Fragrance comparison

Bogner Man vs Ébène

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 210 ratings analysed

Bogner Man

Bogner

4.0988 votes

Rank #13,347 AromaticFresh Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #27,956 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bogner Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bogner Man3/7

Ébène4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ébène
Community sentiment: Ébène
Longevity: Bogner Man
Sillage & projection: Ébène
Value for money: Bogner Man
Versatility: Ébène
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bogner Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bogner ManBogner

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 39%

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerÉbèneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

59%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBogner Man

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerBogner ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GalbanumRosemaryArtemisiaLemon

Heart

CarnationGeraniumCinnamon

Base

FirTobaccoOakmossCedar

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Lemon, Carnation and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer44

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night88

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,347

PerfumerDirk Lauven

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#27,956

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerBogner ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bogner Man is a dry, aromatic woody chypre built around green herbs, moss, tobacco and cedar. It opens sharp and brisk with lemon, galbanum, rosemary and artemisia, then settles into a spicy floral heart before the base turns fir-like, smoky and earthy. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic masculine perfumery with stru…

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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.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bogner Man or Ébène?

Ébène takes 4 of 7 categories. Bogner Man is rated 4.09/5 from 88 votes; Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes. Choose Bogner Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bogner Man or Ébène?

Bogner Man lasts longest (Bogner Man 80/100, Ébène 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bogner Man or Ébène?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Bogner Man 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bogner Man and Ébène smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lemon, Carnation and Geranium.

Is Bogner Man or Ébène better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bogner Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Bogner Man is the stronger pick. Bogner Man suits daytime wear; Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bogner Man and Ébène?

Bogner Man has top notes of Galbanum, Rosemary, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Fir, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Cedar. 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.