Ébène vs IL
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
IL takes 4 of 7 categories.
ÉbèneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
ILChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ébène3/7
IL4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- IL
- Community sentiment
- IL
- Longevity
- Ébène
- Sillage & projection
- Ébène
- Value for money
- IL
- Versatility
- Ébène
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- IL
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ÉbènePierre BalmainILLancettiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.57/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 48%Had 29%Want 23%
Category winnerILRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
122 votes
64%Love
32%Like
2%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
44 votes
Category winnerILMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityÉbène
SillageÉbène
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerILBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
green69%
mossy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
mossy84%
lavender77%
musky69%
herbal61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and mossy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon
Heart
PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon
Base
OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean
Top
LavenderAniseBergamotNeroliArtemisiaBasil
Heart
CarnationGeraniumAldehydesCorianderNutmegFern
Base
MossMuskLeatherAmberVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Anise, Artemisia and Basil. 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
Spring58
Summer29
Fall100
Winter67
Day86
Night100
Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,812
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched2024
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,283
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerILHigher 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 →IL by Lancetti launches with a sharp, herbaceous bite that separates it from standard designer offerings. A punchy combination of artemisia, basil, and anise creates a bitter, licorice-tinged freshness that feels bracing on cool autumn mornings. As the scent settles, a clean fern note merges with carnation, giving the…
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 IL?
IL takes 4 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; IL is rated 4.57/5 from 44 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose IL for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ébène or IL?
Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, IL 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ébène or IL?
Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, IL 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ébène and IL smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and mossy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Anise, Artemisia and Basil.
Is Ébène or IL better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ébène is the stronger pick. For winter, Ébène is the stronger pick. Ébène suits evening wear; IL suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ébène and IL?
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. IL has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Aldehydes and Coriander, a base of Moss, Musk, Leather and Amber.
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