Fragrance comparison

Figuier Noir vs Stark Bravery

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 280 ratings analysed

3 wins

Figuier Noir

Houbigant

4.15278 votes

Rank #23,950 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Stark Bravery

Dilís Parfum · 2020

4.002 votes

Rank #56,321 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Figuier Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Figuier Noir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Stark Bravery
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Figuier Noir3/4

Stark Bravery1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Figuier Noir
Sillage & projection: Figuier Noir
Value for money: Stark Bravery
Versatility: Not scored
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

Stark BraveryDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFiguier Noir

SillageFiguier Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value100

Category winnerStark BraveryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

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

RosemaryBlack PepperNutmegCardamomLavender

Heart

PatchouliCedarSandalwoodCashmere WoodVioletIrisJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Iris and Jasmine. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,950

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

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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Stark Bravery by Dilis Parfum opens with an energetic kick of cracked black pepper, aromatic rosemary, and crushed green cardamom. This herbal kick quickly smooths out into a clean, powdery heart where dry cedarwood, soft violet petals, and gentle iris take center stage. As the hours tick by, a comforting base of eart…

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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 Stark Bravery?

Figuier Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Figuier Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 278 votes; Stark Bravery is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Figuier Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Stark Bravery for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Figuier Noir or Stark Bravery?

Figuier Noir lasts longest (Figuier Noir 72/100, Stark Bravery 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figuier Noir or Stark Bravery?

Figuier Noir projects furthest (Figuier Noir 56/100, Stark Bravery 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figuier Noir and Stark Bravery smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Figuier Noir or Stark Bravery better for summer or winter?

Figuier Noir suits daytime wear; Stark Bravery suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figuier Noir and Stark Bravery?

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. Stark Bravery has top notes of Rosemary, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.