Fragrance comparison

Figuier Noir vs Obscure Oud

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 313 ratings analysed

6 wins

Figuier Noir

Houbigant

4.15278 votes

Rank #23,950 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Obscure Oud

Phuong Dang

3.0335 votes

Rank #58,688 Warm SpicySweet

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.
Obscure Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Figuier Noir6/7

Obscure Oud1/7

Ratings & consensus: Figuier Noir
Community sentiment: Figuier Noir
Longevity: Figuier Noir
Sillage & projection: Figuier Noir
Value for money: Figuier Noir
Versatility: Obscure Oud
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

Obscure OudPhuong Dang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

3.03/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

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

17%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

46%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerFiguier NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

LongevityFiguier Noir

SillageFiguier Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value8

Category winnerFiguier NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet 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

ClementineCardamomGreen MangoRed BerriesKumquat

Heart

ClovesOlibanumFig LeafCarnationIrisLily-of-the-ValleyApricot

Base

CedarOpoponaxAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberFig NectarCastoreum

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Cardamom, Cloves 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

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerObscure OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

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

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,950

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,688

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

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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Obscure Oud by Phuong Dang is a woody aromatic creation by Bertrand Duchaufour that centers on a complex interplay of clementine, cardamom, and agarwood. It is a bold, artistic choice for someone who appreciates resinous depths and bright fruit contrasts during the cooler months of autumn, offering a shifting experien…

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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 Obscure Oud?

Figuier Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Figuier Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 278 votes; Obscure Oud is rated 3.03/5 from 35 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 Obscure Oud for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Figuier Noir or Obscure Oud?

They last about the same: Figuier Noir 72/100, Obscure Oud 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Figuier Noir or Obscure Oud?

Projection is very close: Figuier Noir 56/100, Obscure Oud 55/100 for sillage.

Do Figuier Noir and Obscure Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Cardamom, Cloves and Iris.

Is Figuier Noir or Obscure Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Figuier Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Obscure Oud is the stronger pick. Figuier Noir suits daytime wear; Obscure Oud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figuier Noir and Obscure Oud?

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. Obscure Oud has top notes of Clementine, Cardamom, Green Mango and Red Berries, heart notes of Cloves, Olibanum, Fig Leaf and Carnation, a base of Cedar, Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.