Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Kipling

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 172 ratings analysed

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #27,812 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Kipling

Weil

4.3650 votes

Rank #12,642 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kipling takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Ébène3/7

Kipling4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉbènePierre Balmain

KiplingWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 13%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

46%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerKiplingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value58

Category winnerKiplingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

Top

ArtemisiaLavenderJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

PineBasilGeraniumCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring78

Summer67

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerKiplingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,812

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,642

PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerKiplingHigher 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 →

Weil Kipling opens with a cold, sharp splash of bitter artemisia and pine needles, capturing the dry air of an autumn forest. As the initial clean burst of lavender and lemon cools down on your skin, a rustic heart of carnation and basil takes over, adding a dusty, herbal warmth. It feels classic and grounded, far rem…

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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 Kipling?

Kipling takes 4 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Kipling is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kipling for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Kipling?

They last about the same: Ébène 75/100, Kipling 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Kipling?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Kipling 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Kipling smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Ébène or Kipling better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ébène and Kipling?

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. Kipling has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Basil, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Musk and Patchouli.