Ala Baali vs Ébène
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ala Baali takes 4 of 5 categories.
Ala BaaliChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
ÉbèneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ala Baali4/5
Ébène1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ébène
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ala Baali
- Sillage & projection
- Ala Baali
- Value for money
- Ala Baali
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ala Baali
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ala BaaliNabeelÉbènePierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 35%Had 25%Want 40%
4.37/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerÉbèneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
59%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
122 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAla Baali
SillageAla Baali
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAla BaaliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
yellow floral77%
herbal69%
musky61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
green69%
mossy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLemonBasil
Heart
Ylang-YlangLavenderGeraniumClary SageCinnamonArtemisia
Base
MuskOakmossCumin
Top
MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon
Heart
PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon
Base
OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Basil 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 seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter56
Day100
Night89
Spring71
Summer34
Fall100
Winter94
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,338
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#28,008
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched2024
Reviews0
Category winnerAla BaaliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAla Baali is a citrusy aromatic fougere with an old-school feel. Bergamot, lemon and basil give it a brisk opening, then lavender, clary sage and geranium move in with a herbal, slightly spicy heart. As it dries down, musk and oakmoss give it a greener, more classic structure, while cumin adds a dry, warm edge. It loo…
Reviews →Ébène by Pierre Balmain delivers a dark wood experience driven by myrrh oil and deep ebony wood. Built for winter evenings in a heavy coat, this scent contrasts hot cinnamon against dry tobacco. It wears heavy and warm on the skin, offering a smoky performance that stands out in cold weather.
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, Ala Baali or Ébène?
Ala Baali takes 4 of 5 categories. Ala Baali is rated 3.88/5 from 34 votes; Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes. Choose Ala Baali for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ala Baali or Ébène?
Ala Baali lasts longest (Ala Baali 83/100, Ébène 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ala Baali or Ébène?
Ala Baali projects furthest (Ala Baali 82/100, Ébène 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ala Baali and Ébène smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Basil and Geranium.
Is Ala Baali or Ébène better for summer or winter?
Ala Baali suits daytime wear; Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ala Baali and Ébène?
Ala Baali has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Cumin. Ébène has top notes of Mint, Aldehydes, Caraway and Anise, heart notes of Pine, Carnation, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Labdanum and Amber.
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