Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 131 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #27,262 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

SYF

3.229 votes

Rank #62,308 AmberMusky

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, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ébène3/4

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)0/4

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

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)SYF

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

33%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value38

Category winnerÉbèneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

amber100%

musky92%

metallic84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber 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

Notes

Metallic notesMuskMyrrhEarthy NotesBlack RoseArtemisiaBlack PepperWoody NotesIncenseOzonic notesLeatherRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Leather, Musk and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,262

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,308

PerfumerMichael Bootz

Launched—

Reviews1

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 →

RUZHA CHORNA by SYF opens with a striking metallic bite paired with dark, earthy black rose. As it settles, notes of myrrh and incense provide a resinous depth, grounding the composition. This unisex scent suits those who prefer bold, challenging profiles for cooler evenings. It is a dense, moody fragrance that sits c…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ébène or RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)?

Ébène takes 3 of 4 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)?

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)?

Projection is very close: Ébène 69/100, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 69/100 for sillage.

Do Ébène and RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Leather, Musk and Incense.

Is Ébène or RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) better for summer or winter?

Ébène suits evening wear; RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ébène and RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)?

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. RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) features Metallic notes, Musk, Myrrh, Earthy Notes and Black Rose.