Fragrance comparison

Debaser vs Figfever

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,539 ratings analysed

5 wins

Debaser

DS&Durga · 2015

4.192,372 votes

Rank #1,301 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Figfever

Hermetica

3.52167 votes

Rank #15,091 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Debaser takes 5 of 7 categories.

Debaser
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Figfever
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Debaser5/7

Figfever2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DebaserDS&Durga

FigfeverHermetica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 2,372 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerDebaserRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

2,372 votes

20%Love

35%Like

26%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

167 votes

Category winnerDebaserMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDebaser

SillageDebaser

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFigfeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

coconut77%

green69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

woody91%

green83%

fresh74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Stems GreensBergamotPear

Heart2-4 hrs

FigCoconut MilkIris

Base6-8+ hrs

Precious WoodsTonka BeanMoss

Notes

Fig LeafFigBlack CurrantAppleWoody NotesVetiverClary SagePatchouliMandarin OrangeMossFloral NotesPlum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFig and Moss. Durations are only published for Debaser, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFigfeverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex68

Women22

Men12

Unisex49

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,301

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2015

Reviews210

Overall rank#15,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerDebaserHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DS&Durga Debaser smells like snapped green fig branches drying under a hot August sun. The opening crackles with bitter stem greens, crisp pear, and a quick splash of tart bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk foliage softens into creamy coconut milk and purple fig pulp, dusted with cool, powdery iris. Earthy mo…

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Hermetica Figfever opens with a crisp snap of crushed green fig leaves paired with a splash of tart black currant juice. It feels like stepping into a sunlit greenhouse right after a rain shower, clean, dewy, and leafy green without turning harsh or bitter. As the initial sharpness settles on your skin, juicy red appl…

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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, Debaser or Figfever?

Debaser takes 5 of 7 categories. Debaser is rated 4.19/5 from 2,372 votes; Figfever is rated 3.52/5 from 167 votes. Choose Debaser for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Figfever for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Debaser or Figfever?

Debaser lasts longest (Debaser 65/100, Figfever 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Debaser or Figfever?

Debaser projects furthest (Debaser 53/100, Figfever 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Debaser and Figfever smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and green accords. Common notes include Fig and Moss.

Is Debaser or Figfever better for summer or winter?

For summer, Figfever is the stronger pick. For winter, Figfever is the stronger pick. Debaser suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Debaser and Figfever?

Debaser has top notes of Stems Greens, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Fig, Coconut Milk and Iris, a base of Precious Woods, Tonka Bean and Moss. Figfever features Fig Leaf, Fig, Black Currant, Apple and Woody Notes.