Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #25,327 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #45,543 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ébène1/4

Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve
Sillage & projection: Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve
Value for money: Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve
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

Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private ReserveThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

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

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve

SillagePineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private ReserveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

sweet61%

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

Notes

Madagascar Vanillajuniper berryPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotcannabisOakmossJasmineVetiverTobaccoThyme

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve, 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

Winter0

Day100

Night68

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Party 29%Date 23%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,327

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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 →

Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve by The Dua Brand brings together bright tropical fruit and rugged smoky woods in an Extrait de Parfum concentration. The opening hits with ripe pineapple, zesty bergamot, and crisp green apple, backed by a curious herbal cannabis accord. As the initial citrus blast settles…

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 Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve?

Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve takes 3 of 4 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve?

Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve lasts longest (Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve 100/100, Ébène 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve?

Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve projects furthest (Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve 75/100, Ébène 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve smell similar?

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

Is Ébène or Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve better for summer or winter?

Ébène suits evening wear; Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ébène and Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve?

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. Pineapple Express: Poseidon’s Private Reserve features Madagascar Vanilla, juniper berry, Pineapple, Patchouli and Ambergris.