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Fig Leaf + Tonka Bean vs Athenean

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

Updated 231 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Athenean takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Fig Leaf + Tonka Bean

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Athenean

    Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Fig Leaf + Tonka Bean0/1
Athenean1/1
Ratings & consensus
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Community sentiment
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Longevity
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Sillage & projection
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Value for money
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Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
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Fragranxe ranking
Athenean

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fig Leaf + Tonka BeanTuoksu
AtheneanJames Heeley
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
3.85/ 5 · 231 votes
Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

38%Love
26%Like
23%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value48
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
iris69%
marine61%
green100%
fruity88%
ozonic77%
woody65%
sweet53%
aquatic42%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
FigSolar NotesGreen Leaves
Heart2-4 hrs
GalbanumCoconutFlowersSea Notes
Base6-8 hrs
Orris RootWhite Cedar ExtractStems Greens
Top
Green LeavesGalbanum
Heart
MelonFigWhite Tea
Base
SandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesFig, Green Leaves and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Fig Leaf + Tonka Bean, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 39%Work 32%Date 20%Party 10%
Men14
Unisex64
Women22
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,243

PerfumerJames Heeley

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerAtheneanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fig Leaf + Tonka Bean by Tuoksu smells like snapping fresh fig branches under bright coastal sunshine. The first spray brings a sharp flash of green leaves, bitter galbanum, and juicy fig fruit that fills the air immediately. It hits crisp. Within twenty minutes, milky coconut flesh and salty sea notes roll across the…

Reviews →

Athenean by James Heeley opens with a sharp burst of crushed green leaves and bitter galbanum before softening into a watery melon and fig core. Rather than the dense, sticky fruit found in heavier gourmands, this composition leans crisp, ozonic, and vegetal. As it warms on skin, the bright herbal top notes mellow int…

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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.

Do Fig Leaf + Tonka Bean and Athenean smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Fig, Green Leaves and Galbanum.

Is Fig Leaf + Tonka Bean or Athenean better for summer or winter?

Fig Leaf + Tonka Bean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fig Leaf + Tonka Bean and Athenean?

Fig Leaf + Tonka Bean has top notes of Fig, Solar Notes and Green Leaves, heart notes of Galbanum, Coconut, Flowers and Sea Notes, a base of Orris Root, White Cedar Extract and Stems Greens. Athenean has top notes of Green Leaves and Galbanum, heart notes of Melon, Fig and White Tea, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.

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