Marc Ecko Ecko is a 2009 aromatic fougère EDT by perfumers Vincent Kuczinski and Lois Evans — the streetwear designer's debut fragrance, built around his own brief: clean and bright, but sexy enough to wear, with a semi-unisex vibe that makes it as easy as throwing on a fresh white t-shirt. It opens with ginger, grapefruit, and citruses — a razor-sharp, slightly spicy citrus burst that's immediately energizing, grapefruit delivering a crisp, slightly bitter freshness while ginger threads a dry, aromatic warmth that lifts the whole opening with quiet confidence. The heart of licorice, violet leaf, and artemisia is where the fragrance gets interesting — licorice threading a cool, slightly anise-like sweetness, violet leaf adding a crisp green-metallic freshness, and artemisia contributing a wild, slightly herbal bitterness that gives the mid-stage a genuinely distinctive, urban character. The base of musk, incense, and tonka bean closes clean and modern — incense adding a quietly smoky, slightly sacred depth, tonka bean threading a soft, creamy warmth, and musk creating a smooth, skin-close trail. 5–7 hours, moderate projection. Best year-round — an underrated, wearable masculine that over-delivers at the price.