Ego Stratis

Immediately I’m hit with the same masculine notes that most people detect upon application. It’s a heavy, and overall pleasing combination of Calone, Lemon and Bergamot. Very refreshing and masculine! Then follows the heart notes with a distinct, noticeable and elegantly well rounded soft blueberry. As for the neroli, it follows the scent from the beginning towards the dry down. The heart notes balances out the top notes and succeeds in pulling this fragrance towards something more feminine. At the end of the experience is a soft and intimate skin scent combined of Ambroxan and the ever so persistent blueberry note. I’d definitely rate this perfume as true to its convictions. It’s neither overly masculine nor feminine in my opinion. That being said it’s easier to pull this off as a man than vice versa imho. The top notes are so masculine that it kinda pushes this fragrance towards something quite unisex/ masculine. That being said if you’re a woman I’ll advise you to suffer through the opening which only lasts about 5 minutes anyways. After that it’s more of a unisex/ feminine perfume and quite enjoyable at that. The scent is moderate in projection and longevity making it last for about 4-6 hours. Value for money: ok Scent: intoxicating and delightful! Definitely blind buy worthy if you enjoy blueberry. Only complaint I have is that I bought a sample when I should’ve bought a 100ml.

At first, i figured this was a masculine leaning scent just like everyone else. It wasn’t until I actually tested it on my skin that everything changed. For starters, the opening definitely still smelled like your typical aquatic scent. But then, the magic is in the dry down. So, you have to be patient to see the beauty in this scent. Fortunately, I can be very patient. It turned into a subtly sweet almost warm scent. It was unrecognizable from the opening. I tossed my testing strip to the side and revisited it a few days later and the scent was still really strong on the strip and it was a little warmer but not nearly as warm as it was on my skin. I can only get a hint of the blueberry and the ambroxan is smooth like it is in Not A Perfume. It’s also super long lasting. I spray it on my skin in the morning and I still smell it at the end of the day. The scent trail is a soft but present. I think this one is getting hate bc it’s not explored as much. I generally like JHAG scents because they’re uplifting and this one is no different.

Picked this up as a sample alongside Ode to Dullness and Ex Vetiver and this one is by far the best. Ego Stratis is completely unisex and can be worn by anyone, it is my most complimented fragrance to date. The strongest notes are the bergamot and ambroxan which combine with the rest to form a great fresh scent. This is an easy spray that is great for summer and during the day, carries the JHAG tradition of being more of a skin scent rather than having a projection which makes it amazing as a quick reach to stay fresh without worrying about gassing out a room. Ego Stratis can be worn anywhere and with multiple sprays each you can achieve projection that others will notice without being nuked. So far one of my favourite fragrances in my collection and can definitely appreciate the great pricing in AU. 9/10 - Fresh summer scent (Pick up a sample off of fragrance net before a full bottle to test - not a safe blind buy)

The opening of this cologne smells like Cool Water by Davidoff and while you want a cologne as expensive as this to smell completely its own it does dry down to be fruitier and deeper. This is a very nostalgic scent. It lasts longer than cool water and is generally more pleasant cause it doesn’t only have the powdery chemical scent. To me it smells like everything good from the early 2000s. Like Little Big Planet. Domo. Lollipop Chainsaw. Dexter. Zombie Games. Borderlands. Little bit of 90s Radiohead. Happy Rainy Days. I absolutely love this cologne. It’s my second favorite of their scents (first being lust for sun). It leans more masculine but i love wearing this as someone who is typically more feminine.

Interesting... This smells sooo much like a Zarkoperfume scent. I'm not sure which one, but I think quantum molecule. To be fair though, this is smoother and less sharp, which I prefer. To me this smells very synthetic, a typical "molecule scent". I don't mind that, especially with perfumes that lack sweetness. I find the base more woody than the votes imply. Blueberries are watery, synthetic, weirdly non-sweet and fleeting, just like the raspberries in lipstick on. The berry note is not uncomfortable, but a little other-worldly. Update: this is such an easy reach for me. Never feels wrong or annoying. It might not be the most interesting scent, but its a darn good one.

I’m going to start by saying I love aquatic fragrances. At first spray this did feel more masculine, however after about 20 minutes I picked up the blueberry note and that made it a little softer to me. I LOVE this scent. It lasts about 6 hours on me before it turns into a skin scent. I’m not one to get a lot of compliments on my fragrances... but when I wear this one to work, my coworkers love it! I’ve even had a few ask to wear it themselves. It’s got a clean/crisp feel, but that blueberry note adds something special to it! I don’t know why more people are not talking about how nice this is! It’s an easy grab for spring/summer. A good one for work and daytime.

I really love this scent. It reminds me of a sharper, slightly more refined version of Coach for Men—which I already enjoy. There’s a touch more spice at the opening, but as it dries down, it softens into something fruity, aquatic, and smooth. I’d say it strikes a nice balance: bold, yet inoffensive. You could find either fragrance at a similar price point, though JHAG might run a bit higher. Honestly, if you blindfolded me, I’m not sure I’d be able to tell them apart. It leans more masculine than unisex, but I love a well-done masculine scent. Wearing it feels like slipping on your boyfriend’s hoodie—comforting, familiar, and just a little sexy.

I wear this fragrance as a woman and I don’t get the hate. It is so luxurious-smelling and makes me feel like I’ve just been to the spa. It’s a bit salty and aromatic without being sweet, which is rare in women’s perfume. I love Wood Sage & Sea Salt and to me Ego Stratis is like a more casual variation of it that uses the freshness of citrus and light fruitiness rather than wood. Very refreshing and makes me feel professional and put together, especially for office days.

Fantastic fragrance long lasting great sillage fruity aquatic that smells expensive.The best way I can describe this is an aquatic version of YSL Y EDP that smells slightly more natural.May sound boring but honestly this is truly one of the best Blue fragrances on a niche level.The fact you can get this for under 60 GBP and it's a niche scent is fantastic.

Very soft acuatic with beautiful fluffy musk! Love it. However it reminds me Juliette's magnolia without magnolia note or Pear Inc without a pear :) :) :) ah-haaaa ! I dont feel Neroli, peach gives a hint of sweetness. It is good for someone who doesnt like loud notes, perfect unisex perfume !

Suuuuch a cool scent. Reminds me of a 80's beach house that has that futuristic style. Smells almost digital on me. It's definitely unisex, but I'd say it's a true unisex. Doesn't really lean either way.

I have this. First it reminded me of light blue bij d&g. Its fresh, but fruity. Instant giving me mature clean, salty beach vibes. Love this one! Also i can smell it after 8+ hours

Love this scent. On my skin, it evolves into something soft, that resembles tropical nights spent in an exotic place. On me, it lasts 48 hours, an absolute record till now!

Reminded me instantly of Cool Water, I find this a cool girl scent:) I enjoy it so much, its also like a woman version of Bvlgari's light blue perfume

Category: Aquatic, floral, fruity, musky (clean) Notes: Sprays on a soft lemon, clean musk and sea water. I’m also getting a very distinct jasmine even though that isn’t listed as one of the notes. Honestly incredibly similar to Acqua di Gioia, perhaps a bit sweeter and a little more fruity as time goes on from that blueberry note. The overall scent impression is a soft, almost a bit powdery, sweet and clean fantasy blueberry with musk, white florals and gentle citruses in supporting roles. Vibe: Blueberry ramune. Lagoon. Creek water. Purplish blue. Milk. Rollerskates. Water polo. Pool party. Hard lemonade or fruit punch. White glitter. Temporary tattoos. Chalk paintings on asphalt. Seashell collection. Sillage: 5/10. On the more intimate side. With enough sprays this would probably project quite nicely and maybe even leave a pleasant scent trail. Longevity: 6.5/10. Less than stellar performance in terms of longevity, at least for the price point. Will definitely last you at least 5 hours but beyond that point is practically a skin scent, if even that. Wear: Daytime. Fantastic spring and summer frag. Office wear approved, very inoffensive and fresh, not too loud. I expected it to be more masculine partially because of the note pyramid, but also because of the bottle design - something about the cool blue and cold silver reads as mechanical and aloof, something I guess I associate with masculinity. That being said, it definitely leans quite feminine on me. A man can absolutely wear this no issue, but the florals take it in a more feminine direction. Don’t judge a fragrance off of its bottle, I guess lol. I find the fragrance to be quite youthful, but not juvenile by any means. Ideal age range is probably somewhere between 18-30, but certainly wouldn't feel off on anyone outside of that age range as long as they have a youthful aura. Overall rating: 7/10. Clean, sweet and refreshing. Something about this is so youthful and uplifting, it's a very soft and clean scent without veering too far in the direction of shower fresh or cleaning products. As mentioned before it is very similar to Giorgio Armani’s Acqua di Gioia, but much softer and heavier on the fruitiness and sweetness. Where Acqua di Gioia is more elegant, this is more cute. I could totally see myself wearing this as a go-to everyday scent during the summer months as it feels like something that's easy to reach for and likely a crowd-pleaser. Another well done staple. Who would wear it?: Kaya Scodelario.

From the brand website: "FEMININE MASCULINE SINGULAR PLURAL Sometimes Femme Fatale, sometimes Romantic, sometimes Boyish, «Ego Stratis» embraces all those contradictions while blurring the lines. A modern interpretation of Cologne, an invitation to play with the multiple facets of one’s ego." I was in the mood for a freshie today so I chose this one from my stash. I bought the full size new without box from eBay for under $50. Very pleased with this purchase. The fragrance is really fresh and sparkles with citrus and that fresh sea air from the calone note. It wears quite well with the citus powering up even into the third hour of wear. I don't get a ton of blueberry, but since I'm looking for it, I can sense some fruity sweetness for sure, but the aquatic notes dominate. I can see the classic cologne structure that resembles oldies but goodies like 4711 playing out in this fragrance for sure. This was just what I wanted today, a beautiful fresh airy aquatic break from the more cloying sugary sweet winter scents that I've been wearing. Great addition to any collection, and unisex for sure.

Got a 5ml sampler of this. I'm still figuring it out. I love masculine aquatic colognes and I honestly don't mind if they're a bit synthetic, I think there's something a bit nostalgic for me about sea water or calone-heavy scents like Acqua di Gio or CK One Summer 2009 and 2012 because I wore and loved them so much. So I think this pulls on something very specific in my brain that might make me a bit less than impartial. Ambroxan, which sits at the heart of every JHAG perfume, either plays well with your chemistry or it doesn't. I'm one of those for whom it works quite lovely, so all of their perfumes dry down to a warm, woody heart note that feels clean. On me, this settles to a quite masculine, marine scent that unfortunately does not last more than a few hours. I wish it had a longer longevity because I quite like it, but I can see why a lot of men might not-- it does skew a bit "teen boy." I disagree with those saying that it skews feminine, I think it is a masculine-leaning youthful unisex. I personally don't get the blueberry at all.

Clean, fresh aquatic and fruity nothing amazing, it is unisex but I would say it leans more masculine. It lasts around 6hrs projects for 1hr. Just a different choice for an aquatic with a tinge of softness. Not a bad scent but it has that JHAG style of synthetics. It’s a daily it won’t bother you unless you have a very sensitive nose. Overall not bad if you pay $60 or less, something to wear other than Dylan blue, BDC, ADG profondo. 6/10

This smells like a clothing store for teenage girls. And it would be good marketing, because somehow I want to keep smelling it. I quite like ambroxan. It hints at the ocean, but is too cosy and sweet to really put you on a beach. It's more like the blanket on the couch of a villa with an ocean view. I can see how this would be very attractive to many -young- people. After a certain age, it's just too sweet.

I love the smell of this on the sample papers, but for some reason (and I have had this problem with other JHAG fragrances), it creates a grim vomit and melon smell when mixed with my skin chemistry. It loses its sharpness and starts to smell too sweet and melony and a bit like sick :( Still smells lovely on clothes, I just have to avoid putting it on skin! Good thing I only got a sample.