Fragrance comparison

Figuier Noir vs Unscripted

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 405 ratings analysed

6 wins

Figuier Noir

Houbigant

4.15278 votes

Rank #23,950 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Unscripted

Avon

3.76127 votes

Rank #32,184 WoodyAromatic

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.
Unscripted
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Figuier Noir6/7

Unscripted1/7

Ratings & consensus: Figuier Noir
Community sentiment: Figuier Noir
Longevity: Figuier Noir
Sillage & projection: Figuier Noir
Value for money: Unscripted
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

UnscriptedAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

3.76/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 43%Had 41%Want 16%

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

24%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerFiguier NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFiguier Noir

SillageFiguier Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value69

Category winnerUnscriptedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

Scent match46%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

Black PepperCardamomAnise

Heart

FigLavenderViolet

Base

VetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Fig 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFiguier NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

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

Men94

Unisex0

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,950

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,184

PerfumerPascal Gaurin, Yves Cassar

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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Avon Unscripted opens with sharp black pepper and cool cardamom before settling into a damp fig leaf and green violet heart. The base brings out dry vetiver and earthy patchouli. It smells clean, wood-driven, and slightly bitter on skin. Best suited for crisp spring mornings when you want a straightforward peppered wo…

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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 Unscripted?

Figuier Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Figuier Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 278 votes; Unscripted is rated 3.76/5 from 127 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 Unscripted for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Figuier Noir or Unscripted?

Figuier Noir lasts longest (Figuier Noir 72/100, Unscripted 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figuier Noir or Unscripted?

Projection is very close: Figuier Noir 56/100, Unscripted 54/100 for sillage.

Do Figuier Noir and Unscripted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Fig and Cedar.

Is Figuier Noir or Unscripted better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Figuier Noir and Unscripted?

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. Unscripted has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Anise, heart notes of Fig, Lavender and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar.