Fragrance comparison

Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum vs Ébène

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,105 ratings analysed

Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.281,983 votes

Rank #1,162 CitrusWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #26,840 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 4 of 7 categories.

Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum3/7

Ébène4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ébène
Community sentiment: Ébène
Longevity: Ébène
Sillage & projection: Ébène
Value for money: Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Habit Rouge Eau de ParfumGuerlain

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 1,983 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 34%

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

54%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,983 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value45

Category winnerHabit Rouge Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonBergamotBrazilian RedwoodOrangeLimeTangerineBasil

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseCarnationSandalwoodPatchouliCedarCinnamonJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaLeatherBenzoinAmberLabdanumOakmossAgarwood (Oud)

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Basil and Rose. Durations are only published for Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer48

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night94

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Category winnerHabit Rouge Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex32

Women5

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,162

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#26,840

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerHabit Rouge Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum by Guerlain presents a rich interpretation of classical French perfumery. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citrus, dominated by bright lemon, tart lime, and bitter bergamot, lifted by sweet orange and herbal basil. As the sharp citrus settles, the heart reveals a warm blend of red ro…

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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, Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum or Ébène?

Ébène takes 4 of 7 categories. Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 1,983 votes; Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes. Choose Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum or Ébène?

They last about the same: Ébène 75/100, Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum or Ébène?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum and Ébène smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Rose.

Is Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum or Ébène better for summer or winter?

For summer, Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Ébène is the stronger pick. Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear; Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum and Ébène?

Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Brazilian Redwood and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Benzoin and Amber. 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.