Fragrance comparison

Ébène vs Versace L'Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,702 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #25,166 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Versace L'Homme

Versace

3.832,580 votes

Rank #24,536 CitrusWarm Spicy

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.
Versace L'Homme
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ébène5/7

Versace L'Homme2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ébène
Community sentiment: Ébène
Longevity: Ébène
Sillage & projection: Ébène
Value for money: Versace L'Homme
Versatility: Ébène
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Versace L'Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Versace L'HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 2,580 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

37%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

2,580 votes

Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVersace L'HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

leather61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top20-30 mins

LemonBasilBergamotPetitgrainGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseCedarJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherOakmossMuskVanillaLabdanumAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Lemon and Carnation. Durations are only published for Versace L'Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men95

Unisex4

Women0

Work 36%Casual 28%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,166

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,536

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVersace L'HommeHigher 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 →

Versace L'Homme is a throwback powerhouse from 1984 that refuses to apologize. It hits your skin with a brisk burst of bitter lemon, herbal basil, and crisp petitgrain. That sharp citrus flash calms down after ten minutes. As the top notes evaporate, a warm heart of spicy carnation, cinnamon, and dry cedar takes over.…

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 Versace L'Homme?

Ébène takes 5 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Versace L'Homme is rated 3.83/5 from 2,580 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Versace L'Homme for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ébène or Versace L'Homme?

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, Versace L'Homme 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ébène or Versace L'Homme?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Versace L'Homme 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ébène and Versace L'Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Lemon and Carnation.

Is Ébène or Versace L'Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ébène is the stronger pick. For winter, Versace L'Homme is the stronger pick. Ébène suits evening wear; Versace L'Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ébène and Versace L'Homme?

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. Versace L'Homme has top notes of Lemon, Basil, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla.