Fragrance comparison

Kipling vs Ébène

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 172 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kipling

Weil

4.3650 votes

Rank #12,642 AromaticWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #27,812 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kipling takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kipling
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kipling4/7

Ébène3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KiplingWeil

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

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

46%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

59%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerKiplingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value45

Category winnerKiplingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaLavenderJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

PineBasilGeraniumCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherMuskPatchouliCedar

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer67

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Category winnerKiplingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,642

PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#27,812

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerKiplingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Weil Kipling opens with a cold, sharp splash of bitter artemisia and pine needles, capturing the dry air of an autumn forest. As the initial clean burst of lavender and lemon cools down on your skin, a rustic heart of carnation and basil takes over, adding a dusty, herbal warmth. It feels classic and grounded, far rem…

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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, Kipling or Ébène?

Kipling takes 4 of 7 categories. Kipling is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes; Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes. Choose Kipling for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kipling or Ébène?

They last about the same: Ébène 75/100, Kipling 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kipling or Ébène?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Kipling 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kipling and Ébène smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Lemon and Pine.

Is Kipling or Ébène better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kipling is the stronger pick. For winter, Kipling is the stronger pick. Kipling suits daytime wear; Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kipling and Ébène?

Kipling has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Basil, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Musk 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.