Fragrance comparison

Alien Man vs Ébène

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,982 ratings analysed

Alien Man

Mugler

3.771,860 votes

Rank #3,750 Fresh SpicyWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #26,065 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alien Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alien Man2/7

Ébène5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ébène
Community sentiment: Ébène
Longevity: Ébène
Sillage & projection: Ébène
Value for money: Alien Man
Versatility: Ébène
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien ManMugler

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 1,860 votes

Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%

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 hate

33%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,860 votes

59%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAlien ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

green69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AniseDillMintLavenderBeechThymeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherCashmere WoodOsmanthusPepperGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

White AmberCashmeranVanilla

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAnise, Mint, Lemon and Leather. Durations are only published for Alien Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day93

Night100

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Casual 33%Work 28%Date 25%Party 14%

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,750

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#26,065

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerAlien ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Alien Man delivers an unconventional woody aromatic punch that deliberately avoids standard blue shower-gel clichés. The first spray reveals sharp green dill, cool garden mint, and pungent star anise over bright lemon zest. Give it ten minutes. The herbal bite settles into smooth leather, dry cashmere wood, and…

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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.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alien Man or Ébène?

Ébène takes 5 of 7 categories. Alien Man is rated 3.77/5 from 1,860 votes; Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes. Choose Alien Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Man or Ébène?

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, Alien Man 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Man or Ébène?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Alien Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Man and Ébène smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Anise, Mint, Lemon and Leather.

Is Alien Man or Ébène better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ébène is the stronger pick. For winter, Alien Man is the stronger pick. Alien Man suits day or night wear; Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Man and Ébène?

Alien Man has top notes of Anise, Dill, Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Leather, Cashmere Wood, Osmanthus and Pepper, a base of White Amber, Cashmeran and Vanilla. 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.