Vanilla Mistral vs Ekos Alma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ekos Alma takes 5 of 7 categories.
Vanilla MistralChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ekos AlmaChoose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Vanilla Mistral2/7
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 Mistral
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Mistral
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanilla MistralOrmonde JayneEkos AlmaNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 17%Had 2%Want 81%
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 hate48%Love
21%Like
19%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
42 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 bothwoody100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
amber77%
fruity69%
warm spicy61%
balsamic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PistachioPomegranateCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
VanillaCashmeranFigViolet
Base
AmbergrisSandalwoodVetiver
Top
MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot
Heart
Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine
Base
Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Violet and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day82
Night100
Spring62
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVanilla MistralMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,882
PerfumerElodie Bernard, Linda Pilkington
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#25,833
PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVanilla MistralHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrmonde Jayne Vanilla Mistral opens with green pistachio, black pepper, and cool cardamom before settling into dry vanilla, fig, and plush cashmeran. A base of vetiver, sandalwood, and ambergris keeps the dry-down woody rather than sugary. Designed for autumn days and cool evenings, it offers a dry spicy character for…
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, Vanilla Mistral or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanilla Mistral is rated 4.02/5 from 42 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Vanilla Mistral for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on 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, Vanilla Mistral or Ekos Alma?
Ekos Alma lasts longest (Ekos Alma 78/100, Vanilla Mistral 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanilla Mistral or Ekos Alma?
Projection is very close: Ekos Alma 66/100, Vanilla Mistral 65/100 for sillage.
Do Vanilla Mistral and Ekos Alma smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Violet and Vetiver.
Is Vanilla Mistral or Ekos Alma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vanilla Mistral is the stronger pick. For winter, Ekos Alma is the stronger pick. Vanilla Mistral suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla Mistral and Ekos Alma?
Vanilla Mistral has top notes of Pistachio, Pomegranate, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Vanilla, Cashmeran, Fig and Violet, a base of Ambergris, 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.
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