Fragrance comparison

Epic vs Earth

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

Epic

American Eagle

4.1010 votes

Rank #43,789 GreenAromatic

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64%scent match

Closely related

Earth

MegaCosm

3.8614 votes

Rank #57,370 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Epic
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Earth
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Epic2/4

Earth2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpicAmerican Eagle

EarthMegaCosm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 7%Had 3%Want 90%

Category winnerEpicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

21%Love

43%Like

36%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityEarth

SillageEarth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

green92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both green, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb

Heart

Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Base

Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk

Top

Sicilian LemonMandarin OrangePink PepperBlack CurrantPear

Heart

NeroliRhubarbGalbanumJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Neroli and Galbanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Spring43

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …

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Earth by MegaCosm is a bright aromatic green fragrance built around citrus, tart fruit, neroli, rhubarb, galbanum and clean musky amber. It opens zesty and lively, then turns greener, lightly floral and softly sweet as it settles. It suits someone who wants a fresh unisex scent with more character than a simple citru…

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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, Epic or Earth?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Earth is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Earth for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic or Earth?

Earth lasts longest (Earth 78/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic or Earth?

Earth projects furthest (Earth 50/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic and Earth smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Neroli and Galbanum.

Is Epic or Earth better for summer or winter?

Epic suits daytime wear; Earth suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic and Earth?

Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk. Earth has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Neroli, Rhubarb, Galbanum and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Amber and Labdanum.