Fragrance comparison

Rose Ebène (2021) vs Oro Zu

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose Ebène (2021)

Caron

3.9050 votes

Rank #19,352 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Oro Zu

Pisello Parfum

3.002 votes

Rank #65,016 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Ebène (2021) takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rose Ebène (2021)
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oro Zu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose Ebène (2021)4/4

Oro Zu0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose Ebène (2021)
Sillage & projection: Rose Ebène (2021)
Value for money: Rose Ebène (2021)
Versatility: Not scored
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

Oro ZuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRose Ebène (2021)

SillageRose Ebène (2021)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value0

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%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and leather

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

OudSaltOzonic notesCardamomPearBergamotMintGreen Apple

Heart

TobaccoLeatherTurkish RosePralineLavenderIrisCinnamonSage

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanAmberSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex57

Women10

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

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,352

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#65,016

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

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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Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia launched Oro Zu in 2024 as a complex, dense fragrance for men. The scent profiles dark, rich oud against a sharp marine saltiness and fresh spices. It is designed for cold fall and winter nights, presenting a bold alternative for collectors of heavy, resinous blends who want a challe…

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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 Oro Zu?

Rose Ebène (2021) takes 4 of 4 categories. Rose Ebène (2021) is rated 3.90/5 from 50 votes; Oro Zu is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rose Ebène (2021) for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oro Zu for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Ebène (2021) or Oro Zu?

Rose Ebène (2021) lasts longest (Rose Ebène (2021) 72/100, Oro Zu 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Ebène (2021) or Oro Zu?

Rose Ebène (2021) projects furthest (Rose Ebène (2021) 56/100, Oro Zu 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Ebène (2021) and Oro Zu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Leather, Turkish Rose and Patchouli.

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

Rose Ebène (2021) suits evening wear; Oro Zu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Oro Zu has top notes of Oud, Salt, Ozonic notes and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather, Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Amber.