Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 11

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 134 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #27,075 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Dilis Classic Collection No. 11

Dilís Parfum

3.0812 votes

Rank #68,945 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 11
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ébène3/4

Dilis Classic Collection No. 111/4

Ratings & consensus: Ébène
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ébène
Sillage & projection: Dilis Classic Collection No. 11
Value for money: Not scored
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

Dilis Classic Collection No. 11Dilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 10%Had 18%Want 72%

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

17%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 11

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

Top15 to 30 minutes

MintBergamotOrangeLemonRhubarb

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineOakmossCarnationMuskWhite Amber

Base2 to 4 hours

Green TeaThymeAmberCelery

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Lemon and Carnation. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,075

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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 →

Dilis Classic Collection No. 11 by Dilís Parfum is a crisp, green, and citrus fragrance built around cooling herbs and refreshing tea. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, bitter bergamot, sweet orange, tart rhubarb, and brisk garden mint. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of clean jasmine, soft …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ébène or Dilis Classic Collection No. 11?

Ébène takes 3 of 4 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 11 is rated 3.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 11 for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Dilis Classic Collection No. 11?

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 11 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Dilis Classic Collection No. 11?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 11 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 11 75/100, Ébène 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Dilis Classic Collection No. 11 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Lemon and Carnation.

Is Ébène or Dilis Classic Collection No. 11 better for summer or winter?

Ébène suits evening wear; Dilis Classic Collection No. 11 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ébène and Dilis Classic Collection No. 11?

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. Dilis Classic Collection No. 11 has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Oakmoss, Carnation and Musk, a base of Green Tea, Thyme, Amber and Celery.