Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him vs Figuier Noir

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 466 ratings analysed

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him

Avon

3.88188 votes

Rank #28,405 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Figuier Noir

Houbigant

4.15278 votes

Rank #23,950 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Figuier Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Figuier Noir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him2/7

Figuier Noir5/7

Ratings & consensus: Figuier Noir
Community sentiment: Figuier Noir
Longevity: Figuier Noir
Sillage & projection: Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him
Value for money: Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him
Versatility: Figuier Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Figuier Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for HimAvon

Figuier NoirHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

Category winnerFiguier NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

188 votes

51%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

278 votes

Category winnerFiguier NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFiguier Noir

SillageChristian Lacroix Absynthe for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value47

Category winnerChristian Lacroix Absynthe for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilBlack PepperLimePetitgrain

Heart

CardamomPatchouliFigMyrtleIris

Base

ArtemisiaVetiverMaltAmberLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

Fig LeafBlack PepperCardamomCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

black figIrisJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

FigCedarPatchouliCandied Fruits

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Patchouli and Fig. Durations are only published for Figuier Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night50

Category winnerFiguier NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex9

Women9

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,950

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFiguier NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him opens with an astringent, herbal bite of green basil, lime, and sharp black pepper. That initial citrus sharpness quickly settles into a dry heart where bitter artemisia, myrtle, and earthy patchouli combine with subtle fig sweetness and iris root. As hours pass, the dry-down turns w…

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Houbigant Figuier Noir strips away the creamy coconut milk tropes common in modern fig scents, choosing instead a sharp, sap-streaked study of an entire Mediterranean tree under bright sun. The opening crackles with bitter crushed fig leaf, pungent black pepper, and warm cardamom pods before mellowing into dark fig fl…

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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, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him or Figuier Noir?

Figuier Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him is rated 3.88/5 from 188 votes; Figuier Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 278 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Figuier Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him or Figuier Noir?

Figuier Noir lasts longest (Figuier Noir 72/100, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him or Figuier Noir?

Projection is very close: Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him 58/100, Figuier Noir 56/100 for sillage.

Do Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him and Figuier Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Patchouli and Fig.

Is Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him or Figuier Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Figuier Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him is the stronger pick. Figuier Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him and Figuier Noir?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him has top notes of Basil, Black Pepper, Lime and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cardamom, Patchouli, Fig and Myrtle, a base of Artemisia, Vetiver, Malt and Amber. Figuier Noir has top notes of Fig Leaf, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cloves, heart notes of black fig, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Fig, Cedar, Patchouli and Candied Fruits.