Fragrance comparison

Figuier Noir vs Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 282 ratings analysed

Figuier Noir

Houbigant

4.15278 votes

Rank #23,950 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

Wally

4.504 votes

Rank #35,720 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Figuier Noir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Figuier Noir2/4

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Figuier Noir
Sillage & projection: Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
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

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de ParfumWally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

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

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFiguier Noir

SillageVero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVero Toscano Nero Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%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

Star AniseGrapefruitBergamotCardamomClovesLemonWild Berries

Heart

Black PepperViolet LeafCinnamonMagnoliaJasmineNutmegRose

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Cloves 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

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

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#35,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Vero Toscano Nero opens with a sharp burst of star anise, bitter grapefruit, and green cardamom. The opening feels crisp and zesty before dark black pepper and grated nutmeg warm up the middle hours. As the citrus sparkle settles, earthy patchouli and dry cedarwood anchor the dry-down with a quiet forest undertone. So…

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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 Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Figuier Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 278 votes; Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Figuier Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Figuier Noir or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

Figuier Noir lasts longest (Figuier Noir 72/100, Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figuier Noir or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum 67/100, Figuier Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figuier Noir and Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cloves and Jasmine.

Is Figuier Noir or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Figuier Noir suits daytime wear; Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figuier Noir and Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

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. Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum has top notes of Star Anise, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cinnamon and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cedar.