Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Le Seducteur

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #25,613 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Le Seducteur

G. Nejman

4.2575 votes

Rank #10,528 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Seducteur takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Ébène3/7

Le Seducteur4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Le SeducteurG. Nejman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%

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

52%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLe Seducteur

SillageLe Seducteur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLe SeducteurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

herbal53%

mossy42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaRosemaryGalbanumBergamotMint

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymePatchouliNutmegGreen NotesCinnamon

Base8-12 hrs

PineMossLeatherHoneyMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Artemisia, Bergamot and Pine. Durations are only published for Le Seducteur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring55

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Date 36%Casual 30%Work 18%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,613

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,528

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerLe SeducteurHigher 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 →

Le Seducteur opens with a sharp, medicinal crackle of bitter artemisia, crushed mint, and green galbanum. Do not overspray this. The initial alcohol surge quickly gives way to a dense, resinous pine needle accord wrapped in stiff jacket leather and earthy patchouli. It feels rugged. Think of walking through a freezing…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ébène or Le Seducteur?

Le Seducteur takes 4 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Le Seducteur is rated 4.25/5 from 75 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Le Seducteur for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Le Seducteur?

Le Seducteur lasts longest (Le Seducteur 83/100, Ébène 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Le Seducteur?

Le Seducteur projects furthest (Le Seducteur 80/100, Ébène 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Le Seducteur smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Artemisia, Bergamot and Pine.

Is Ébène or Le Seducteur better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ébène and Le Seducteur?

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. Le Seducteur has top notes of Artemisia, Rosemary, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Green Notes, a base of Pine, Moss, Leather and Honey.