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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Ébène
meets Portos.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Artemisia · Bergamot · Carnation · Geranium · Patchouli · Jasmine · Leather · Patchouli · Musk

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic; Concentration not recorded leads with leather. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Balmain Beauty Ébène bottle
Balmain Beauty

Ébène

Concentration not recorded

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Balenciaga Portos bottle
Balenciaga

Portos

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year19831980
Leading accordsaromatic · fresh spicy · woodyleather · aromatic · amber
Notes unique to this recordMint, Aldehydes, Anise, Basil, Caraway, Thyme, Juniper Berries, Lemon, Pine, Rose, Cinnamon, Oakmoss, Labdanum, Amber, Tonka BeanGalbanum, Coriander, Cumin, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Castoreum, Myrhh, Incense, oak moss, French labdanum
Longevity / 53.78 · 60 votes3.86 · 74 votes
Projection / 42.80 · 74 votes2.81 · 81 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Ébène

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Portos

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed aromatic and fresh spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed leather and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.