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Fig Man vs Unusual Fruit

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

Updated 457 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unusual Fruit takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Fig Man

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Unusual Fruit

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fig Man3/7
Unusual Fruit4/7
Ratings & consensus
Fig Man
Community sentiment
Unusual Fruit
Longevity
Fig Man
Sillage & projection
Fig Man
Value for money
Unusual Fruit
Versatility
Unusual Fruit
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Unusual Fruit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fig ManCarner Barcelona
Unusual FruitZara
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 400 votes
Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%
3.98/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 40%Had 14%Want 47%
Category winnerFig ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
49%Like
15%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

400 votes

32%Love
44%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerUnusual FruitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity46
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityFig Man

SillageFig Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value76
Category winnerUnusual FruitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic91%
marine83%
fruity74%
sweet65%
citrus56%
woody100%
fruity83%
sweet65%
vanilla48%
green30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
FigBergamotCardamom
Heart
Sea NotesFig TreeViolet
Base
Guaiac WoodTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Top
Fig TreeFig
Heart
Tonka Bean
Base
Woodsy Notes
InformationalShared notesFig, Fig Tree and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer100
Fall23
Winter9
Day100
Night24
Spring100
Summer97
Fall42
Winter16
Day100
Night16
Category winnerUnusual FruitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex57
Women3
Men5
Unisex52
Women43
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,342

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerUnusual FruitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fig Man by Carner Barcelona is a fragrance for women and men. Fig Man was launched in 2019. Top notes are Fig, Bergamot and Cardamom; middle notes are Sea Notes, Fig Tree and Violet; base notes are Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. It opens with Fig, Bergamot. The heart moves into Sea Notes, Fig T…

Reviews →

Zara Unusual Fruit opens with a green splash of fig tree leaves alongside sweet, watery fig flesh. As it settles, tonka bean adds a creamy warmth over soft woodsy notes. It suits casual warm spring mornings when you want a clean, refreshing scent for running errands or grabbing an iced coffee.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fig Man or Unusual Fruit?

Unusual Fruit takes 4 of 7 categories. Fig Man is rated 3.84/5 from 400 votes; Unusual Fruit is rated 3.98/5 from 57 votes. Choose Fig Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Unusual Fruit for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fig Man or Unusual Fruit?

Fig Man lasts longest (Fig Man 59/100, Unusual Fruit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fig Man or Unusual Fruit?

Fig Man projects furthest (Fig Man 52/100, Unusual Fruit 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fig Man and Unusual Fruit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig, Fig Tree and Tonka Bean.

Is Fig Man or Unusual Fruit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fig Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Unusual Fruit is the stronger pick. Fig Man suits daytime wear; Unusual Fruit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fig Man and Unusual Fruit?

Fig Man has top notes of Fig, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Notes, Fig Tree and Violet, a base of Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. Unusual Fruit has top notes of Fig Tree and Fig, heart notes of Tonka Bean, a base of Woodsy Notes.

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