Fragrance comparison

Versace L'Homme vs Ébène

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,702 ratings analysed

Versace L'Homme

Versace

3.832,580 votes

Rank #24,536 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ébène

Pierre Balmain · 2024

4.37122 votes

Rank #25,166 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ébène takes 5 of 7 categories.

Versace L'Homme
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ébène
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Versace L'Homme2/7

Ébène5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ébène
Community sentiment: Ébène
Longevity: Ébène
Sillage & projection: Ébène
Value for money: Versace L'Homme
Versatility: Ébène
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Versace L'Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Versace L'HommeVersace

ÉbènePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 2,580 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

37%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

2,580 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityÉbène

SillageÉbène

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value45

Category winnerVersace L'HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

mossy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LemonBasilBergamotPetitgrainGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseCedarJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherOakmossMuskVanillaLabdanumAmberTonka Bean

Top

MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Basil, Bergamot and Carnation. Durations are only published for Versace L'Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring71

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women0

Work 36%Casual 28%Date 23%Party 13%

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,536

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,166

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerVersace L'HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace L'Homme is a throwback powerhouse from 1984 that refuses to apologize. It hits your skin with a brisk burst of bitter lemon, herbal basil, and crisp petitgrain. That sharp citrus flash calms down after ten minutes. As the top notes evaporate, a warm heart of spicy carnation, cinnamon, and dry cedar takes over.…

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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, Versace L'Homme or Ébène?

Ébène takes 5 of 7 categories. Versace L'Homme is rated 3.83/5 from 2,580 votes; Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes. Choose Versace L'Homme for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Versace L'Homme or Ébène?

Ébène lasts longest (Ébène 75/100, Versace L'Homme 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Versace L'Homme or Ébène?

Ébène projects furthest (Ébène 69/100, Versace L'Homme 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Versace L'Homme and Ébène smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Basil, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Versace L'Homme or Ébène better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ébène is the stronger pick. For winter, Versace L'Homme is the stronger pick. Versace L'Homme suits evening wear; Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Versace L'Homme and Ébène?

Versace L'Homme has top notes of Lemon, Basil, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla. 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.