Fragrance comparison

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage vs Sea Breeze

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 196 ratings analysed

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage

Kiehl's

3.97193 votes

Rank #10,046 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sea Breeze

Arquinesia

4.333 votes

Rank #52,193 AromaticSalty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sea Breeze takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage1/4

Sea Breeze3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sea Breeze
Sillage & projection: Sea Breeze
Value for money: Sea Breeze
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

Sea BreezeArquinesia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySea Breeze

SillageSea Breeze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSea BreezeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green91%

fresh83%

herbal74%

citrus65%

soft spicy56%

aromatic100%

salty91%

woody83%

herbal74%

citrus65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, herbal 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

BergamotEucalyptus

Heart

SaltThymeSage

Base

White MuskPatchouliVetiverAmber

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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#52,193

PerfumerNot listed

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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Sea Breeze by Arquinesia opens with a sharp flash of bergamot paired alongside medicinal eucalyptus, bringing an immediate blast of cool coastal air. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, wild thyme and clary sage surface alongside a prominent mineral salt note that grounds the middle phase. The dry-down eventually 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 Sea Breeze?

Sea Breeze takes 3 of 4 categories. Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage is rated 3.97/5 from 193 votes; Sea Breeze is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sea Breeze for a aromatic and salty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

Sea Breeze lasts longest (Sea Breeze 80/100, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage 55/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Sea Breeze 50/100, Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage 49/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, herbal and citrus accords. Common notes include Sage, Thyme and Bergamot.

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

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

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

Aromatic Blends: Fig Leaf & Sage features Fig Leaf, Sage, Thyme, Bergamot and Citron. Sea Breeze has top notes of Bergamot and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Salt, Thyme and Sage, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.