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Ciel Rouge vs Fig Nuit

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

Updated 201 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fig Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Ciel Rouge

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Fig Nuit

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ciel Rouge3/7
Fig Nuit4/7
Ratings & consensus
Fig Nuit
Community sentiment
Fig Nuit
Longevity
Fig Nuit
Sillage & projection
Ciel Rouge
Value for money
Ciel Rouge
Versatility
Fig Nuit
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ciel Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Ciel RougeRituals
Fig NuitCarl Kling Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 157 votes
Have 58%Had 8%Want 34%
4.34/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 18%Had 3%Want 78%
Category winnerFig NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
40%Like
14%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

125 votes

55%Love
27%Like
16%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerFig NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityFig Nuit

SillageCiel Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value54
Category winnerCiel RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
fruity100%
floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
lactonic69%
iris61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BlackcurrantCranberryBergamot
Heart
RoseDavanaJasmine
Base
VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
VioletBlackcurrant
Heart
FigOsmanthusOrris RootDavana
Base
MilkPatchouliVanilla
InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Davana, Vanilla and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring78
Summer56
Fall100
Winter83
Day69
Night100
Category winnerFig NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex6
Women94
Men0
Unisex79
Women21
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#32,453

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCiel RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ciel Rouge by Rituals opens with a sharp, juicy burst of blackcurrant and cranberry, quickly smoothing into a floral heart of rose and jasmine. On skin, the dry-down is a warm, resinous blend of vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood. It is an ideal companion for crisp autumn days when you want something fruity yet ground…

Reviews →

Fig Nuit by Carl Kling Parfums is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Fig Nuit was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Antoine Lie. Top notes are Violet and Blackcurrant; middle notes are Fig, Osmanthus, Orris Root and Davana; base notes are Milk, Patchouli and Vanil…

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, Ciel Rouge or Fig Nuit?

Fig Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories. Ciel Rouge is rated 3.92/5 from 157 votes; Fig Nuit is rated 4.34/5 from 44 votes. Choose Ciel Rouge for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Fig Nuit for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciel Rouge or Fig Nuit?

Fig Nuit lasts longest (Fig Nuit 62/100, Ciel Rouge 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciel Rouge or Fig Nuit?

Ciel Rouge projects furthest (Ciel Rouge 53/100, Fig Nuit 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciel Rouge and Fig Nuit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Davana, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is Ciel Rouge or Fig Nuit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fig Nuit is the stronger pick. For winter, Ciel Rouge is the stronger pick. Fig Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciel Rouge and Fig Nuit?

Ciel Rouge has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cranberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Davana and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Fig Nuit has top notes of Violet and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Fig, Osmanthus, Orris Root and Davana, a base of Milk, Patchouli and Vanilla.

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