How it smells
The first thing you smell is mint and aldehydes. The heart brings pine and geranium. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and labdanum. Overall it smells aromatic and fresh spicy.
- Came out
- 1983
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Ebene notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Pierre Balmain Ebene EDC
Pierre Balmain is the house behind Ebene EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
More from Pierre Balmain
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Carbone de Balmain, Monsieur Balmain and Jolie Madame.
Ebene: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts about as long as Jaguar and Lacoste. Base notes like oakmoss and labdanum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like pine and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include caraway, carnation and leather. Perfume fans rate it 4.35 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jaguar and Lacoste.
Best season for Ebene
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Perfumes that smell like Ebene
Similar picks to try: Jaguar (16 shared notes), Lacoste (10 shared notes), Gianni Versace L'Homme (14 shared notes) and Giorgio Beverly Hills Red for Men (14 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jaguar starts from €21.
More questions
Is Ebene expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.
Can women wear Ebene?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1983.