Fragrance comparison

Banana Republic M vs Fleur de Figuier

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 395 ratings analysed

4 wins

Banana Republic M

Banana Republic

3.87205 votes

Rank #8,325 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Fleur de Figuier

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.62190 votes

Rank #15,905 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Banana Republic M takes 4 of 7 categories.

Banana Republic M
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Fleur de Figuier
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Banana Republic M4/7

Fleur de Figuier3/7

Ratings & consensus: Banana Republic M
Community sentiment: Banana Republic M
Longevity: Fleur de Figuier
Sillage & projection: Fleur de Figuier
Value for money: Banana Republic M
Versatility: Fleur de Figuier
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Banana Republic M

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Banana Republic MBanana Republic

Fleur de FiguierChabaud Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 56%Had 28%Want 17%

3.62/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

Category winnerBanana Republic MRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

44%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

205 votes

23%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

190 votes

Category winnerBanana Republic MMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityFleur de Figuier

SillageFleur de Figuier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value49

Category winnerBanana Republic MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

green100%

woody86%

fresh72%

aromatic58%

lactonic44%

lavender30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesFig LeafPlum

Heart

SageJasmineRosemary

Base

CedarMuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Fig LeafLarch

Heart2-4 hrs

Lavender

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Cedar and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Fleur de Figuier, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night39

Category winnerFleur de FiguierMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex25

Women2

Men14

Unisex69

Women17

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,325

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#15,905

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerBanana Republic MHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Banana Republic M opens with a sharp burst of citruses and the green, slightly bitter edge of fig leaf. It is a clean, refreshing fragrance that captures the casual elegance of the late nineties. As it develops on the skin, the initial brightness softens, allowing a sweet undertone of plum and sage to emerge. The scen…

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Fleur de Figuier by Chabaud Maison de Parfum strips away the sugary coconut tropes of modern fig perfumery to deliver pure Mediterranean foliage. The scent opens with a sharp, photorealistic snap of green fig leaf and resinous larch needles, capturing the earthy aroma of crushed stems in an orchard. As the initial her…

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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, Banana Republic M or Fleur de Figuier?

Banana Republic M takes 4 of 7 categories. Banana Republic M is rated 3.87/5 from 205 votes; Fleur de Figuier is rated 3.62/5 from 190 votes. Choose Banana Republic M for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Fleur de Figuier for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Banana Republic M or Fleur de Figuier?

Fleur de Figuier lasts longest (Fleur de Figuier 61/100, Banana Republic M 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Banana Republic M or Fleur de Figuier?

Fleur de Figuier projects furthest (Fleur de Figuier 57/100, Banana Republic M 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Banana Republic M and Fleur de Figuier smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Banana Republic M or Fleur de Figuier better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur de Figuier is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleur de Figuier is the stronger pick. Fleur de Figuier suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Banana Republic M and Fleur de Figuier?

Banana Republic M has top notes of Citruses, Fig Leaf and Plum, heart notes of Sage, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Fleur de Figuier has top notes of Fig Leaf and Larch, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar.