Fragrance comparison

Masculin Barbare vs Ekos Estoraque 2021

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 213 ratings analysed

Masculin Barbare

Bourjois

5.001 votes

Rank #44,562 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Ekos Estoraque 2021

Natura

3.99212 votes

Rank #29,888 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Masculin Barbare
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ekos Estoraque 2021
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Masculin Barbare2/4

Ekos Estoraque 20212/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Masculin Barbare
Sillage & projection: Masculin Barbare
Value for money: Ekos Estoraque 2021
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ekos Estoraque 2021

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masculin BarbareBourjois

Ekos Estoraque 2021Natura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.99/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

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

37%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

212 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMasculin Barbare

SillageMasculin Barbare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value72

Category winnerEkos Estoraque 2021Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavender

Heart

GeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SpicesCedarSandalwood

Top

Green NotesLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeAnise

Heart

StoraxGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyRoseViolet

Base

CedarMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberCoumarin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,888

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEkos Estoraque 2021Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bourjois Masculin Barbare opens with an invigorating burst of sharp bergamot paired with clean lavender. As the bright top notes settle on skin, geranium and lily of the valley introduce a crisp floral contrast that prevents the citrus from feeling overly sour. The base anchors the overall composition in dry cedar, wa…

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Natura Ekos Estoraque 2021 brings a sharp, refreshing burst of green notes and citrus to the skin. This unisex fragrance centers on the resinous, aromatic profile of storax, offering a cooling, herbal experience. It sits close, making it an ideal companion for humid spring mornings or casual office days where you want…

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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, Masculin Barbare or Ekos Estoraque 2021?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Masculin Barbare is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Ekos Estoraque 2021 is rated 3.99/5 from 212 votes. Choose Masculin Barbare for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ekos Estoraque 2021 for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Masculin Barbare or Ekos Estoraque 2021?

Masculin Barbare lasts longest (Masculin Barbare 53/100, Ekos Estoraque 2021 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masculin Barbare or Ekos Estoraque 2021?

Masculin Barbare projects furthest (Masculin Barbare 80/100, Ekos Estoraque 2021 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masculin Barbare and Ekos Estoraque 2021 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Masculin Barbare or Ekos Estoraque 2021 better for summer or winter?

Masculin Barbare suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masculin Barbare and Ekos Estoraque 2021?

Masculin Barbare has top notes of Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Spices, Cedar and Sandalwood. Ekos Estoraque 2021 has top notes of Green Notes, Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Storax, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin.