Fragrance comparison

Figuier Noir vs Turath

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 816 ratings analysed

Figuier Noir

Houbigant

4.15278 votes

Rank #23,950 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #22,724 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 6 of 7 categories.

Figuier Noir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Figuier Noir1/7

Turath6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Figuier NoirHoubigant

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

4.45/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerTurathRating 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

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

538 votes

Category winnerTurathMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value35

Category winnerFiguier NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fruity

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

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Cedar and Candied Fruits. 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

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTurathMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

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

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,950

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTurathHigher 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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Turath opens with a concentrated burst of dried fruits, candied strawberry, and warm cardamom. As the initial sweetness softens, dark agarwood, Damask rose, and smoky incense take over the middle phase. A dense base of leather, ambergris, and vanilla grounds the fragrance. It delivers intense projection suited for col…

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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 Turath?

Turath takes 6 of 7 categories. Figuier Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 278 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Figuier Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Figuier Noir or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Figuier Noir 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figuier Noir or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Figuier Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figuier Noir and Turath smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Cedar and Candied Fruits.

Is Figuier Noir or Turath better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Figuier Noir and Turath?

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. Turath has top notes of Dried Fruits, Damask Rose, Candied Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Saffron and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Smoke, Vanilla and Leather.