Clary Fig vs Mendes Classic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Clary Fig takes 3 of 5 categories.
Clary FigChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mendes ClassicChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Clary Fig3/5
Mendes Classic1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Clary Fig
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Mendes Classic
- Value for money
- Clary Fig
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Clary Fig
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Clary FigCarl Kling ParfumsMendes ClassicMendes PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.31/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%
3.85/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 47%Had 16%Want 38%
Category winnerClary FigRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
28%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
74 votes
46%Love
23%Like
15%Ok
0%Dislike
15%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageMendes Classic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerClary FigBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
musky69%
soft spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonCaraway
Heart
Clary SageFigMilk
Base
SandalwoodMusk
Top
LavenderAniseLemonCarawayBasilBergamotClary SageIris
Heart
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarJuniperCardamom
Base
OakmossLeatherAmberMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLemon, Caraway, Clary Sage and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall68
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,948
PerfumerAntoine Lie
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,655
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerClary FigHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotClary Fig by Carl Kling Parfums is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Clary Fig was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Antoine Lie. Top notes are Lemon and Caraway; middle notes are Clary Sage, Fig and Milk; base notes are Sandalwood and Musk. It opens with Lemon, Caraway. The heart moves into Cl…
Reviews →Mendes Classic by Mendes Perfumes revives the sharp green structure of traditional aromatic fougeres. Created by perfumer Christian Provenzano, the scent opens with a crisp burst of lavender, bitter bergamot, and herbal anise before shifting into a dry, spicy heart of caraway, basil, and clary sage. The base settles i…
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, Clary Fig or Mendes Classic?
Clary Fig takes 3 of 5 categories. Clary Fig is rated 4.31/5 from 74 votes; Mendes Classic is rated 3.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Clary Fig for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mendes Classic for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Clary Fig or Mendes Classic?
They last about the same: Clary Fig 72/100, Mendes Classic 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Clary Fig or Mendes Classic?
Mendes Classic projects furthest (Mendes Classic 60/100, Clary Fig 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Clary Fig and Mendes Classic smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Caraway, Clary Sage and Sandalwood.
Is Clary Fig or Mendes Classic better for summer or winter?
Mendes Classic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Clary Fig and Mendes Classic?
Clary Fig has top notes of Lemon and Caraway, heart notes of Clary Sage, Fig and Milk, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Mendes Classic has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Lemon and Caraway, heart notes of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Amber and Musk.
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