Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 4,553 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #26,700 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette

Guerlain

4.194,431 votes

Rank #1,347 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 Toilette
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ébène4/7

Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Habit Rouge Eau de ToiletteGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 4,431 votes

Have 55%Had 15%Want 30%

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

49%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

4,431 votes

Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value65

Category winnerHabit Rouge Eau de ToiletteBest 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 match47%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 minutes

LemonBrazilian RosewoodOrangeBergamotLimeTangerineBasil

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseCarnationSandalwoodCinnamonPatchouliJasmineCedar

Base5 to 9 hours

VanillaLeatherAmberBenzoinOakmossLabdanum

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring90

Summer47

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night83

Category winnerHabit Rouge Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men64

Unisex31

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,700

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,347

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerHabit Rouge Eau de ToiletteHigher 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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Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette by Guerlain delivers an unmistakable contrast between bright zest and warm depth. It begins with an energizing blast of tart lemon, fresh lime, orange, and bitter bergamot, shaded by sweet basil and Brazilian rosewood. As the bright initial burst softens, the fragrance reveals a rich floral…

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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 Toilette?

Ébène takes 4 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette is rated 4.19/5 from 4,431 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 Toilette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette 72/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% 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 Toilette better for summer or winter?

For summer, Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Ébène is the stronger pick. Ébène suits evening wear; Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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 Toilette has top notes of Lemon, Brazilian Rosewood, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Sandalwood and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Amber and Benzoin.