShared notesViolet, Cumin, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for N-Geen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Date 38%Party 28%Casual 22%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,822

PerfumerCaroline de Boutiny

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEktoràsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ektoràs is a green, woody aromatic with a bright citrus lift and a slightly offbeat twist. The opening reads like lemon and sweet orange over crushed herbs and fresh-cut grass, with ginger adding bite and a faint cocoa-like shade. As it settles, you get cool eucalyptus and tarragon, a soft violet tone, and a warm, cum…

Reviews →

Quearmé N-Geen is a bold woody spicy fragrance created for men who appreciate uncompromising depth. It opens with an immediate flash of pungent cumin sweetened by rich, unrefined honey. As the initial sharpness mellows, a heart of earthy patchouli and powdery violet provides an intriguing textural contrast, softening …

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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, Ektoràs or N-Geen?

Ektoràs takes 4 of 4 categories. Ektoràs is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; N-Geen is rated 2.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Ektoràs for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose N-Geen for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ektoràs or N-Geen?

Ektoràs lasts longest (Ektoràs 76/100, N-Geen 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ektoràs or N-Geen?

Ektoràs projects furthest (Ektoràs 55/100, N-Geen 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ektoràs and N-Geen smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Cumin, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.

Is Ektoràs or N-Geen better for summer or winter?

Ektoràs suits daytime wear; N-Geen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ektoràs and N-Geen?

Ektoràs has top notes of Thuja, Grass, Sicilian Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Tarragon, Eucalyptus, Violet and Cumin, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Rose and Ambergris. N-Geen has top notes of Cumin and Honey, heart notes of Patchouli and Violet, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Amber.