Fragrance comparison

Panache Original vs Ébène

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

4 wins

Panache Original

Lentheric

4.2872 votes

Rank #12,106 AldehydicAromatic

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #25,364 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panache Original takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Panache Original4/7

Ébène3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Panache OriginalLentheric

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 39%Want 28%

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

49%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

72 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPanache Original

SillagePanache Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value45

Category winnerPanache OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesCorianderOrangeLemonThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIrisLilyGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskMyrrhSandalwood

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Panache Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall61

Winter89

Day100

Night58

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 19%Party 14%

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#25,364

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerPanache OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panache Original by Lentheric is an assertive floral aldehyde built around sparkling soapiness and dry forest moss. The first spray delivers a biting wash of aldehydes, tart lemon peel, and dry coriander seed. It wakes your nose up fast. Within thirty minutes, that prickly initial burst softens into a dense bouquet 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, Panache Original or Ébène?

Panache Original takes 4 of 7 categories. Panache Original is rated 4.28/5 from 72 votes; Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes. Choose Panache Original for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime 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, Panache Original or Ébène?

They last about the same: Panache Original 76/100, Ébène 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Panache Original or Ébène?

Projection is very close: Panache Original 70/100, Ébène 69/100 for sillage.

Do Panache Original and Ébène smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and mossy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Panache Original or Ébène better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Panache Original and Ébène?

Panache Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Myrrh and Sandalwood. 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.