Devin Eau de Parfum vs Ébène Eau de Parfum

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Devin Eau de Parfum bottle Devin EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1977 Year 1983
£ Price Tier ££
Ébène Eau de Parfum bottle Ébène EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Devin EDP
Divisive and unapologetically vintage, Aramis Devin is either a 'masterpiece from the 70s' or 'stinky' and 'awful' as per the community consensus. It's a raw, animalic green chypre that demands a bold wearer, and certainly isn't for those who prefer modern, sweet fragrances. Try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Ébène EDP
A legendary green-aromatic masterpiece, Ébène is a time capsule of 80s masculinity that's sadly a unicorn today. If you can get your hands on it, you'll understand why collectors sing its praises.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Devin EDP
Ébène EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pine 25% vs 18%
Carnation 21% vs 15%
Cinnamon 19% vs 10%
Jasmine 17% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Leather 18% vs 17%
Oakmoss 17% vs 22%
Labdanum 14% vs 16%
Musk 12% vs 14%
Amber 11% vs 15%
Only in Ébène
Tonka Bean 13%

Accords

Devin Ébène
100%
Aromatic
100%
90%
Woody
69%
60%
Fresh Spicy
79%
69%
Green
54%
66%
Warm Spicy
51%
61%
Citrus
58%
Amber
54%
56%
Aldehydic
55%
Leather
54%
Herbal
50%
Mossy
52%
Earthy
50%
Floral
48%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
90%
69%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
79%
Green shared
69%
54%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
51%
61%
Amber shared
58%
54%
56%
55%
Herbal shared
54%
50%
52%
50%
48%

Performance

Devin Ébène
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Devin

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Devin's strong, old-school profile and often intense projection make it less suitable for office or sport. It shines in casual settings where its unique masculine character can be appreciated, and can be intriguing for a date or a statement in formal events, provided it's applied sparingly.

Ébène

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, Ébène might be too assertive for an enclosed office space. However, its sophisticated and mysterious character makes it ideal for dates and formal events where you want to make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, green

Key Differences

Adds anise and basil, drops cedar and galbanum

Where to buy

Devin EDP
Ébène EDP
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