Fragrance comparison

Lineage vs Ekos Alma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,834 ratings analysed

Lineage

Amouage

3.681,205 votes

Rank #30,807 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Ekos Alma

Natura

4.37629 votes

Rank #25,859 BalsamicWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ekos Alma takes 7 of 7 categories.

Lineage
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Ekos Alma
Choose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Lineage0/7

Ekos Alma7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LineageAmouage

Ekos AlmaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 1,205 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

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

31%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

1,205 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEkos Alma

SillageEkos Alma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value53

Category winnerEkos AlmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

balsamic53%

citrus42%

balsamic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sichuan PepperGingerPeruvian PepperSaffron

Heart

OlibanumMyrrhFenugreek

Base

LabdanumBenzoinVetiverPatchouli

Top

MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine

Base

Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Myrrh, Labdanum and Benzoin. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEkos AlmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex70

Women21

Men15

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,807

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,859

PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEkos AlmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Lineage steps away from typical amber sweetness to deliver a dry, mineral breeze. It blends cold Sichuan pepper with the warmth of frankincense and myrrh on skin. Ideal for those who want a salty, resinous aura that defies traditional summer citrus profiles.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lineage or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma takes 7 of 7 categories. Lineage is rated 3.68/5 from 1,205 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Lineage for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lineage or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma lasts longest (Ekos Alma 78/100, Lineage 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lineage or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma projects furthest (Ekos Alma 66/100, Lineage 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lineage and Ekos Alma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Myrrh, Labdanum and Benzoin.

Is Lineage or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lineage is the stronger pick. For winter, Ekos Alma is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lineage and Ekos Alma?

Lineage has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Ginger, Peruvian Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Olibanum, Myrrh and Fenugreek, a base of Labdanum, Benzoin, Vetiver 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.