Fragrance comparison

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage vs Open Black

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 359 ratings analysed

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage

Kiehl's

3.97193 votes

Rank #10,046 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Open Black

Roger & Gallet

4.25166 votes

Rank #1,356 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Open Black takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Open Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage1/7

Open Black6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & SageKiehl's

Open BlackRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 54%Had 12%Want 34%

Category winnerOpen BlackRating 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

55%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerOpen BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityOpen Black

SillageOpen Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOpen BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green91%

fresh83%

herbal74%

citrus65%

soft spicy56%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

herbal74%

tobacco65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

SageThyme

Base

TobaccoPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesSage, Thyme 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

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & SageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#1,356

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerOpen BlackHigher 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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Open Black is a firmly old-school aromatic, green citrus up top, then lavender, sage and thyme over a dry tobacco, patchouli and vetiver base. It usually reads masculine, brisk and slightly stern. Reviews suggest a rough opening for some wearers, but a smoother barbershop character once it settles. Best for someone wh…

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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 Open Black?

Open Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage is rated 3.97/5 from 193 votes; Open Black is rated 4.25/5 from 166 votes. Choose Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage for a aromatic and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Open Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

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

Open Black lasts longest (Open Black 75/100, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage 55/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Open Black projects furthest (Open Black 67/100, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage 49/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and herbal accords. Common notes include Sage, Thyme and Bergamot.

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

For summer, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage is the stronger pick. For winter, Open Black 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 Open Black?

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage features Fig Leaf, Sage, Thyme, Bergamot and Citron. Open Black has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Sage and Thyme, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli and Vetiver.