Fragrance comparison

Work@holic Base Man vs Ego

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

4 wins

Work@holic Base Man

Linn Young

3.8318 votes

Rank #32,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Ego

Bi-es

3.1828 votes

Rank #51,700 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Work@holic Base Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Work@holic Base Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ego
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Work@holic Base Man4/5

Ego1/5

Ratings & consensus: Work@holic Base Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ego
Sillage & projection: Work@holic Base Man
Value for money: Work@holic Base Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Work@holic Base Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Work@holic Base ManLinn Young

EgoBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%

3.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

Category winnerWork@holic Base ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

11%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

36%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityEgo

SillageWork@holic Base Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value77

Category winnerWork@holic Base ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleGrapefruitLavenderMint

Heart

GeraniumCloves

Base

VetiverPatchouliMossPine Tree

Top

GrapefruitGreen NotesBasilBergamotLavenderMintArtemisia

Heart

Pine TreeSea NotesGeraniumJasmineThyme

Base

LeatherPatchouliAmberSandalwoodCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Mint and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall8

Winter8

Day100

Night9

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter19

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerWork@holic Base ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Work@holic Base Man by Linn Young hits the skin with a sharp blast of tart green apple, cold mint, and tangy grapefruit. The opening smells crisp and energetic, making it an easy pick for early morning workouts or quick errands in warm weather. As the bright fruits settle, geranium and spicy cloves emerge to add a sub…

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Ego by Bi-es is an Oriental Fougere that balances sharp citrus with green, herbal aromatics. It hits the skin with grapefruit and mint before settling into a pine and leather dry-down. This fragrance works best for casual, everyday wear during the warmer months, offering an accessible style for those who prefer modern…

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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, Work@holic Base Man or Ego?

Work@holic Base Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Work@holic Base Man is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes; Ego is rated 3.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Work@holic Base Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ego for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Work@holic Base Man or Ego?

Ego lasts longest (Ego 60/100, Work@holic Base Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Work@holic Base Man or Ego?

Work@holic Base Man projects furthest (Work@holic Base Man 46/100, Ego 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Work@holic Base Man and Ego smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Mint and Geranium.

Is Work@holic Base Man or Ego better for summer or winter?

Work@holic Base Man suits daytime wear; Ego suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Work@holic Base Man and Ego?

Work@holic Base Man has top notes of Green Apple, Grapefruit, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Cloves, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Pine Tree. Ego has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Notes, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Sea Notes, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.