Figue Interdite vs Arabian Wood
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
13%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Arabian Wood takes 3 of 4 categories.
Figue InterditeChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arabian WoodChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Figue Interdite1/4
Arabian Wood3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Arabian Wood
- Sillage & projection
- Arabian Wood
- Value for money
- Figue Interdite
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arabian Wood
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Figue InterditeDSH PerfumesArabian WoodTom FordWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 8%Had 15%Want 77%
4.11/ 5 · 665 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
17%Like
33%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
40%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
665 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArabian Wood
SillageArabian Wood
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFigue InterditeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green92%
woody84%
fruity77%
yellow floral69%
powdery61%
woody100%
white floral92%
floral84%
mossy77%
rose69%
earthy61%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when knownNotes
CassisDavanaMimosaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CostusOrrisYlang-YlangApricotPeachBalsam FirVetiverSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Woodsy NotesOakmossBulgarian RoseMay RoseGalbanumLavenderPatchouliHoneyJasmineCedarGardeniaBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalNo shared notesDurations are only published for Figue Interdite, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,785
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#27,754
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerArabian WoodHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFigue Interdite by DSH Perfumes presents an all-botanical study of green foliage, tart fruit, and quiet forest depths. The scent opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, bergamot, and cassis, capturing the pungent snap of crushed leaves. Soon after, sweet apricot and peach flesh merge with sunny mimosa and lime blossom, …
Reviews →Arabian Wood opens with a bright burst of bergamot and gardenia before settling into a deep, mossy green expanse. While the name suggests a dry oud, this bottle delivers a classic green chypre reminiscent of mid-century French perfumery. As it warms on the skin, the sharpness of galbanum gives way to a damp, soil-like…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Figue Interdite or Arabian Wood?
Arabian Wood takes 3 of 4 categories. Figue Interdite is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Arabian Wood is rated 4.11/5 from 665 votes. Choose Figue Interdite for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arabian Wood for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Figue Interdite or Arabian Wood?
Arabian Wood lasts longest (Arabian Wood 70/100, Figue Interdite 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Figue Interdite or Arabian Wood?
Arabian Wood projects furthest (Arabian Wood 65/100, Figue Interdite 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Figue Interdite and Arabian Wood smell similar?
Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords.
Is Figue Interdite or Arabian Wood better for summer or winter?
Figue Interdite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Figue Interdite and Arabian Wood?
Figue Interdite features Cassis, Davana, Mimosa, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Costus. Arabian Wood features Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss, Bulgarian Rose, May Rose and Galbanum.
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