Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Gunther

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #26,998 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Gunther

Profumi di Pantelleria

3.5010 votes

Rank #57,783 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gunther
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ébène4/5

Gunther1/5

Ratings & consensus: Ébène
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gunther
Sillage & projection: Ébène
Value for money: Ébène
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

GuntherProfumi di Pantelleria

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%

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

40%Love

10%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 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

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityGunther

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value38

Category winnerÉbèneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

ozonic84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

LemonWatermelonLavender

Heart2 to 4 hours

PineGreen TeaTobaccoSandalwood

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossAmberBorage

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pine, Oakmoss and Amber. Durations are only published for Gunther, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring88

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,998

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,783

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

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.

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Gunther by Profumi di Pantelleria opens with an energetic splash of sour lemon, juicy watermelon, and brisk lavender. The first spray delivers an assertive barbershop brightness, but the scent quickly pivots toward a drier, greener woodiness. Middle notes of needle-sharp pine, grassy green tea, and earthy tobacco leav…

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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 Gunther?

Ébène takes 4 of 5 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Gunther is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gunther for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Gunther?

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

Which projects more, Ébène or Gunther?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Gunther 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Gunther smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pine, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is Ébène or Gunther better for summer or winter?

Ébène suits evening wear; Gunther suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ébène and Gunther?

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. Gunther has top notes of Lemon, Watermelon and Lavender, heart notes of Pine, Green Tea, Tobacco and Sandalwood, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Borage.