Ébène
Balmain BeautyEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Ébène vs. Halfeti
Halfeti rates higher with the community, while Ébène wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Ébène | Halfeti | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Maurice Roucel | Christian Provenzano |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Ébène
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Smoky
Sweet
Tobacco
Aromatic
Halfeti
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Leather
Powdery
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CedarwoodEbony
Cypress LeafBergamotGrapefruitCypressSaffronCardamomArtemisia
Heart
IncenseMyrrhTobaccoCinnamonVanillaFrankincense
Bulgarian RoseJasmineNutmeg
Base
Geranium
Agarwood (Oud)CedarLeatherSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanillaMuskWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Ébène | Halfeti | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
If you're after something safe, look away. Ébène runs on smoke, myrrh, and incense, a heavyweight in a market that loves to play light. But that resinous depth is exactly what makes it last 8-10.Ébène
Halfeti is uncompromising in its richness and complexity. The cumin and oud give it an edge that polarises, but the rose and vanilla prevent it from tipping into darkness.Halfeti