Fragrance comparison

Ebano vs Epic Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,884 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ebano

Botanicae

4.0080 votes

Rank #14,341 AmberSweet

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Epic Man

Amouage

4.173,804 votes

Rank #26,280 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ebano takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ebano
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Epic Man
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Ebano4/7

Epic Man3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EbanoBotanicae

Epic ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 62%

4.17/ 5 · 3,804 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerEpic ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

80 votes

49%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

3,804 votes

Category winnerEpic ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityEbano

SillageEpic Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value37

Category winnerEbanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

cacao77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumPink PepperRed Fruits

Heart

CacaoPralineMyrrh

Base

OakVanillaStyrax

Top

Pink PepperOlibanumSaffronNutmegCardamomCarawayMaceMyrtle

Heart

MyrrhGeranium

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)LeatherCastoreumPatchouliCedarSandalowoodStyrax

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Pink Pepper, Myrrh and Styrax. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer11

Fall97

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEbanoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex57

Women14

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,280

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEbanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Botanicae Ebano opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and resinous olibanum before settling into a cozy, dark gourmand. Warm myrrh and bittersweet cacao dominate the heart, softened by a dusty praline note that keeps the composition from feeling overly sugary. As it warms on skin, sturdy oak wood and styrax resin fo…

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Amouage Epic Man opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and cold olibanum, evoking the dry, spiced air of an ancient trading route. It settles into a heavy base of leather, castoreum, and dark oud, making it an ideal choice for formal winter nights.

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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, Ebano or Epic Man?

Ebano takes 4 of 7 categories. Ebano is rated 4.00/5 from 80 votes; Epic Man is rated 4.17/5 from 3,804 votes. Choose Ebano for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Epic Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ebano or Epic Man?

They last about the same: Ebano 79/100, Epic Man 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ebano or Epic Man?

Epic Man projects furthest (Epic Man 67/100, Ebano 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ebano and Epic Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Pink Pepper, Myrrh and Styrax.

Is Ebano or Epic Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ebano is the stronger pick. For winter, Ebano is the stronger pick. Ebano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ebano and Epic Man?

Ebano has top notes of Olibanum, Pink Pepper and Red Fruits, heart notes of Cacao, Praline and Myrrh, a base of Oak, Vanilla and Styrax. Epic Man has top notes of Pink Pepper, Olibanum, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Castoreum.