Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Aubusson Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 228 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #27,929 AromaticFresh Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

Aubusson Homme

Aubusson

3.99106 votes

Rank #25,703 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aubusson Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ébène4/7

Aubusson Homme3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Aubusson HommeAubusson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

Category winnerÉbèneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

55%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value80

Category winnerAubusson HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

Top

Mandarin OrangeJuniper BerriesArtemisiaGreen NotesAldehydesBasilLemon

Heart

FirCinnamonCyclamenGeraniumJasmineCarnation

Base

PatchouliOakmossLabdanumLeatherAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Artemisia, Basil and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer31

Fall98

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAubusson HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,929

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAubusson HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Aubusson Homme is a classic 1992 leather fragrance defined by its sharp opening of juniper berries and basil. It evolves into a complex heart of fir and carnation before settling into a masculine, resinous base of patchouli, oakmoss, and leather. Ideal for cooler weather, this scent offers a mature profile for those w…

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, Ébène or Aubusson Homme?

Ébène takes 4 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Aubusson Homme is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aubusson Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Aubusson Homme?

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, Aubusson Homme 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Aubusson Homme?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Aubusson Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Aubusson Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Artemisia, Basil and Lemon.

Is Ébène or Aubusson Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ébène is the stronger pick. For winter, Ébène is the stronger pick. Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ébène and Aubusson Homme?

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. Aubusson Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Juniper Berries, Artemisia and Green Notes, heart notes of Fir, Cinnamon, Cyclamen and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Leather.