Aleksandr vs Figue Interdite
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
11%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aleksandr takes 3 of 4 categories.
AleksandrChoose it for a leather and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Figue InterditeChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aleksandr3/4
Figue Interdite1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aleksandr
- Sillage & projection
- Aleksandr
- Value for money
- Figue Interdite
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aleksandr
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AleksandrArquisteFigue InterditeDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 210 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 8%Had 15%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
39%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
210 votes
33%Love
17%Like
33%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAleksandr
SillageAleksandr
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFigue InterditeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
ozonic92%
aquatic84%
smoky77%
fresh69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
green92%
woody84%
fruity77%
yellow floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match11%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NeroliVodkaAldehydesBirch Leaf
Heart
Violet LeavesRussian LeatherOrrisCognac
Base
Balsam FirBirch TarOakmossNatural Musk
Notes
CassisDavanaMimosaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CostusOrrisYlang-YlangApricotPeachBalsam FirVetiverSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesOrris and Balsam Fir. Durations are only published for Figue Interdite, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,399
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,258
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerAleksandrHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArquiste Aleksandr opens with a sharp flash of chilled vodka, crisp aldehydes, and green birch leaf that cuts cleanly through cold winter air. Within twenty minutes, the icy top notes step back to reveal a dry heart of violet leaves, powdery orris, and polished Russian leather. Crisp balsam fir and smoky birch tar anc…
Reviews →Figue Interdite by DSH Perfumes presents an all-botanical study of green foliage, tart fruit, and quiet forest depths. The scent opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, bergamot, and cassis, capturing the pungent snap of crushed leaves. Soon after, sweet apricot and peach flesh merge with sunny mimosa and lime blossom, …
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, Aleksandr or Figue Interdite?
Aleksandr takes 3 of 4 categories. Aleksandr is rated 4.02/5 from 210 votes; Figue Interdite is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Aleksandr for a leather and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Figue Interdite for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aleksandr or Figue Interdite?
Aleksandr lasts longest (Aleksandr 62/100, Figue Interdite 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aleksandr or Figue Interdite?
Aleksandr projects furthest (Aleksandr 56/100, Figue Interdite 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aleksandr and Figue Interdite smell similar?
Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Orris and Balsam Fir.
Is Aleksandr or Figue Interdite better for summer or winter?
Figue Interdite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aleksandr and Figue Interdite?
Aleksandr has top notes of Neroli, Vodka, Aldehydes and Birch Leaf, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Russian Leather, Orris and Cognac, a base of Balsam Fir, Birch Tar, Oakmoss and Natural Musk. Figue Interdite features Cassis, Davana, Mimosa, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Costus.
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