Fragrance comparison

Ebonite vs Cosmopolitan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

Ebonite

Schlossparfumerie

3.6011 votes

Rank #23,101 AromaticFresh Spicy

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59%scent match

Closely related

Cosmopolitan

Police

3.8636 votes

Rank #17,522 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ebonite
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Cosmopolitan
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ebonite2/4

Cosmopolitan2/4

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

EboniteSchlossparfumerie

CosmopolitanPolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.86/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 53%Had 22%Want 26%

Category winnerCosmopolitanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

17%Love

64%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEbonite

SillageEbonite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

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 = shared

Top

BergamotLemonSage

Heart

LavenderJasmineGeraniumMintCloves

Base

SandalwoodAmberPatchouliMusk

Top

LavenderSageMintLemonBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangGeraniumNutmegJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskCedarCivet

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Sage and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer50

Fall79

Winter46

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#17,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCosmopolitanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Police 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…

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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, Ebonite or Cosmopolitan?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ebonite is rated 3.60/5 from 11 votes; Cosmopolitan is rated 3.86/5 from 36 votes. Choose Ebonite for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Cosmopolitan for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ebonite or Cosmopolitan?

Ebonite lasts longest (Ebonite 82/100, Cosmopolitan 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ebonite or Cosmopolitan?

Ebonite projects furthest (Ebonite 65/100, Cosmopolitan 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ebonite and Cosmopolitan smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Sage and Lavender.

Is Ebonite or Cosmopolitan better for summer or winter?

Cosmopolitan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ebonite and Cosmopolitan?

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. 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.