#3 cedar/fig vs Methexis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Methexis takes 5 of 8 categories.
#3 cedar/figChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MethexisChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
#3 cedar/fig3/8
Methexis5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Methexis
- Community sentiment
- #3 cedar/fig
- Longevity
- Methexis
- Sillage & projection
- Methexis
- Value for money
- #3 cedar/fig
- Versatility
- #3 cedar/fig
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Methexis
- Fragranxe ranking
- Methexis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
#3 cedar/figDilís ParfumMethexisManos GerakinisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 69%Had 6%Want 25%
4.04/ 5 · 201 votes
Have 26%Had 7%Want 66%
Category winnerMethexisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
58%Like
17%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
53 votes
45%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
201 votes
Category winner#3 cedar/figMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMethexis
SillageMethexis
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%
sweet100%
fruity92%
warm spicy84%
honey77%
cacao69%
woody61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet 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
Top15-30 mins
FigDried FruitsBlack Currant
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyCacaoCedarCinnamon
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaBenzoinMuskAmberVetiver
Category winnerMethexisLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer21
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day100
Night87
Category winner#3 cedar/figMost 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#10,398
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews26
Category winnerMethexisHigher 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 →Manos Gerakinis Methexis takes the green bitterness of fresh fig and dips it straight into melted cacao and golden honey. The opening punches forward with dark dried fruits and tart black currant. It is thick. Within twenty minutes, warm cinnamon and dry cedarwood cut through the sweetness, preventing the gourmand pro…
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 Methexis?
Methexis takes 5 of 8 categories. #3 cedar/fig is rated 3.89/5 from 53 votes; Methexis is rated 4.04/5 from 201 votes. Choose #3 cedar/fig for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Methexis for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, #3 cedar/fig or Methexis?
Methexis lasts longest (Methexis 65/100, #3 cedar/fig 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #3 cedar/fig or Methexis?
Methexis projects furthest (Methexis 55/100, #3 cedar/fig 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #3 cedar/fig and Methexis smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Fig, Cedar, Amber and Benzoin.
Is #3 cedar/fig or Methexis better for summer or winter?
For summer, #3 cedar/fig is the stronger pick. For winter, Methexis is the stronger pick. #3 cedar/fig suits daytime wear; Methexis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in #3 cedar/fig and Methexis?
#3 cedar/fig has top notes of Fig and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber and Benzoin. Methexis has top notes of Fig, Dried Fruits and Black Currant, heart notes of Honey, Cacao, Cedar and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Musk and Amber.
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