Balade De Figuer vs Emelia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Balade De Figuer takes 7 of 7 categories.
Balade De FiguerChoose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
EmeliaChoose it for a green and sweet character. Best in spring.
Balade De Figuer7/7
Emelia0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Balade De Figuer
- Community sentiment
- Balade De Figuer
- Longevity
- Balade De Figuer
- Sillage & projection
- Balade De Figuer
- Value for money
- Balade De Figuer
- Versatility
- Balade De Figuer
- 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 FiguerZaraEmeliaToccaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
3.77/ 5 · 247 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerBalade De FiguerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
42%Like
20%Ok
3%Dislike
4%Hate
146 votes
22%Love
52%Like
7%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
247 votes
Category winnerBalade De FiguerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBalade De Figuer
SillageBalade De Figuer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBalade De FiguerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
fresh69%
fruity61%
green100%
sweet92%
fresh84%
floral77%
fruity69%
citrus61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, sweet and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fig LeafGrapefruitTangerine
Heart
FigPetitgrainIrisTobacco LeafMilk
Base
Woodsy NotesHaitian VetiverMuscenone
Top
Fig LeafMagnoliaClementineJapanese LoquatBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
GrassFigMateAmaryllisIris Flower
Base
Coconut NectarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Praline
InformationalShared notesFig Leaf and Fig. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer42
Fall100
Winter66
Day100
Night53
Spring100
Summer94
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBalade De FiguerMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,221
PerfumerJo Malone
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#10,573
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews42
Category winnerBalade De FiguerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBalade 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 …
Reviews →Tocca Emelia captures a wet, grassy morning in a Mediterranean garden. The scent starts with a sharp, damp burst of clementine and green fig leaf, before settling into a soft heart of mate tea and amaryllis. Instead of the usual heavy, sunscreen-style coconut, this composition uses a thin stream of fresh coconut water…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Balade De Figuer or Emelia?
Balade De Figuer takes 7 of 7 categories. Balade De Figuer is rated 3.92/5 from 146 votes; Emelia is rated 3.77/5 from 247 votes. Choose Balade De Figuer for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Emelia for a green and sweet character. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Balade De Figuer or Emelia?
Balade De Figuer lasts longest (Balade De Figuer 69/100, Emelia 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Balade De Figuer or Emelia?
Balade De Figuer projects furthest (Balade De Figuer 55/100, Emelia 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Balade De Figuer and Emelia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf and Fig.
Is Balade De Figuer or Emelia better for summer or winter?
For summer, Emelia is the stronger pick. For winter, Balade De Figuer is the stronger pick. Balade De Figuer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Balade De Figuer and Emelia?
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. Emelia has top notes of Fig Leaf, Magnolia, Clementine and Japanese Loquat, heart notes of Grass, Fig, Mate and Amaryllis, a base of Coconut Nectar, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Praline.
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