Ébène vs Vainly
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ébène takes 1 of 1 categories.
ÉbèneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
VainlyChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character.
Ébène1/1
Vainly0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- 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 BalmainVainlyKilesaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
122 votes
0%Love
100%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
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
green69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
green84%
sweet77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon
Heart
PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon
Base
OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean
Top
BergamotDavanaLemonYuzu
Heart
ChamomileJasmineRosePine
Base
ChocolateVanillaLeatherTobaccoMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Pine and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer34
Fall100
Winter94
Day80
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,008
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched2024
Reviews0
Overall rank#68,855
PerfumerMatsuno Hidenori
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerÉbèneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotÉbène 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 →Vainly by Kilesa is a unisex citrus aromatic fragrance with a green, gently sweet edge. Bright bergamot, lemon and yuzu lead into chamomile, jasmine, rose and pine, before chocolate, vanilla, leather, tobacco and musk add warmth underneath. It looks best suited to someone who likes unusual contrasts: fresh citrus and …
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 Vainly?
Ébène takes 1 of 1 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Vainly is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vainly for a citrus and aromatic character.
Do Ébène and Vainly smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Pine and Jasmine.
Is Ébène or Vainly better for summer or winter?
Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ébène and Vainly?
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. Vainly has top notes of Bergamot, Davana, Lemon and Yuzu, heart notes of Chamomile, Jasmine, Rose and Pine, a base of Chocolate, Vanilla, Leather and Tobacco.
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