Fragrance comparison

Balade De Figuer vs Ambre Orange

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 146 ratings analysed

2 wins

Balade De Figuer

Zara

3.92146 votes

Rank #10,272 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Ambre Orange

Adopt Parfums

—0 votes

Rank #75,261 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Balade De Figuer takes 2 of 3 categories.

Balade De Figuer
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ambre Orange
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity.

Balade De Figuer2/3

Ambre Orange1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Orange
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Balade De Figuer
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Balade De Figuer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Balade De FiguerZara

Ambre OrangeAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

146 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Orange

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBalade De FiguerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

green77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fig LeafGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

FigPetitgrainIrisTobacco LeafMilk

Base

Woodsy NotesHaitian VetiverMuscenone

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLavenderFig Leaf

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroliPetitgrainRoseLily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian Jasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberLabdanumVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Grapefruit and Petitgrain. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer42

Fall100

Winter66

Day100

Night53

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex54

Women38

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,272

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#75,261

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBalade De FiguerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balade De Figuer opens green, citrusy and slightly unusual, with fig leaf and petitgrain giving it a crisp, leafy edge rather than a juicy fruit effect. As it settles, the scent turns softer and sweeter, with milky fig, iris, light tobacco and woods creating a smooth, comforting dry-down. It can feel more unisex than …

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Ambre Orange by Adopt Parfums is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Fig Leaf; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Neroli, Petitgrain, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Egyptian Jasmine; base notes are Patchouli, Sandalwoo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Balade De Figuer or Ambre Orange?

Ambre Orange lasts longest (Ambre Orange 100/100, Balade De Figuer 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Balade De Figuer and Ambre Orange smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Grapefruit and Petitgrain.

Is Balade De Figuer or Ambre Orange better for summer or winter?

Balade De Figuer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Balade De Figuer and Ambre Orange?

Balade De Figuer has top notes of Fig Leaf, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Fig, Petitgrain, Iris and Tobacco Leaf, a base of Woodsy Notes, Haitian Vetiver and Muscenone. Ambre Orange has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Petitgrain and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Labdanum.