Fragrance comparison

Elio vs White Fig & Bourbon

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Elio

Archétype

4.002 votes

Rank #61,271 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

White Fig & Bourbon

Clean

4.0544 votes

Rank #37,033 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Fig & Bourbon takes 4 of 4 categories.

Elio
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Fig & Bourbon
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Elio0/4

White Fig & Bourbon4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElioArchétype

White Fig & BourbonClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

4.05/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 78%

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

2 votes · too few to score

36%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityWhite Fig & Bourbon

SillageWhite Fig & Bourbon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value61

Category winnerWhite Fig & BourbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

woody48%

floral30%

woody100%

fruity90%

sweet80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

citrus50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack PepperCardamomLily of the Valley

Heart

RosemaryCedarMagnolia

Base

VetiverSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

Dried FruitsBlack PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

FigRed TeaMagnolia

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarBourbon VetiverPapyrus

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Cedar and Magnolia. Durations are only published for White Fig & Bourbon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer29

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night72

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men20

Unisex64

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,271

PerfumerBella Zhu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite Fig & BourbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elio by Archétype opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, cracked black pepper, and warm cardamom before settling into green rosemary and quiet cedarwood. Lily of the valley and magnolia soften the aromatic spice, while vetiver and sandalwood hold the dry-down close to the skin. It works best as an easy daylight option …

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White Fig & Bourbon by Clean offers a balanced contrast between earthy greenery and ripe orchard sweetness. The opening introduces tart bergamot and dry black pepper alongside the rich chewiness of dried fruits. As the scent settles, lush fig combines with herbal red tea and a soft hint of magnolia blossom, steering t…

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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, Elio or White Fig & Bourbon?

White Fig & Bourbon takes 4 of 4 categories. Elio is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; White Fig & Bourbon is rated 4.05/5 from 44 votes. Choose Elio for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Fig & Bourbon for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elio or White Fig & Bourbon?

White Fig & Bourbon lasts longest (White Fig & Bourbon 62/100, Elio 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elio or White Fig & Bourbon?

White Fig & Bourbon projects furthest (White Fig & Bourbon 62/100, Elio 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elio and White Fig & Bourbon smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedar and Magnolia.

Is Elio or White Fig & Bourbon better for summer or winter?

Elio suits daytime wear; White Fig & Bourbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elio and White Fig & Bourbon?

Elio has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Lily of the Valley, heart notes of Rosemary, Cedar and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver and Sandalwood. White Fig & Bourbon has top notes of Dried Fruits, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Red Tea and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Bourbon Vetiver and Papyrus.