Fragrance comparison

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage vs Rakon

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 217 ratings analysed

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage

Kiehl's

3.97193 votes

Rank #10,046 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rakon

Thera Cosméticos

3.6724 votes

Rank #54,532 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rakon takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rakon
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage2/5

Rakon3/5

Ratings & consensus: Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rakon
Sillage & projection: Rakon
Value for money: Rakon
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

RakonThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 57%Had 24%Want 20%

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

25%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRakon

SillageRakon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value54

Category winnerRakonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green91%

fresh83%

herbal74%

citrus65%

soft spicy56%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

salty80%

herbal70%

fresh spicy60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match48%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

CitronSicilian LemonBergamot

Heart

VerbenaBasilClary SageSageJuniper

Base

Sea SaltAmberWoodsy Notes

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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#54,532

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

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…

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Rakon opens with an energetic, sharp burst of citron, Sicilian lemon, and crisp bergamot that cuts cleanly through humid summer heat. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens as fresh herbal notes of verbena, crushed basil, and clary sage take center stage, creating a dry green aromatic core. As the scent s…

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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 Rakon?

Rakon takes 3 of 5 categories. Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage is rated 3.97/5 from 193 votes; Rakon is rated 3.67/5 from 24 votes. Choose Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rakon for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

Rakon lasts longest (Rakon 61/100, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage 55/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Rakon projects furthest (Rakon 58/100, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage 49/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and herbal accords. Common notes include Sage, Bergamot and Citron.

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

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

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

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage features Fig Leaf, Sage, Thyme, Bergamot and Citron. Rakon has top notes of Citron, Sicilian Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Verbena, Basil, Clary Sage and Sage, a base of Sea Salt, Amber and Woodsy Notes.