Fragrance comparison

Paithani vs Ekos Alma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 834 ratings analysed

Paithani

Penhaligon's

3.90205 votes

Rank #5,066 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ekos Alma

Natura

4.37629 votes

Rank #26,012 BalsamicWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ekos Alma takes 5 of 7 categories.

Paithani
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ekos Alma
Choose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Paithani2/7

Ekos Alma5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PaithaniPenhaligon's

Ekos AlmaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

38%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

150 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEkos Alma

SillagePaithani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value53

Category winnerEkos AlmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

leather92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

balsamic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart

MilkRoseMate

Base

LeatherAmberwoodLabdanumCedar

Top

MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine

Base

Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Rose and Mate. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEkos AlmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex57

Women20

Men15

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,066

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#26,012

PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPaithaniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paithani is a warm spicy leather fragrance with a chai-like softness: cardamom, nutmeg and pepper over milky rose, cedar, labdanum and amberwood. On skin it often reads as warm suede, spiced tea and polished wood, with a dry, aromatic edge rather than heavy sweetness. It suits people who enjoy bold spice, soft leather…

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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, Paithani or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma takes 5 of 7 categories. Paithani is rated 3.90/5 from 205 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Paithani for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Paithani or Ekos Alma?

They last about the same: Ekos Alma 78/100, Paithani 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Paithani or Ekos Alma?

Paithani projects furthest (Paithani 70/100, Ekos Alma 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paithani and Ekos Alma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Rose and Mate.

Is Paithani or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paithani is the stronger pick. For winter, Paithani is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paithani and Ekos Alma?

Paithani has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Milk, Rose and Mate, a base of Leather, Amberwood, Labdanum and Cedar. 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.