Fragrance comparison

Figuier Noir vs No Limit$

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,251 ratings analysed

Figuier Noir

Houbigant

4.15278 votes

Rank #23,950 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

No Limit$

Philipp Plein Parfums

3.811,973 votes

Rank #1,731 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No Limit$ takes 4 of 7 categories.

Figuier Noir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No Limit$
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Figuier Noir3/7

No Limit$4/7

Ratings & consensus: Figuier Noir
Community sentiment: Figuier Noir
Longevity: No Limit$
Sillage & projection: No Limit$
Value for money: No Limit$
Versatility: Figuier Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No Limit$

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Figuier NoirHoubigant

No Limit$Philipp Plein Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

3.81/ 5 · 1,973 votes

Have 82%Had 18%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

42%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

1,973 votes

Category winnerFiguier NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo Limit$

SillageNo Limit$

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNo Limit$Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

leather92%

woody84%

amber77%

smoky69%

chocolate61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

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

Black PepperCardamomCinnamonClovesStar AniseWatery NotesGingerBergamot

Heart

Dark ChocolateBourbon VanillaIncenseAmber

Base

LeatherWoodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Cloves and Cedar. 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

Spring40

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFiguier NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

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

Men91

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,950

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,731

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerNo Limit$Higher 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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No Limit$ by Philipp Plein Parfums opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, cloves, and star anise before settling into dark chocolate, bourbon vanilla, and rough leather. Built by Alberto Morillas, this winter fragrance combines sweet gourmand elements with a heavy woody base for cold nights and dark leather jackets.

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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 No Limit$?

No Limit$ takes 4 of 7 categories. Figuier Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 278 votes; No Limit$ is rated 3.81/5 from 1,973 votes. Choose Figuier Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No Limit$ for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Figuier Noir or No Limit$?

They last about the same: No Limit$ 73/100, Figuier Noir 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Figuier Noir or No Limit$?

No Limit$ projects furthest (No Limit$ 65/100, Figuier Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figuier Noir and No Limit$ smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cloves and Cedar.

Is Figuier Noir or No Limit$ better for summer or winter?

For summer, Figuier Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, No Limit$ is the stronger pick. Figuier Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figuier Noir and No Limit$?

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. No Limit$ has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Cloves, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Bourbon Vanilla, Incense and Amber, a base of Leather, Woodsy Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.