Fragrance comparison

Figueroa vs Unusual Fruit

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Figueroa

Vanitas Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #39,829 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Unusual Fruit

Zara

3.9857 votes

Rank #15,689 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Figueroa
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unusual Fruit
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Figueroa2/4

Unusual Fruit2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Figueroa
Sillage & projection: Figueroa
Value for money: Unusual Fruit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Unusual Fruit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FigueroaVanitas Parfums

Unusual FruitZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.98/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

32%Love

44%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFigueroa

SillageFigueroa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value76

Category winnerUnusual FruitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green91%

sweet83%

fruity74%

lactonic65%

fresh56%

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

Top15-30 mins

Fig LeafFigGreen MandarinViolet LeafPetitgrainSapMilk

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig TreeRose de MaiClary SageRose

Base6-8+ hrs

Mimosa absoluteSandalwoodAmberMuskWoody Notes

Top

Fig TreeFig

Heart

Tonka Bean

Base

Woodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesFig and Fig Tree. Durations are only published for Figueroa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer97

Fall42

Winter16

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men5

Unisex52

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,829

PerfumerPaul Voulgaridis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerUnusual FruitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Figueroa by Vanitas Parfums is an aromatic green fragrance that captures the natural character of a Mediterranean fig grove. The scent opens with a lively burst of crushed fig leaf, tart green mandarin, and milky tree sap, evoking freshly cut stems and damp garden foliage. As the initial brightness softens, ripe fig f…

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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.

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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, Figueroa or Unusual Fruit?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Figueroa is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Unusual Fruit is rated 3.98/5 from 57 votes. Choose Figueroa for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unusual Fruit for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Figueroa or Unusual Fruit?

Figueroa lasts longest (Figueroa 80/100, Unusual Fruit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figueroa or Unusual Fruit?

Figueroa projects furthest (Figueroa 50/100, Unusual Fruit 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figueroa and Unusual Fruit smell similar?

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

Is Figueroa or Unusual Fruit better for summer or winter?

Figueroa suits daytime wear; Unusual Fruit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figueroa and Unusual Fruit?

Figueroa has top notes of Fig Leaf, Fig, Green Mandarin and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Fig Tree, Rose de Mai, Clary Sage and Rose, a base of Mimosa absolute, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Unusual Fruit has top notes of Fig Tree and Fig, heart notes of Tonka Bean, a base of Woodsy Notes.