Fragrance comparison

Gucci pour Homme (2003) vs Ébène

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3,740 ratings analysed

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #844 WoodyAmber

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #26,437 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)3/7

Ébène3/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Community sentiment: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Longevity: Ébène
Sillage & projection: Ébène
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Ébène
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci pour Homme (2003)Gucci

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

29%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

3,618 votes

59%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PapyrusGingerArtemisiaBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarPink PepperSandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootCarnationGeraniumJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

IncenseLeatherAmberVetiverLabdanumVanillaOakmossTonka Bean

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for Gucci pour Homme (2003), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women1

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#844

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#26,437

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci pour Homme (2003) is a dry woody spicy scent built on crisp papyrus, sharpened pencil cedar, and fragrant incense. The fragrance begins with a brief burst of sharp lemon, ginger, and aromatic basil, but quickly shifts toward its true character: clean cedarwood, earthy patchouli, and warm amber. There is an unmis…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Ébène?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Gucci pour Homme (2003) is rated 4.44/5 from 3,618 votes; Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes. Choose Gucci pour Homme (2003) for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Ébène?

They last about the same: Ébène 75/100, Gucci pour Homme (2003) 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Ébène?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Gucci pour Homme (2003) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Ébène smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Ébène better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ébène is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci pour Homme (2003) is the stronger pick. Gucci pour Homme (2003) suits evening wear; Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Ébène?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) has top notes of Papyrus, Ginger, Artemisia and Basil, heart notes of Cedar, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Vetiver. 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.