Fragrance comparison

Prince d'Or vs Ego

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Prince d'Or

Brocard

1.003 votes

Rank #75,853 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Ego

Bi-es

3.1828 votes

Rank #51,149 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ego takes 2 of 4 categories.

Prince d'Or
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ego
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Prince d'Or1/4

Ego2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Prince d'Or
Value for money: Ego
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ego

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prince d'OrBrocard

EgoBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 60%Want 20%

3.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

11%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

36%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePrince d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value77

Category winnerEgoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilLavenderGreen AppleGrapefruitMint

Heart

JasmineClovesGeraniumSage

Base

PatchouliSpruce

Top

GrapefruitGreen NotesBasilBergamotLavenderMintArtemisia

Heart

Pine TreeSea NotesGeraniumJasmineThyme

Base

LeatherPatchouliAmberSandalwoodCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lavender, Grapefruit and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter19

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,853

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEgoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard released Prince d'Or in 2014 as an aromatic spicy fragrance for men who prefer crisp herbal accords over modern synthetic sugar. The scent opens with a sharp burst of basil, mint, green apple, and grapefruit, giving off an energetic citrus bite. As the top notes settle, geranium and jasmine mix with cloves and…

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…

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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, Prince d'Or or Ego?

Ego takes 2 of 4 categories. Prince d'Or is rated 1.00/5 from 3 votes; Ego is rated 3.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Prince d'Or for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ego for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince d'Or or Ego?

They last about the same: Prince d'Or 60/100, Ego 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Prince d'Or or Ego?

Prince d'Or projects furthest (Prince d'Or 50/100, Ego 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prince d'Or and Ego smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Lavender, Grapefruit and Mint.

Is Prince d'Or or Ego better for summer or winter?

Prince d'Or suits day or night wear; Ego suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prince d'Or and Ego?

Prince d'Or has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Green Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Cloves, Geranium and Sage, a base of Patchouli and Spruce. 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.