Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Egeo Choc Mint

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 266 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #28,008 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Egeo Choc Mint

O Boticário

3.23144 votes

Rank #44,769 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 6 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.
Egeo Choc Mint
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Ébène6/7

Egeo Choc Mint1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ébène
Community sentiment: Ébène
Longevity: Ébène
Sillage & projection: Ébène
Value for money: Egeo Choc Mint
Versatility: Ébène
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

Egeo Choc MintO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.23/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%

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

22%Love

26%Like

20%Ok

17%Dislike

15%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value59

Category winnerEgeo Choc MintBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

woody65%

herbal53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match58%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

BasilMintGingerBergamot

Heart

SageGeraniumChocolateLavenderDavanaCinnamon

Base

PatchouliCedarCashmeranTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMint, Basil, Bergamot and Geranium. 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

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,008

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,769

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 →

Egeo Choc Mint by O Boticário opens with a crisp burst of garden mint, zesty bergamot, and peppery ginger that feels instantly invigorating. Rather than smelling like heavy dessert frosting, the fragrance quickly reveals an aromatic heart of herbal basil, clean lavender, and warm cinnamon wrapped around a dusting of d…

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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 Egeo Choc Mint?

Ébène takes 6 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Egeo Choc Mint is rated 3.23/5 from 144 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Egeo Choc Mint for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Egeo Choc Mint?

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, Egeo Choc Mint 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Egeo Choc Mint?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Egeo Choc Mint 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Egeo Choc Mint smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Basil, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Ébène or Egeo Choc Mint 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 Egeo Choc Mint?

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. Egeo Choc Mint has top notes of Basil, Mint, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Geranium, Chocolate and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Cashmeran and Tonka Bean.