Fragrance comparison

Jamila vs Ébène

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 125 ratings analysed

Jamila

Roccobarocco

3.333 votes

Rank #65,271 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #27,929 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 3 of 4 categories.

Jamila
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jamila1/4

Ébène3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JamilaRoccobarocco

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

59%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value45

Category winnerJamilaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody86%

balsamic72%

warm spicy58%

smoky44%

musky30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesArtemisia

Heart

IncenseSmoke

Base

LabdanumBenzoinCashmere WoodPatchouli

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Artemisia, Incense and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,929

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerÉbèneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jamila by Roccobarocco is an amber-forward unisex scent that blends sharp aldehydes with a resinous, smoky core. Launching in 2017, this fragrance offers a syrupy warmth grounded in benzoin and labdanum. It works well for cooler weather evenings when you want a rich, lingering presence that balances synthetic brightne…

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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, Jamila or Ébène?

Ébène takes 3 of 4 categories. Jamila is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes. Choose Jamila for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jamila or Ébène?

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, Jamila 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jamila or Ébène?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Jamila 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jamila and Ébène smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Artemisia, Incense and Labdanum.

Is Jamila or Ébène better for summer or winter?

Jamila suits evening wear; Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jamila and Ébène?

Jamila has top notes of Aldehydes and Artemisia, heart notes of Incense and Smoke, a base of Labdanum, Benzoin, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli. 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.