Fragrance comparison

Jules vs Ébène

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 618 ratings analysed

5 wins

Jules

Dior · 1980

4.34496 votes

Rank #1,759 AromaticFresh Spicy

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62%scent match

Closely related

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #27,820 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jules takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jules
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jules5/7

Ébène2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JulesDior

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 496 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerJulesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

496 votes

59%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerJulesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value45

Category winnerJulesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

mossy77%

floral69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

Scent match62%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

LavenderArtemisiaCarawayBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseBasilCedarCyclamenSandalwoodJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherFirMuskAmberTonka Bean

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Caraway, Bergamot and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer33

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night99

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Category winnerJulesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,759

PerfumerJean Martel

Launched1980

Reviews58

Overall rank#27,820

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerJulesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jules by Dior is a dry, aromatic green fragrance that cuts through modern sweetness with crisp herbs and rugged leather. It opens with an invigorating burst of bitter artemisia, French lavender, and spicy caraway seed, delivering an immediate fresh barbershop character. As it settles, earthy carnation, cedar wood, and…

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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, Jules or Ébène?

Jules takes 5 of 7 categories. Jules is rated 4.34/5 from 496 votes; Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes. Choose Jules for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jules or Ébène?

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, Jules 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jules or Ébène?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Jules 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jules and Ébène smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Caraway, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Jules or Ébène better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ébène is the stronger pick. For winter, Jules is the stronger pick. Jules suits day or night wear; Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jules and Ébène?

Jules has top notes of Lavender, Artemisia, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Basil and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Fir and Musk. 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.