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Fig Extasy vs Maroquin

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

Updated 1,125 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroquin takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Fig Extasy

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Maroquin

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fig Extasy1/5
Maroquin4/5
Ratings & consensus
Maroquin
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Maroquin
Sillage & projection
Maroquin
Value for money
Fig Extasy
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Maroquin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fig ExtasyMancera
MaroquinAnnette Neuffer
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 951 votes
Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%
4.27/ 5 · 174 votes
Have 22%Had 7%Want 71%
Category winnerMaroquinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
33%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

951 votes

61%Love
26%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityMaroquin

SillageMaroquin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value52
Category winnerFig ExtasyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
green84%
fresh77%
leather69%
sweet61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
balsamic84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Fig NectarIncenseBlack PepperGinger
Heart3 to 4 hours
Fig LeafLeatherSandalwoodCedarLavenderThyme
Base4 to 6 hours
Vanilla PodSiam BenzoinTonka BeanStyrax
Top
Black PepperBitter OrangeClary SagePalisander RosewoodSaffronBergamotLimeDyer’s Greenweed
Heart
OlibanumelemiTobaccoCarnationTunisian Orange BlossomOrris RootRose
Base
BeeswaxStyraxSiam BenzoinMyrrhLeatherPeru BalsamBourbon VanillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Leather, Siam Benzoin and Styrax. Durations are only published for Fig Extasy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer76
Fall94
Winter53
Day100
Night56
Spring27
Summer27
Fall91
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men31
Unisex59
Women10
Men43
Unisex57
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,919

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#2,029

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerMaroquinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fig Extasy by Mancera presents an unconventional take on fig by trading standard aquatic sweetness for dry woods, resins, and spice. The opening pairs sweet fig nectar with smoky incense, sharp ginger, and cracked black pepper. As the first rush settles, green fig leaf cuts through a rich heart of cedar, sandalwood, a…

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Maroquin is a rich leather, incense and tobacco fragrance with a bright, peppery citrus opening and a deep resinous base. Reviewers describe bitter orange, clary sage and spice giving way to smoky myrrh, frankincense, tobacco, beeswax, vanilla and woods. It suits people who like complex balsamic leathers with warmth, …

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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, Fig Extasy or Maroquin?

Maroquin takes 4 of 5 categories. Fig Extasy is rated 3.94/5 from 951 votes; Maroquin is rated 4.27/5 from 174 votes. Choose Fig Extasy for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maroquin for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fig Extasy or Maroquin?

Maroquin lasts longest (Maroquin 84/100, Fig Extasy 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fig Extasy or Maroquin?

Maroquin projects furthest (Maroquin 72/100, Fig Extasy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fig Extasy and Maroquin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Leather, Siam Benzoin and Styrax.

Is Fig Extasy or Maroquin better for summer or winter?

Fig Extasy suits daytime wear; Maroquin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fig Extasy and Maroquin?

Fig Extasy has top notes of Fig Nectar, Incense, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vanilla Pod, Siam Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Styrax. Maroquin has top notes of Black Pepper, Bitter Orange, Clary Sage and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Olibanum, elemi, Tobacco and Carnation, a base of Beeswax, Styrax, Siam Benzoin and Myrrh.

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