Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Bet on Green

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #25,364 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bet on Green

The Dua Brand

3.605 votes

Rank #52,078 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bet on Green takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bet on Green
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ébène1/4

Bet on Green3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Bet on GreenThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 68%Had 5%Want 26%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBet on Green

SillageBet on Green

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBet on GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

leather69%

tobacco61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

Notes

Pine Tree NeedlesLeatherOakmossTobaccoJuniper BerriesPepperPatchouliCedarCarnationChamomileVetiverBasil

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBasil, Carnation, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Bet on Green, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring60

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 44%Work 22%Date 19%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,364

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerÉbèneHigher 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 →

Bet on Green by The Dua Brand is an unapologetic blast from the past. It revives the heavy pine needles, bitter oakmoss, and cured leather of classic 1980s powerhouses. You get a bitter herbal snap of basil, juniper berries, and artemisia upfront that feels bracing and dry. As it warms, smoky tobacco and earthy patcho…

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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, Ébène or Bet on Green?

Bet on Green takes 3 of 4 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Bet on Green is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bet on Green for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Bet on Green?

They last about the same: Bet on Green 76/100, Ébène 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Bet on Green?

Bet on Green projects furthest (Bet on Green 75/100, Ébène 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Bet on Green smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Carnation, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Ébène or Bet on Green better for summer or winter?

Ébène suits evening wear; Bet on Green suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ébène and Bet on Green?

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. Bet on Green features Pine Tree Needles, Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco and Juniper Berries.