Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Ibisco Nirvana

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 337 ratings analysed

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #27,206 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ibisco Nirvana

PARIS CORNER

3.83215 votes

Rank #7,571 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ibisco Nirvana takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ibisco Nirvana
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ébène2/7

Ibisco Nirvana5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ébène
Community sentiment: Ébène
Longevity: Ibisco Nirvana
Sillage & projection: Ibisco Nirvana
Value for money: Ibisco Nirvana
Versatility: Ibisco Nirvana
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ibisco Nirvana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Ibisco NirvanaPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 40%Had 7%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

42%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

215 votes

Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityIbisco Nirvana

SillageIbisco Nirvana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value80

Category winnerIbisco NirvanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantMintLime

Heart3 to 5 hours

HibiscusDamask RoseGeraniumCinnamon

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Geranium, Rose and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Ibisco Nirvana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer87

Fall73

Winter53

Day100

Night80

Category winnerIbisco NirvanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men1

Unisex19

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,206

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerIbisco NirvanaHigher 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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Ibisco Nirvana by PARIS CORNER is an intense fruity floral perfume built around tart red fruit, aromatic herbs, and rich sweetness. The opening arrives with a sharp burst of lime and dark, jammy black currant, balanced by a brisk splash of fresh mint. As it settles, a prominent heart of floral hibiscus, damask rose, g…

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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 Ibisco Nirvana?

Ibisco Nirvana takes 5 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Ibisco Nirvana is rated 3.83/5 from 215 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ibisco Nirvana for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Ibisco Nirvana?

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

Which projects more, Ébène or Ibisco Nirvana?

Projection is very close: Ibisco Nirvana 70/100, Ébène 69/100 for sillage.

Do Ébène and Ibisco Nirvana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Geranium, Rose and Cinnamon.

Is Ébène or Ibisco Nirvana better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ibisco Nirvana is the stronger pick. For winter, Ébène is the stronger pick. Ébène suits evening wear; Ibisco Nirvana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ébène and Ibisco Nirvana?

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. Ibisco Nirvana has top notes of Black Currant, Mint and Lime, heart notes of Hibiscus, Damask Rose, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Leather and Amber.