Nero Incenso vs Ébène
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nero Incenso takes 3 of 5 categories.
Nero IncensoChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
ÉbèneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nero Incenso3/5
Ébène2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ébène
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nero Incenso
- Sillage & projection
- Nero Incenso
- Value for money
- Nero Incenso
- 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
Nero IncensoPineiderÉbènePierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%
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 hate73%Love
13%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
15 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
Category winners
LongevityNero Incenso
SillageNero Incenso
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNero IncensoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
balsamic91%
woody83%
warm spicy74%
aromatic65%
smoky56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
green69%
mossy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ArtemisiaRhubarbBasil
Heart
MyrhhIncenseLicorice
Base
CedarTolu BalsamPeru BalsamAmberPatchouliAmbroxanMusk
Top
MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon
Heart
PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon
Base
OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Basil, Incense and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer22
Fall100
Winter89
Day44
Night100
Spring71
Summer34
Fall100
Winter94
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,028
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,008
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched2024
Reviews0
Category winnerÉbèneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNero Incenso is a dark, dry oriental fragrance for men. The scent starts with a crisp bite of rhubarb and herbal basil before transitioning into a smoky core of licorice and myrrh. It lands on a heavy, warm base of tolu balsam, cedar, and amber, offering a resinous trail best suited for cold winter evenings.
Reviews →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.
Reviews →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, Nero Incenso or Ébène?
Nero Incenso takes 3 of 5 categories. Nero Incenso is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes. Choose Nero Incenso for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Nero Incenso or Ébène?
Nero Incenso lasts longest (Nero Incenso 80/100, Ébène 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nero Incenso or Ébène?
Nero Incenso projects furthest (Nero Incenso 72/100, Ébène 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nero Incenso and Ébène smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Basil, Incense and Cedar.
Is Nero Incenso or Ébène better for summer or winter?
Nero Incenso suits evening wear; Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nero Incenso and Ébène?
Nero Incenso has top notes of Artemisia, Rhubarb and Basil, heart notes of Myrhh, Incense and Licorice, a base of Cedar, Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam and Amber. 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.
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