Fragrance comparison

Il Velo di Maia vs Ekos Alma

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 630 ratings analysed

Il Velo di Maia

Aulentissima

5.001 votes

Rank #46,878 AmberViolet

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21%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Ekos Alma

Natura

4.37629 votes

Rank #22,782 BalsamicWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ekos Alma takes 2 of 3 categories.

Il Velo di Maia
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ekos Alma
Choose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Il Velo di Maia1/3

Ekos Alma2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ekos Alma
Sillage & projection: Il Velo di Maia
Value for money: Not scored
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

Il Velo di MaiaAulentissima

Ekos AlmaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.37/ 5 · 629 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

62%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

629 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEkos Alma

SillageIl Velo di Maia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

violet83%

powdery65%

soft spicy48%

fresh spicy30%

balsamic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletPink Pepper

Heart

Olibanum

Base

Amber

Top

MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine

Base

Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesViolet, Pink Pepper and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men15

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,878

PerfumerGiovanni Festa

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,782

PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEkos AlmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Velo di Maia by Aulentissima presents a thoughtful balance between floral grace and resinous depth. Opening with a crisp, spicy violet, it shifts into a warm olibanum heart that sits close to the skin. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, offering a refined, powdery presence that feels at home in an offi…

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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, Il Velo di Maia or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma takes 2 of 3 categories. Il Velo di Maia is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Il Velo di Maia for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Il Velo di Maia or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma lasts longest (Ekos Alma 78/100, Il Velo di Maia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Velo di Maia or Ekos Alma?

Il Velo di Maia projects furthest (Il Velo di Maia 75/100, Ekos Alma 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Velo di Maia and Ekos Alma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Violet, Pink Pepper and Olibanum.

Is Il Velo di Maia or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?

Il Velo di Maia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Velo di Maia and Ekos Alma?

Il Velo di Maia has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Amber. 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.