Ébène vs Feu Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ébène takes 4 of 7 categories.
ÉbèneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Feu PatchouliChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ébène4/7
Feu Patchouli3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ébène
- Community sentiment
- Ébène
- Longevity
- Feu Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Ébène
- Value for money
- Feu Patchouli
- Versatility
- Ébène
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Feu Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ÉbènePierre BalmainFeu PatchouliMaison RebatchiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.97/ 5 · 335 votes
Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%
Category winnerÉbèneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
122 votes
41%Love
39%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
252 votes
Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFeu Patchouli
SillageÉbène
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFeu PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
green69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
patchouli61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon
Heart
PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon
Base
OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean
Top
CitronAldehydesBergamotSweet OrangeCassisPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart
WormwoodClovesCarnationCinnamon
Base
PatchouliOakmossDriftwoodIncenseLabdanumMyrrhMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer34
Fall100
Winter94
Day80
Night100
Spring79
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,820
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched2024
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,062
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews54
Category winnerFeu PatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotÉbène 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 →Feu Patchouli by Maison Rebatchi offers a complex woody chypre profile built around citrus and spice. The opening sparkles with citron and aldehydes, while the base grounds the scent with patchouli, oakmoss, and incense. It functions best as an autumn signature for those who enjoy resinous, textured woods with a dappe…
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 Feu Patchouli?
Ébène takes 4 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Feu Patchouli is rated 3.97/5 from 335 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Feu Patchouli for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ébène or Feu Patchouli?
They last about the same: Feu Patchouli 76/100, Ébène 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ébène or Feu Patchouli?
Projection is very close: Ébène 69/100, Feu Patchouli 67/100 for sillage.
Do Ébène and Feu Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Patchouli.
Is Ébène or Feu Patchouli better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ébène is the stronger pick. For winter, Feu Patchouli is the stronger pick. Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ébène and Feu Patchouli?
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. Feu Patchouli has top notes of Citron, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Wormwood, Cloves, Carnation and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Driftwood and Incense.
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