Introduction vs Ekos Alma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ekos Alma takes 4 of 5 categories.
IntroductionChoose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ekos AlmaChoose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Introduction1/5
Ekos Alma4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ekos Alma
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ekos Alma
- Sillage & projection
- Ekos Alma
- Value for money
- Introduction
- 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
IntroductionShiroEkos AlmaNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 45%Had 7%Want 48%
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 hate59%Love
24%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · 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
Category winners
LongevityEkos Alma
SillageEkos Alma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIntroductionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
white floral69%
powdery61%
balsamic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomGreen Notes
Heart
JasmineOrchidWater Lily
Base
CashmeranPatchouli
Top
MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot
Heart
Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine
Base
Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Water Lily and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall80
Winter40
Day100
Night50
Spring62
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,859
PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEkos AlmaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShiro Introduction arrives on skin with a surprising snap of cool, green notes and warm cardamom. It does not stay in the garden for long, as the opening gives way to a soft floral heart of orchid and water lily that floats over a warm base of cashmeran and patchouli. This blend feels clean and light, yet grounded by …
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 …
Reviews →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, Introduction or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma takes 4 of 5 categories. Introduction is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Introduction for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Introduction or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma lasts longest (Ekos Alma 78/100, Introduction 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Introduction or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma projects furthest (Ekos Alma 66/100, Introduction 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Introduction and Ekos Alma smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Water Lily and Patchouli.
Is Introduction or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?
Introduction suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Introduction and Ekos Alma?
Introduction has top notes of Cardamom and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orchid and Water Lily, a base of Cashmeran and Patchouli. 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.
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