Qi vs Ekos Alma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ekos Alma takes 5 of 7 categories.
QiChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ekos AlmaChoose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Qi2/7
Ekos Alma5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ekos Alma
- Community sentiment
- Ekos Alma
- Longevity
- Ekos Alma
- Sillage & projection
- Ekos Alma
- Value for money
- Ekos Alma
- Versatility
- Qi
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Qi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
QiOrmonde JayneEkos AlmaNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 469 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 hate33%Love
39%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
469 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
Category winners
LongevityEkos Alma
SillageEkos Alma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEkos AlmaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
fresh84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
citrus61%
balsamic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lemon BlossomFreesiaNeroli
Heart
TeaOsmanthusHedioneRoseViolet
Base
MateMossMuskBenzoinMyrrh
Top
MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot
Heart
Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine
Base
Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum
InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Rose, Violet 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 seasonSpring100
Summer91
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Spring62
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerQiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,049
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews39
Overall rank#25,833
PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerQiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrmonde Jayne Qi opens with a crisp burst of lemon blossom, neroli, and freesia that quickly settles into a cool green tea heart. Golden osmanthus brings a soft apricot sweetness alongside violet and hedione. Earthy mate, clean musk, and dry moss anchor the delicate florals without adding heavy warmth. It sits light a…
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, Qi or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma takes 5 of 7 categories. Qi is rated 3.91/5 from 469 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Qi for a floral and green character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. 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, Qi or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma lasts longest (Ekos Alma 78/100, Qi 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Qi or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma projects furthest (Ekos Alma 66/100, Qi 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Qi and Ekos Alma smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Rose, Violet and Mate.
Is Qi or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Qi is the stronger pick. For winter, Ekos Alma is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Qi and Ekos Alma?
Qi has top notes of Lemon Blossom, Freesia and Neroli, heart notes of Tea, Osmanthus, Hedione and Rose, a base of Mate, Moss, Musk and Benzoin. 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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