Fragrance comparison

Figuier Noir vs Figuier Ardent

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 832 ratings analysed

6 wins

Figuier Noir

Houbigant

4.15278 votes

Rank #23,950 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Figuier Ardent

Atelier Cologne

3.87554 votes

Rank #25,206 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Figuier Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Figuier Noir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Figuier Ardent
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Figuier Noir6/7

Figuier Ardent1/7

Ratings & consensus: Figuier Noir
Community sentiment: Figuier Noir
Longevity: Figuier Noir
Sillage & projection: Figuier Ardent
Value for money: Figuier Noir
Versatility: Figuier Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Figuier Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Figuier NoirHoubigant

Figuier ArdentAtelier Cologne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

3.87/ 5 · 554 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerFiguier NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

278 votes

29%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

554 votes

Category winnerFiguier NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityFiguier Noir

SillageFiguier Ardent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value40

Category winnerFiguier NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

woody100%

green92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both woody, green and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Fig LeafBlack PepperCardamomCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

black figIrisJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

FigCedarPatchouliCandied Fruits

Top

BergamotAniseCardamom

Heart

Fig LeafFigBlack Pepper

Base

CedarIrisTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Iris. Durations are only published for Figuier Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFiguier NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 8%

Men22

Unisex61

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,950

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,206

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFiguier NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Figuier Noir strips away the creamy coconut milk tropes common in modern fig scents, choosing instead a sharp, sap-streaked study of an entire Mediterranean tree under bright sun. The opening crackles with bitter crushed fig leaf, pungent black pepper, and warm cardamom pods before mellowing into dark fig fl…

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Figuier Ardent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with black pepper and aromatic cardamom. The spice cuts directly through the early citrus, preventing the opening from feeling like a typical fresh eau de cologne. As the scent settles, green fig leaf takes center stage alongside crushed anise seeds, giving th…

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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, Figuier Noir or Figuier Ardent?

Figuier Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Figuier Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 278 votes; Figuier Ardent is rated 3.87/5 from 554 votes. Choose Figuier Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Figuier Ardent for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Figuier Noir or Figuier Ardent?

Figuier Noir lasts longest (Figuier Noir 72/100, Figuier Ardent 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figuier Noir or Figuier Ardent?

Figuier Ardent projects furthest (Figuier Ardent 60/100, Figuier Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figuier Noir and Figuier Ardent smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Iris.

Is Figuier Noir or Figuier Ardent better for summer or winter?

For summer, Figuier Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Figuier Noir is the stronger pick. Figuier Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figuier Noir and Figuier Ardent?

Figuier Noir has top notes of Fig Leaf, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cloves, heart notes of black fig, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Fig, Cedar, Patchouli and Candied Fruits. Figuier Ardent has top notes of Bergamot, Anise and Cardamom, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Fig and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar, Iris and Tonka Bean.