Fragrance comparison

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage vs Monsieur

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage

Kiehl's

3.97193 votes

Rank #10,046 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Monsieur

Amberfig

3.388 votes

Rank #60,806 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monsieur
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage1/3

Monsieur2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Monsieur
Sillage & projection: Monsieur
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

MonsieurAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

38%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur

SillageMonsieur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green91%

fresh83%

herbal74%

citrus65%

soft spicy56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and herbal

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

GingerSageFig LeafPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmine

Base

MuskOakmossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Sage and Bergamot. 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

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#60,806

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Monsieur by Amberfig is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Monsieur was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Ginger, Sage, Fig Leaf, Petitgrain and Bergamot; middle notes are Geranium, Lavender and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

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

Monsieur takes 2 of 3 categories. Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage is rated 3.97/5 from 193 votes; Monsieur is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 76/100, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage 55/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 69/100, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage 49/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Sage and Bergamot.

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

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage suits daytime wear; Monsieur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage features Fig Leaf, Sage, Thyme, Bergamot and Citron. Monsieur has top notes of Ginger, Sage, Fig Leaf and Petitgrain, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar.