#3 cedar/fig vs Essential for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essential for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.
#3 cedar/figChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Essential for HimChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
#3 cedar/fig3/7
Essential for Him4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- #3 cedar/fig
- Community sentiment
- #3 cedar/fig
- Longevity
- Essential for Him
- Sillage & projection
- Essential for Him
- Value for money
- #3 cedar/fig
- Versatility
- Essential for Him
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Essential for Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
#3 cedar/figDilís ParfumEssential for HimReplayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 69%Had 6%Want 25%
3.72/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 44%Had 29%Want 27%
Category winner#3 cedar/figRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
58%Like
17%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
53 votes
19%Love
50%Like
22%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
32 votes
Category winner#3 cedar/figMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEssential for Him
SillageEssential for Him
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner#3 cedar/figBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody83%
fruity65%
sweet48%
warm spicy30%
amber100%
citrus92%
woody84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
white floral61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
FigBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
CedarCashmere Wood
Base2 to 4 hours
AmberBenzoin
Top
BergamotWater NotesRed BerriesMandarin OrangeCardamomPetitgrainGinger
Heart
Sea NotesLilyMagnoliaOrange BlossomCedarCashmere WoodJasmineCarnation
Base
MuskTonka BeanAmberBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumVetiverTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for #3 cedar/fig, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer21
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night60
Spring89
Summer100
Fall74
Winter37
Day100
Night29
Category winnerEssential for HimMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,034
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,366
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEssential for HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot#3 cedar/fig by Dilís Parfum combines lush fruit with clean woods and rich resinous warmth. The composition opens with a sweet, milky fig note brightened by a splash of sparkling bergamot. As the initial freshness settles, the heart reveals crisp cedar wood balanced by the soft, plush texture of cashmere wood. In the …
Reviews →Replay Essential for Him starts with crisp bergamot, synthetic water notes, and a sharp bite of ginger. As the bright citrus settles, warm cedar and cashmere wood emerge alongside clean orange blossom. A quiet amber and musk base keeps the dry-down lingering close to the skin during warm summer mornings.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, #3 cedar/fig or Essential for Him?
Essential for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. #3 cedar/fig is rated 3.89/5 from 53 votes; Essential for Him is rated 3.72/5 from 32 votes. Choose #3 cedar/fig for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Essential for Him for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, #3 cedar/fig or Essential for Him?
Essential for Him lasts longest (Essential for Him 60/100, #3 cedar/fig 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #3 cedar/fig or Essential for Him?
Essential for Him projects furthest (Essential for Him 54/100, #3 cedar/fig 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #3 cedar/fig and Essential for Him smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Amber.
Is #3 cedar/fig or Essential for Him better for summer or winter?
For summer, Essential for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, #3 cedar/fig is the stronger pick. #3 cedar/fig suits daytime wear; Essential for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in #3 cedar/fig and Essential for Him?
#3 cedar/fig has top notes of Fig and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber and Benzoin. Essential for Him has top notes of Bergamot, Water Notes, Red Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lily, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Benzoin.
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