Sucre d'Ebene
Pierre Guillaume ParisEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Sucre d'Ebene vs. Al Contrario
Is Sucre d'Ebene better than Al Contrario?
Al Contrario rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VanillaBenzoinHazelnut
sweetwoodyambervanillanuttywarm spicy
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 Sucre d'Ebene and Al Contrario?
| Sucre d'Ebene | Al Contrario | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2010 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Guillaume | Paolo Terenzi |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Sucre d'Ebene and Al Contrario smell?
Sucre d'Ebene
Sweet
Woody
Amber
Vanilla
Nutty
Warm Spicy
Al Contrario
Vanilla
Sweet
Woody
Warm Spicy
Cacao
Amber
Powdery
Nutty
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sucre d'Ebene and Al Contrario share?
Top
Brown SugarWitch HazelHazelnut
MaltCacao PodEbony Wood
Heart
Orange BlossomBenzoin
VanillaTonka BeanOrchid
Base
VanillaWoody Notes
Sugar CaneHazelnutSandalwoodBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Gourmandy Notes
Brown SugarHazelnut
Sugar CaneCacao PodHazelnut
Oriental Notes
VanillaBenzoin
VanillaTonka BeanBenzoin
Floral Notes
Orange BlossomWitch Hazel
Orchid
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
SandalwoodEbony Wood
Where they fit
When and where do Sucre d'Ebene and Al Contrario work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sucre d'Ebene or Al Contrario?
| Sucre d'Ebene | Al Contrario | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sucre d'Ebene and Al Contrario?
Pierre Guillaume built Sucre d'Ébène for someone who wants sweet without the sugar trap. Brown sugar and vanilla could go juvenile, instead it opens warm and gets darker as the hours pass.Sucre d'Ebene
Not for those who want their vanilla comforting. Al Contrario demands attention first, asks questions later. The opening is genuinely challenging.Al Contrario
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