Cosmopolitan vs Ebonite
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CosmopolitanChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
EboniteChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Cosmopolitan2/4
Ebonite2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Cosmopolitan
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ebonite
- Sillage & projection
- Ebonite
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cosmopolitan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CosmopolitanPoliceEboniteSchlossparfumerieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 53%Had 22%Want 26%
3.60/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerCosmopolitanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
64%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
36 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEbonite
SillageEbonite
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%
vanilla84%
woody77%
powdery69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
woody69%
herbal61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderSageMintLemonBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangGeraniumNutmegJasmine
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskCedarCivet
Top
BergamotLemonSage
Heart
LavenderJasmineGeraniumMintCloves
Base
SandalwoodAmberPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Sage, Mint and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall79
Winter46
Day100
Night71
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#17,522
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#23,101
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerCosmopolitanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPolice Cosmopolitan opens with a splash of crushed mint leaves, bitter bergamot, and sweet lavender. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, nutmeg and floral geranium bring warmth to the heart, keeping the profile clean yet slightly spicy. The base drys down into a soft vanilla, creamy sandalwood, and clean musk, creati…
Reviews →Ebonite by Schlossparfumerie is a classic aromatic fougere built for the man who appreciates old-school restraint. With sharp bergamot and sage at the opening, it settles into a steady, woody heart of lavender and geranium. It serves as a dependable, crisp choice for office wear or formal events, offering a clean silh…
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, Cosmopolitan or Ebonite?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cosmopolitan is rated 3.86/5 from 36 votes; Ebonite is rated 3.60/5 from 11 votes. Choose Cosmopolitan for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ebonite for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, Cosmopolitan or Ebonite?
Ebonite lasts longest (Ebonite 82/100, Cosmopolitan 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cosmopolitan or Ebonite?
Ebonite projects furthest (Ebonite 65/100, Cosmopolitan 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cosmopolitan and Ebonite smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sage, Mint and Lemon.
Is Cosmopolitan or Ebonite better for summer or winter?
Cosmopolitan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cosmopolitan and Ebonite?
Cosmopolitan has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Geranium, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Ebonite has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Geranium and Mint, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.
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