Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Marbert Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 281 ratings analysed

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #25,151 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marbert Man

Marbert

4.41159 votes

Rank #3,033 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Ébène3/7

Marbert Man4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Marbert ManMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.41/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerMarbert ManRating 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

53%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerMarbert ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarbert ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · 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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaLavenderBergamotBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyCarnationJuniper BerriesRoseGeraniumCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchoulioak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Basil, Bergamot and Carnation. Durations are only published for Marbert Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring62

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night71

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,151

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,033

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerMarbert ManHigher 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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Marbert Man delivers a rugged, aromatic slap of old-school barber shop greenery from the second it hits warm skin. It is unapologetically bold. The opening brings bitter artemisia, brisk bergamot, and sharp culinary basil before settling into a warm, soapy heart of carnation and sweet white honey. A dry, mossy base of…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ébène or Marbert Man?

Marbert Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Marbert Man is rated 4.41/5 from 159 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Marbert Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Marbert Man?

They last about the same: Ébène 75/100, Marbert Man 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Marbert Man?

Projection is very close: Ébène 69/100, Marbert Man 68/100 for sillage.

Do Ébène and Marbert Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Basil, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Ébène or Marbert Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ébène and Marbert Man?

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. Marbert Man has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of White Honey, Carnation, Juniper Berries and Rose, a base of Patchouli, oak moss, Leather and Virginia Cedar.