Fragrance comparison

Brukenthal vs Fig Fiction

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

Brukenthal

MATCA

4.003 votes

Rank #65,346 SweetTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Fig Fiction

And Other Stories

4.0771 votes

Rank #16,133 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fig Fiction takes 2 of 2 categories.

Brukenthal
Choose it for a sweet and tobacco character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Fig Fiction
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Brukenthal0/2

Fig Fiction2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BrukenthalMATCA

Fig FictionAnd Other Stories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

4.07/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 26%Had 21%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

37%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerFig FictionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

tobacco91%

woody83%

cherry74%

fruity65%

amber56%

woody100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

balsamic48%

earthy30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cherry

Heart

VioletPlumFig

Base

TobaccoMahoganyBenzoinVetiverTonkaOsmanthus

Top

LemonBlackcurrantPink Pepper

Heart

FigBambooViolet

Base

Brazilian RosewoodPlumVetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet, Plum, Fig and Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,133

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerFig FictionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MATCA Brukenthal opens with a tart burst of dark cherry paired with green fig leaves and ripe plum. As the top notes quiet down, sweet tobacco leaves and dry mahogany wood create a warm core anchored by benzoin resin and earthy vetiver. It wears best during crisp fall evenings or winter nights when cold air lets the d…

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Fig Fiction is a bright, green fig fragrance that balances fresh fruit with a grounding wood base. It offers an invigorating start, perfect for casual daytime wear during the spring. This unisex scent captures a natural, crisp atmosphere that feels stylish and unpretentious on the skin, making it a reliable choice for…

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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, Brukenthal or Fig Fiction?

Fig Fiction takes 2 of 2 categories. Brukenthal is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Fig Fiction is rated 4.07/5 from 71 votes. Choose Brukenthal for a sweet and tobacco character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Fig Fiction for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Do Brukenthal and Fig Fiction smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Violet, Plum, Fig and Vetiver.

Is Brukenthal or Fig Fiction better for summer or winter?

Brukenthal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brukenthal and Fig Fiction?

Brukenthal has top notes of Cherry, heart notes of Violet, Plum and Fig, a base of Tobacco, Mahogany, Benzoin and Vetiver. Fig Fiction has top notes of Lemon, Blackcurrant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Fig, Bamboo and Violet, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Plum and Vetiver.