Fragrance comparison

Suede Cream vs Ekos Alma

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 686 ratings analysed

Suede Cream

Mango

4.2157 votes

Rank #10,418 TropicalVanilla

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31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ekos Alma

Natura

4.37629 votes

Rank #24,169 BalsamicWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ekos Alma takes 4 of 7 categories.

Suede Cream
Choose it for a tropical and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ekos Alma
Choose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Suede Cream3/7

Ekos Alma4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Suede CreamMango

Ekos AlmaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 59%

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

46%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

57 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEkos Alma

SillageEkos Alma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value53

Category winnerSuede CreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

balsamic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MangoBergamotMagnolia

Heart2-3 hrs

SaffronPatchouliJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

BenzoinVanillaVetiver

Top

MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine

Base

Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Magnolia, Patchouli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Suede Cream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer56

Fall100

Winter92

Day86

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSuede CreamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 21%Party 19%

Men15

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#24,169

PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSuede CreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mango Suede Cream by Mango delivers a clever spin on tropical sweetness by pairing juicy fruit with dry, resinous warmth. The perfume opens with a bright burst of ripe mango and sparkling bergamot, softened gently by airy magnolia flower petals. As the initial freshness settles on warm skin, saffron and earthy patchou…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Suede Cream or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma takes 4 of 7 categories. Suede Cream is rated 4.21/5 from 57 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Suede Cream for a tropical and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Suede Cream or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma lasts longest (Ekos Alma 78/100, Suede Cream 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suede Cream or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma projects furthest (Ekos Alma 66/100, Suede Cream 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Suede Cream and Ekos Alma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia, Patchouli and Jasmine.

Is Suede Cream or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Suede Cream is the stronger pick. For winter, Ekos Alma is the stronger pick. Suede Cream suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Suede Cream and Ekos Alma?

Suede Cream has top notes of Mango, Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Saffron, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla 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.