Fragrance comparison

Le Seducteur vs Ébène

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le Seducteur

G. Nejman

4.2575 votes

Rank #10,836 AromaticWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #25,558 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Seducteur takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Le Seducteur4/7

Ébène3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le SeducteurG. Nejman

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%

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

52%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

75 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityLe Seducteur

SillageLe Seducteur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerLe SeducteurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

herbal53%

mossy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaRosemaryGalbanumBergamotMint

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymePatchouliNutmegGreen NotesCinnamon

Base8-12 hrs

PineMossLeatherHoneyMusk

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Le Seducteur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Date 36%Casual 30%Work 18%Party 15%

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,836

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#25,558

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerLe SeducteurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Seducteur opens with a sharp, medicinal crackle of bitter artemisia, crushed mint, and green galbanum. Do not overspray this. The initial alcohol surge quickly gives way to a dense, resinous pine needle accord wrapped in stiff jacket leather and earthy patchouli. It feels rugged. Think of walking through a freezing…

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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, Le Seducteur or Ébène?

Le Seducteur takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Seducteur is rated 4.25/5 from 75 votes; Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes. Choose Le Seducteur for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Seducteur or Ébène?

Le Seducteur lasts longest (Le Seducteur 83/100, Ébène 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Seducteur or Ébène?

Le Seducteur projects furthest (Le Seducteur 80/100, Ébène 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Seducteur and Ébène smell similar?

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

Is Le Seducteur or Ébène better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Le Seducteur and Ébène?

Le Seducteur has top notes of Artemisia, Rosemary, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Green Notes, a base of Pine, Moss, Leather and Honey. 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.