Fragrance comparison

Bourbon vs Fig

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Bourbon

L'Aromatica Perfume

3.867 votes

Rank #42,808 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Fig

Zents

4.128 votes

Rank #23,176 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bourbon
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fig
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bourbon2/4

Fig2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bourbon
Sillage & projection: Bourbon
Value for money: Fig
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fig

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BourbonL'Aromatica Perfume

FigZents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

57%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

38%Love

38%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBourbon

SillageBourbon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFigBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy86%

tobacco72%

vanilla58%

sweet44%

amber30%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

earthy65%

mossy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ClovesCedarTobaccoBourbon VanillaCognacResinsWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ClovesCinnamon

Heart

VetiverPimentoBay LeafAllspice

Base

oak mossCedarCognacMuskResins

InformationalShared notesCloves, Cedar, Cognac and Resins. Durations are only published for Bourbon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring33

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,808

PerfumerLoreto Remsing

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,176

PerfumerMichelle Nemcek-Lobo

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFigHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bourbon by L'Aromatica Perfume opens with an authentic splash of aged cognac, spiced cloves, and sweet pipe tobacco that immediately calls to mind the interior of a charred oak aging barrel. As the initial boozy kick softens on your skin, creamy bourbon vanilla emerges alongside aromatic cedar, smoothing out the rusti…

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Zents Fig surprises anyone looking for a fresh, jammy orchard fruit. Despite its name, this scent relies almost entirely on dry spices and rustic woods. The opening greets your nose with sharp cloves and prickly cinnamon, creating a warm, dusty spark on contact. As it settles, bay leaf and pimento bring an aromatic gr…

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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 is better, Bourbon or Fig?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bourbon is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Fig is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Bourbon for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fig for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bourbon or Fig?

Bourbon lasts longest (Bourbon 68/100, Fig 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bourbon or Fig?

Bourbon projects furthest (Bourbon 54/100, Fig 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bourbon and Fig smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves, Cedar, Cognac and Resins.

Is Bourbon or Fig better for summer or winter?

Bourbon suits evening wear; Fig suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bourbon and Fig?

Bourbon features Cloves, Cedar, Tobacco, Bourbon Vanilla and Cognac. Fig has top notes of Cloves and Cinnamon, heart notes of Vetiver, Pimento, Bay Leaf and Allspice, a base of oak moss, Cedar, Cognac and Musk.