Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,105 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #26,840 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.281,983 votes

Rank #1,162 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 4 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.
Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ébène4/7

Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ébène
Community sentiment: Ébène
Longevity: Ébène
Sillage & projection: Ébène
Value for money: Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Habit Rouge Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 1,983 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 34%

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

54%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,983 votes

Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value61

Category winnerHabit Rouge Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonBergamotBrazilian RedwoodOrangeLimeTangerineBasil

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseCarnationSandalwoodPatchouliCedarCinnamonJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaLeatherBenzoinAmberLabdanumOakmossAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Lemon and Carnation. Durations are only published for Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring82

Summer48

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night94

Category winnerHabit Rouge Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men63

Unisex32

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,840

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,162

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winnerHabit Rouge Eau de ParfumHigher 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 →

Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum by Guerlain presents a rich interpretation of classical French perfumery. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citrus, dominated by bright lemon, tart lime, and bitter bergamot, lifted by sweet orange and herbal basil. As the sharp citrus settles, the heart reveals a warm blend of red ro…

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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 Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum?

Ébène takes 4 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 1,983 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: Ébène 75/100, Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Lemon and Carnation.

Is Ébène or Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Ébène is the stronger pick. Ébène suits evening wear; Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ébène and Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum?

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. Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Brazilian Redwood and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Benzoin and Amber.