Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,717 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #24,693 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence

Bvlgari · 2020

3.571,595 votes

Rank #7,082 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 5 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.
Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ébène5/7

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Bvlgari Man Glacial EssenceBvlgari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 1,595 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

29%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

1,373 votes

Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value46

Category winnerBvlgari Man Glacial EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic80%

powdery58%

musky55%

herbal49%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top

Juniper BerriesGingerGeranium

Heart

SandalwoodArtemisiaOrris Root

Base

ClearwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Geranium, Musk and Atlas Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,082

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2020

Reviews69

Category winnerBvlgari Man Glacial EssenceHigher 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 →

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance built around juniper, ginger, clean woods and musk. It opens bright and cool, with a fresh spicy lift that suits daytime wear, office settings and warmer spring weather. The dry-down is smooth, musky and professional, though some wearers may find the pri…

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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 Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence?

Ébène takes 5 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence is rated 3.57/5 from 1,595 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence?

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Geranium, Musk and Atlas Cedar.

Is Ébène or Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence 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 Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence?

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. Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence has top notes of Juniper Berries, Ginger and Geranium, heart notes of Sandalwood, Artemisia and Orris Root, a base of Clearwood, Musk and Cedar.