Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Verbena Summer Secret 2010

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 175 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #24,866 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Verbena Summer Secret 2010

L'Occitane en Provence

3.8353 votes

Rank #20,579 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Verbena Summer Secret 2010
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ébène5/7

Verbena Summer Secret 20102/7

Ratings & consensus: Ébène
Community sentiment: Ébène
Longevity: Ébène
Sillage & projection: Ébène
Value for money: Verbena Summer Secret 2010
Versatility: Ébène
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Verbena Summer Secret 2010

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Verbena Summer Secret 2010L'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 31%Had 28%Want 41%

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

26%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVerbena Summer Secret 2010Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

anis69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

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

AniseRed Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

Lemon VerbenaMintBasil

Base3-5 hrs

Virginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Anise, Basil and Musk. Durations are only published for Verbena Summer Secret 2010, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall29

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 46%Work 34%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,866

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerVerbena Summer Secret 2010Higher 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 →

Verbena Summer Secret 2010 by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating splash of herbal refreshment tailored for sweltering weather. The first spritz unleashes crisp red apple paired with a dry prickle of star anise. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within minutes, cooling mint, crushed basil, and sharp lemon…

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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 Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

Ébène takes 5 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Verbena Summer Secret 2010 is rated 3.83/5 from 53 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Verbena Summer Secret 2010 for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Verbena Summer Secret 2010 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Anise, Basil and Musk.

Is Ébène or Verbena Summer Secret 2010 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ébène is the stronger pick. Ébène suits evening wear; Verbena Summer Secret 2010 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ébène and Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

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. Verbena Summer Secret 2010 has top notes of Anise and Red Apple, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Mint and Basil, a base of Virginia Cedar and Musk.