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Figue Aoudii vs Sel Santal

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

Updated 806 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sel Santal takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Figue Aoudii

    Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Sel Santal

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Figue Aoudii3/7
Sel Santal4/7
Ratings & consensus
Sel Santal
Community sentiment
Sel Santal
Longevity
Figue Aoudii
Sillage & projection
Figue Aoudii
Value for money
Sel Santal
Versatility
Sel Santal
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Figue Aoudii

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Figue AoudiiMaison Incens
Sel SantalClean
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.58/ 5 · 224 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.65/ 5 · 582 votes
Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%
Category winnerSel SantalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
26%Dislike
2%Hate

158 votes

24%Love
40%Like
15%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate

582 votes

Category winnerSel SantalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityFigue Aoudii

SillageFigue Aoudii

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value58
Category winnerSel SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
leather90%
oud80%
fruity70%
powdery60%
sweet50%
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
salty77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotOrange
Heart
FigLeatherCedarIrisYlang-YlangViolet
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
Tonic WaterBergamotMandarin LeafNutmeg
Heart2 to 3 hours
SaltFigWhipped CreamVioletIrisHazelnut
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodMuskAmberStyraxRose
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Fig, Iris and Violet. Durations are only published for Sel Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring82
Summer93
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night43
Category winnerSel SantalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men17
Unisex64
Women19
Men42
Unisex50
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,368

PerfumerIrina Zhurikhina-Nesa, Jean-Claude Gigodot

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#36,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFigue AoudiiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Figue Aoudii by Maison Incens pairs earthy, ripe fig with a sharp, resinous leather and oud core. It creates a dark, brooding profile that settles into a woody base. Ideal for autumn evenings, this fragrance suits those who prefer complex, non-traditional scents over crowd-pleasing sweetness. Wear it when you want a s…

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Sel Santal by Clean offers an unconventional take on woody fragrances by pairing crisp aquatic freshness with dry timber. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tonic water, sparkling bergamot, green mandarin leaf, and a dash of warm nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance introduces a curious salty fi…

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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, Figue Aoudii or Sel Santal?

Sel Santal takes 4 of 7 categories. Figue Aoudii is rated 3.58/5 from 224 votes; Sel Santal is rated 3.65/5 from 582 votes. Choose Figue Aoudii for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sel Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Figue Aoudii or Sel Santal?

Figue Aoudii lasts longest (Figue Aoudii 78/100, Sel Santal 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figue Aoudii or Sel Santal?

Figue Aoudii projects furthest (Figue Aoudii 67/100, Sel Santal 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figue Aoudii and Sel Santal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fig, Iris and Violet.

Is Figue Aoudii or Sel Santal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sel Santal is the stronger pick. For winter, Figue Aoudii is the stronger pick. Sel Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figue Aoudii and Sel Santal?

Figue Aoudii has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Fig, Leather, Cedar and Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Sel Santal has top notes of Tonic Water, Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Nutmeg, heart notes of Salt, Fig, Whipped Cream and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Styrax.

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