Fragrance comparison

Marbert Man vs Ébène

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 281 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marbert Man

Marbert

4.41159 votes

Rank #3,033 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #25,113 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Marbert Man4/7

Ébène3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert ManMarbert

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.37/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerMarbert ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

59%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerMarbert ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMarbert ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · 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

ArtemisiaLavenderBergamotBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyCarnationJuniper BerriesRoseGeraniumCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchoulioak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Basil and Carnation. Durations are only published for Marbert Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night71

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 10%

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,033

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#25,113

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerMarbert ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Man delivers a rugged, aromatic slap of old-school barber shop greenery from the second it hits warm skin. It is unapologetically bold. The opening brings bitter artemisia, brisk bergamot, and sharp culinary basil before settling into a warm, soapy heart of carnation and sweet white honey. A dry, mossy base of…

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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, Marbert Man or Ébène?

Marbert Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Marbert Man is rated 4.41/5 from 159 votes; Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes. Choose Marbert Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Man or Ébène?

They last about the same: Ébène 75/100, Marbert Man 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Man or Ébène?

Projection is very close: Ébène 69/100, Marbert Man 68/100 for sillage.

Do Marbert Man and Ébène smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Basil and Carnation.

Is Marbert Man or Ébène better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marbert Man and Ébène?

Marbert Man has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of White Honey, Carnation, Juniper Berries and Rose, a base of Patchouli, oak moss, Leather and Virginia Cedar. 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.