Paradiso vs Ekos Alma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ekos Alma takes 3 of 4 categories.
ParadisoChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ekos AlmaChoose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Paradiso1/4
Ekos Alma3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ekos Alma
- Sillage & projection
- Ekos Alma
- Value for money
- Paradiso
- 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
ParadisoSapphire StudiosEkos AlmaNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
4.37/ 5 · 629 votes
Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
14%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
29%Hate
7 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 winnerParadisoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
warm spicy58%
aromatic44%
citrus30%
balsamic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperBergamot
Heart
LabdanumOlibanumClove
Base
VetiverCedarAmber
Top
MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot
Heart
Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine
Base
Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Labdanum and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
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#46,584
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#25,833
PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEkos AlmaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParadiso opens with peppery bergamot and a clear clove-vetiver edge, then settles into a dry ambered woodiness with cedar, resins and a slightly earthy feel. Early reviews suggest an unusual, atmospheric scent rather than an easy crowd pleaser, with moderate projection and decent staying power. It looks best suited to…
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, Paradiso or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma takes 3 of 4 categories. Paradiso is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Paradiso for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Paradiso or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma lasts longest (Ekos Alma 78/100, Paradiso 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Paradiso or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma projects furthest (Ekos Alma 66/100, Paradiso 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paradiso and Ekos Alma smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Labdanum and Olibanum.
Is Paradiso or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?
Paradiso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paradiso and Ekos Alma?
Paradiso has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Olibanum and Clove, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Amber. 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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