Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Firenze vs Ekos Alma

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 801 ratings analysed

Vanilla Firenze

Gucci

4.01172 votes

Rank #8,366 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ekos Alma

Natura

4.37629 votes

Rank #24,506 BalsamicWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ekos Alma takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vanilla Firenze
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ekos Alma
Choose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Vanilla Firenze2/7

Ekos Alma5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla FirenzeGucci

Ekos AlmaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

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

49%Love

19%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

172 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEkos Alma

SillageEkos Alma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value53

Category winnerEkos AlmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy90%

amber80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

balsamic50%

balsamic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperCardamomCarrot Seeds

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrrhIris ButterSiam Benzoin

Base4 to 7 hours

Bourbon Vanilla

Top

MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine

Base

Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Vanilla Firenze, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer17

Fall98

Winter100

Day66

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVanilla FirenzeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex51

Women30

Men15

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,366

PerfumerAlex Lee, Véronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#24,506

PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanilla FirenzeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla Firenze by Gucci presents a warm spicy vanilla profile built around resinous warmth and earthy iris butter. The opening delivers a crackle of black pepper and cardamom softened by the airy, powdery texture of carrot seeds. In the heart, rich myrrh and sweet Siam benzoin deepen the blend, creating a balsamic wa…

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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, Vanilla Firenze or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanilla Firenze is rated 4.01/5 from 172 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Vanilla Firenze for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, 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, Vanilla Firenze or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma lasts longest (Ekos Alma 78/100, Vanilla Firenze 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Firenze or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma projects furthest (Ekos Alma 66/100, Vanilla Firenze 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Firenze and Ekos Alma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom and Myrrh.

Is Vanilla Firenze or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Firenze is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla Firenze is the stronger pick. Vanilla Firenze suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Firenze and Ekos Alma?

Vanilla Firenze has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Myrrh, Iris Butter and Siam Benzoin, a base of Bourbon Vanilla. 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.