Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Men 001

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #26,079 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Men 001

Manufaktura

5.006 votes

Rank #27,448 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Men 001
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ébène3/4

Men 0011/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ébène
Sillage & projection: Ébène
Value for money: Men 001
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ébène

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Men 001Manufaktura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 75%Had 13%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMen 001Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

aromatic84%

caramel77%

fresh spicy69%

anis61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · 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

AniseMint

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

CedarCaramelVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Anise, Geranium and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Men 001, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,079

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerÉbèneHigher 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 →

Manufaktura Men 001 delivers a refreshingly rustic twist on traditional European barbershop cologne. Sprayed on skin, the scent kicks off with brisk garden mint and spicy anise seed, giving you an immediate cooling shock. That herbal bite softens quickly. Within fifteen minutes, earthy patchouli and rosy geranium take…

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 Men 001?

Ébène takes 3 of 4 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Men 001 is rated 5.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Men 001 for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Men 001?

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, Men 001 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Men 001?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Men 001 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Men 001 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Anise, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Ébène or Men 001 better for summer or winter?

Ébène suits evening wear; Men 001 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ébène and Men 001?

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. Men 001 has top notes of Anise and Mint, heart notes of Patchouli and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Caramel and Vanilla.