Fragrance comparison

Reflection 45 Man vs Ekos Alma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,652 ratings analysed

4 wins

Reflection 45 Man

Amouage

4.402,023 votes

Rank #25,968 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Ekos Alma

Natura

4.37629 votes

Rank #26,012 BalsamicWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Reflection 45 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring.
Ekos Alma
Choose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Reflection 45 Man4/7

Ekos Alma3/7

Ratings & consensus: Reflection 45 Man
Community sentiment: Ekos Alma
Longevity: Reflection 45 Man
Sillage & projection: Ekos Alma
Value for money: Ekos Alma
Versatility: Reflection 45 Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reflection 45 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Reflection 45 ManAmouage

Ekos AlmaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.37/ 5 · 629 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%

Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

2,023 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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityReflection 45 Man

SillageEkos Alma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value53

Category winnerEkos AlmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

balsamic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper

Heart

IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla

Base

OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax

Top

MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine

Base

Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Benzoin, Pink Pepper and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerReflection 45 ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men15

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,968

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,012

PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReflection 45 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.

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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, Reflection 45 Man or Ekos Alma?

Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Reflection 45 Man or Ekos Alma?

Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, Ekos Alma 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reflection 45 Man or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma projects furthest (Ekos Alma 66/100, Reflection 45 Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reflection 45 Man and Ekos Alma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Benzoin, Pink Pepper and Jasmine.

Is Reflection 45 Man or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reflection 45 Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Ekos Alma is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reflection 45 Man and Ekos Alma?

Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.