Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Panache Original

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #25,364 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Panache Original

Lentheric

4.2872 votes

Rank #12,106 AldehydicAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panache Original 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.
Panache Original
Choose it for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ébène3/7

Panache Original4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Panache OriginalLentheric

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 39%Want 28%

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

49%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPanache Original

SillagePanache Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value82

Category winnerPanache OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

aldehydic100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and mossy

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

AldehydesCorianderOrangeLemonThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIrisLilyGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskMyrrhSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lemon, Geranium and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Panache Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer44

Fall61

Winter89

Day100

Night58

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,364

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPanache OriginalHigher 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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Panache Original by Lentheric is an assertive floral aldehyde built around sparkling soapiness and dry forest moss. The first spray delivers a biting wash of aldehydes, tart lemon peel, and dry coriander seed. It wakes your nose up fast. Within thirty minutes, that prickly initial burst softens into a dense bouquet 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 Panache Original?

Panache Original takes 4 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Panache Original is rated 4.28/5 from 72 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Panache Original for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Panache Original?

They last about the same: Panache Original 76/100, Ébène 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Panache Original?

Projection is very close: Panache Original 70/100, Ébène 69/100 for sillage.

Do Ébène and Panache Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and mossy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lemon, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Ébène or Panache Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ébène and Panache Original?

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. Panache Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Myrrh and Sandalwood.