Fragrance comparison

Rose Ebène (2021) vs Fakhama

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 246 ratings analysed

Rose Ebène (2021)

Caron

3.9050 votes

Rank #19,352 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Fakhama

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35196 votes

Rank #23,988 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fakhama takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Ebène (2021)
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fakhama
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Rose Ebène (2021)3/7

Fakhama4/7

Ratings & consensus: Fakhama
Community sentiment: Fakhama
Longevity: Fakhama
Sillage & projection: Fakhama
Value for money: Rose Ebène (2021)
Versatility: Rose Ebène (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Ebène (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose Ebène (2021)Caron

FakhamaThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.35/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerFakhamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

62%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

196 votes

Category winnerFakhamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFakhama

SillageFakhama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value31

Category winnerRose Ebène (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy92%

smoky84%

rose77%

woody69%

animalic61%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

animalic69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomSaffron

Heart3-5 hrs

LeatherTurkish RoseStyraxCoffeeBirch

Base7-10 hrs

PatchouliVetiver

Top

Dried FruitsTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseAgarwood (Oud)Damask RoseFruity NotesSpicy NotesSweet Orange

Heart

RoseBenzoinSaffronVanillaSandalwoodCorianderPatchouliVetiver

Base

Animal notesSpun SugarCivetIncenseAmberCastoreumLeatherMoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Leather, Turkish Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Rose Ebène (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer19

Fall96

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose Ebène (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex57

Women10

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 16%

Men30

Unisex59

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,352

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose Ebène (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Rose Ebène flips the script on sweet garden roses by wrapping velvety petals in charred birch, dark leather, and bitter coffee grounds. A sharp prickle of green cardamom cuts through the opening before dense resins take over. It feels grounded, moody, and quietly confident. You will not find powdery grandmother …

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Fakhama opens with dark Turkish rose, dried fruits, and a sharp touch of cardamom before settling into benzoin, agarwood, and coffee. As it warms on skin, animalic civet and amber create a dense, resinous profile built for cold evening air. It feels heavy, rich, and unabashedly traditional.

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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, Rose Ebène (2021) or Fakhama?

Fakhama takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Ebène (2021) is rated 3.90/5 from 50 votes; Fakhama is rated 4.35/5 from 196 votes. Choose Rose Ebène (2021) for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fakhama for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rose Ebène (2021) or Fakhama?

Fakhama lasts longest (Fakhama 88/100, Rose Ebène (2021) 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Ebène (2021) or Fakhama?

Fakhama projects furthest (Fakhama 78/100, Rose Ebène (2021) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Ebène (2021) and Fakhama smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and animalic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Leather, Turkish Rose and Patchouli.

Is Rose Ebène (2021) or Fakhama better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Ebène (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Ebène (2021) is the stronger pick. Rose Ebène (2021) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Ebène (2021) and Fakhama?

Rose Ebène (2021) has top notes of Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Turkish Rose, Styrax and Coffee, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Fakhama has top notes of Dried Fruits, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Rose, Benzoin, Saffron and Vanilla, a base of Animal notes, Spun Sugar, Civet and Incense.