Fragrance comparison

Gothique vs Ekos Alma

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 749 ratings analysed

Gothique

Alkemia Perfumes

3.50120 votes

Rank #9,641 AmberSweet

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50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ekos Alma

Natura

4.37629 votes

Rank #23,508 BalsamicWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ekos Alma takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gothique
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ekos Alma
Choose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Gothique3/7

Ekos Alma4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GothiqueAlkemia Perfumes

Ekos AlmaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

4.37/ 5 · 629 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%

Category winnerEkos AlmaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

97 votes

62%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

629 votes

Category winnerEkos AlmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEkos Alma

SillageEkos Alma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value53

Category winnerGothiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

balsamic30%

balsamic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MyrrhOlibanumCaneléStyraxCassiaBenzoinNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Atlas CedarVetiverLabdanumLiquidambar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine

Base

Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Olibanum, Benzoin 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

Spring20

Summer17

Fall89

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGothiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex84

Women16

Men15

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,641

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#23,508

PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGothiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gothique by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Gothique was launched in 2018.

Reviews →

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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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, Gothique or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma takes 4 of 7 categories. Gothique is rated 3.50/5 from 120 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Gothique for a amber and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gothique or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma lasts longest (Ekos Alma 78/100, Gothique 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gothique or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma projects furthest (Ekos Alma 66/100, Gothique 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gothique and Ekos Alma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Olibanum, Benzoin and Vetiver.

Is Gothique or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gothique is the stronger pick. For winter, Gothique is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gothique and Ekos Alma?

Gothique features Myrrh, Olibanum, Canelé, Styrax and Cassia. 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.