Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Quince Mint & Moss

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #25,931 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Quince Mint & Moss

Union

4.0813 votes

Rank #37,918 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Quince Mint & Moss
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ébène4/4

Quince Mint & Moss0/4

Ratings & consensus: Ébène
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ébène
Sillage & projection: Ébène
Value for money: Not scored
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

Quince Mint & MossUnion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

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

31%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

mossy77%

green65%

woody53%

earthy42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Juniper BerriesPetitgrainMint

Heart2-3 hrs

SageThyme

Base5-6 hrs

Moss

InformationalShared notesMint. Durations are only published for Quince Mint & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,931

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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 →

Union Quince Mint & Moss captures the brisk, damp atmosphere of a wild British country garden after a sudden spring downpour. The first spray brings a sharp burst of wild garden mint crushed against bitter petitgrain and chilled juniper berries. There is zero candy sweetness here. Instead, the opening smells cold, her…

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 Quince Mint & Moss?

Ébène takes 4 of 4 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Quince Mint & Moss is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Quince Mint & Moss for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Quince Mint & Moss?

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, Quince Mint & Moss 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Quince Mint & Moss?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Quince Mint & Moss 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Quince Mint & Moss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and mossy accords. Common notes include Mint.

Is Ébène or Quince Mint & Moss better for summer or winter?

Ébène suits evening wear; Quince Mint & Moss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ébène and Quince Mint & Moss?

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. Quince Mint & Moss has top notes of Juniper Berries, Petitgrain and Mint, heart notes of Sage and Thyme, a base of Moss.