Fragrance comparison

Le Seducteur vs Ego

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

5 wins

Le Seducteur

G. Nejman

4.2575 votes

Rank #10,528 AromaticWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

Ego

Bi-es

3.1828 votes

Rank #46,951 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Seducteur takes 5 of 7 categories.

Le Seducteur
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ego
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Le Seducteur5/7

Ego2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le SeducteurG. Nejman

EgoBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%

3.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

Category winnerLe SeducteurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

11%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

36%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerLe SeducteurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityLe Seducteur

SillageLe Seducteur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value77

Category winnerEgoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

herbal53%

mossy42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaRosemaryGalbanumBergamotMint

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymePatchouliNutmegGreen NotesCinnamon

Base8-12 hrs

PineMossLeatherHoneyMusk

Top

GrapefruitGreen NotesBasilBergamotLavenderMintArtemisia

Heart

Pine TreeSea NotesGeraniumJasmineThyme

Base

LeatherPatchouliAmberSandalwoodCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Thyme. Durations are only published for Le Seducteur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter19

Day100

Night19

Category winnerEgoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Date 36%Casual 30%Work 18%Party 15%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,528

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#46,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLe SeducteurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Seducteur opens with a sharp, medicinal crackle of bitter artemisia, crushed mint, and green galbanum. Do not overspray this. The initial alcohol surge quickly gives way to a dense, resinous pine needle accord wrapped in stiff jacket leather and earthy patchouli. It feels rugged. Think of walking through a freezing…

Reviews →

Ego by Bi-es is an Oriental Fougere that balances sharp citrus with green, herbal aromatics. It hits the skin with grapefruit and mint before settling into a pine and leather dry-down. This fragrance works best for casual, everyday wear during the warmer months, offering an accessible style for those who prefer modern…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Seducteur or Ego?

Le Seducteur takes 5 of 7 categories. Le Seducteur is rated 4.25/5 from 75 votes; Ego is rated 3.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Le Seducteur for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ego for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Seducteur or Ego?

Le Seducteur lasts longest (Le Seducteur 83/100, Ego 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Seducteur or Ego?

Le Seducteur projects furthest (Le Seducteur 80/100, Ego 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Seducteur and Ego smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Thyme.

Is Le Seducteur or Ego better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ego is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Seducteur is the stronger pick. Le Seducteur suits evening wear; Ego suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Seducteur and Ego?

Le Seducteur has top notes of Artemisia, Rosemary, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Green Notes, a base of Pine, Moss, Leather and Honey. Ego has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Notes, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Sea Notes, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.