Fragrance comparison

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage vs Lode

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 20 Oct 2026 301 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage

Kiehl's

3.97193 votes

Rank #10,046 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Lode

Thera Cosméticos

3.86108 votes

Rank #24,562 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lode
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage4/7

Lode3/7

Ratings & consensus: Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage
Community sentiment: Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage
Longevity: Lode
Sillage & projection: Lode
Value for money: Lode
Versatility: Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & SageKiehl's

LodeThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 51%Had 30%Want 19%

Category winnerAromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & SageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

193 votes

43%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerAromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & SageMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLode

SillageLode

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value73

Category winnerLodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green91%

fresh83%

herbal74%

citrus65%

soft spicy56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

floral69%

herbal61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Fig LeafSageThymeBergamotCitron

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitronBergamotNeroliBitter Orange Blossom

Heart

GeraniumBlue HyacinthSageCedar

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesSage, Bergamot and Citron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter16

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & SageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men83

Unisex16

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#24,562

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & SageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kiehl's Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage is a fresh green fig scent with herbal sage, thyme, bergamot, and citron around it. Wearers often describe it as easy, clean, creamy, and relaxed, with a spring and summer feel rather than a heavy perfume mood. The fig can read sensual and smooth to fans, but some find it sweet…

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Lode by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of citron, bergamot, and bitter orange blossom. Its heart introduces blue hyacinth and crisp cedar over a quiet base of musk and amber. Designed for warm spring mornings, this citrus aromatic scent delivers a bright, clean profile tailored for post-workout wear or casu…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage or Lode?

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage takes 4 of 7 categories. Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage is rated 3.97/5 from 193 votes; Lode is rated 3.86/5 from 108 votes. Choose Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lode for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage or Lode?

Lode lasts longest (Lode 62/100, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage or Lode?

Lode projects furthest (Lode 54/100, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage and Lode smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Sage, Bergamot and Citron.

Is Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage or Lode better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage is the stronger pick. Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage and Lode?

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage features Fig Leaf, Sage, Thyme, Bergamot and Citron. Lode has top notes of Citron, Bergamot, Neroli and Bitter Orange Blossom, heart notes of Geranium, Blue Hyacinth, Sage and Cedar, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.