Thé Vanille vs Ekos Alma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ekos Alma takes 4 of 7 categories.
Thé VanilleChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ekos AlmaChoose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Thé Vanille3/7
Ekos Alma4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ekos Alma
- Community sentiment
- Ekos Alma
- Longevity
- Ekos Alma
- Sillage & projection
- Ekos Alma
- Value for money
- Thé Vanille
- Versatility
- Thé Vanille
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Thé Vanille
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Thé VanilleNetteEkos AlmaNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 306 votes
Have 80%Had 20%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 hate18%Love
38%Like
24%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
282 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 winnerThé VanilleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
warm spicy92%
salty84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
iris61%
balsamic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaltMateCardamomTurmeric
Heart
MagnoliaNarcissus
Base
VanillaOrrisCO2 Extracts
Top
MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot
Heart
Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine
Base
Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum
InformationalShared notesMate, Cardamom and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring62
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThé VanilleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,029
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews71
Overall rank#25,833
PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThé VanilleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThé Vanille is a salty, spiced tea scent with vanilla in the background rather than front and center. On many wearers it opens with turmeric, cardamom and mineral salt, then settles into something airy, herbal and lightly powdery. If you want a dessert vanilla, sample first. If a coastal tea, clean floral freshness an…
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, Thé Vanille or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma takes 4 of 7 categories. Thé Vanille is rated 3.73/5 from 306 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Thé Vanille for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Thé Vanille or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma lasts longest (Ekos Alma 78/100, Thé Vanille 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Thé Vanille or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma projects furthest (Ekos Alma 66/100, Thé Vanille 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Thé Vanille and Ekos Alma smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mate, Cardamom and Magnolia.
Is Thé Vanille or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Thé Vanille is the stronger pick. For winter, Thé Vanille is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Thé Vanille and Ekos Alma?
Thé Vanille has top notes of Salt, Mate, Cardamom and Turmeric, heart notes of Magnolia and Narcissus, a base of Vanilla, Orris and CO2 Extracts. 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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