Ebony Fume
Fragrance WorldEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Ebony Fume vs. Ébène Fumé
Is Ebony Fume better than Ébène Fumé?
Ébène Fumé wins on execution. Palo Santo is the wildcard that elevates it, a cleaner, more spiritual smoke than Black Pepper and Papyrus deliver in Ebony Fume. Ford's blend feels like incense in a minimalist space; Fragrance World's version smells like incense in a leather workshop.
Pick Ebony Fume
Pick Ebony Fume if you want that gritty, Black Pepper-tinged spice that makes the smoke feel earthier and more immediate.
Pick Ébène Fumé
Pick Ébène Fumé if Palo Santo's ethereal, almost medicinal woodiness appeals to you more than Ebony Fume's peppery grit.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
Performance proximity
Ebony TreeLeatherIncenseResinous NotesLabdanumBlack PepperPapyrusGuaiac WoodCade OilViolet Leaf
woodyambersmokywarm spicybalsamicfresh spicyleather
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Ebony Fume and Ébène Fumé?
| Ebony Fume | Ébène Fumé | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Ebony Fume and Ébène Fumé smell?
Ebony Fume
Woody
Amber
Smoky
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Leather
Ébène Fumé
Woody
Amber
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Leather
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ebony Fume and Ébène Fumé share?
Top
IncenseBlack PepperViolet Leaf
IncensePalo SantoBlack PepperViolet Leaf
Heart
LeatherLabdanumPapyrusCade OilRose
LeatherLabdanumCade oilPapyrusRose
Base
Ebony TreeResinous NotesGuaiac Wood
Resinous Notesebony treeGuaiac Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Ebony Fume or Ébène Fumé?
| Ebony Fume | Ébène Fumé | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ebony Fume and Ébène Fumé?
Some fragrances build smoke slowly over time. Ebony Fume puts the ember front and center on first spray and maintains that presence throughout. The drydown reveals additional depth as the base notes.Ebony Fume
This is Tom Ford at his most contemplative. A Private Blend for someone who doesn't need the room to know they're wearing it. The smoke-and-rose pairing is either the draw or the question mark.Ébène Fumé
The hunt
Where to buy Ebony Fume and Ébène Fumé
| Ebony Fume | Ébène Fumé | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $174.99fragrancenet |
| 1.7 oz | — | $244.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $349.29fragrancenet |
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