Fragrance comparison

Figuier Noir vs Xcentric

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

29%scent match

Clearly different

Xcentric

Womo

3.502 votes

Rank #50,954 WoodyPowdery

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.
Xcentric
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Figuier Noir3/4

Xcentric1/4

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

XcentricWomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

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

0%Love

50%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

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFiguier Noir

SillageFiguier Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value58

Category winnerXcentricBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

woody100%

powdery92%

violet84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

musky61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both 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

LavenderBergamotMint

Heart

VioletIrisBlack PepperFig LeafJasmine

Base

CedarWhite MuskPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Black Pepper, 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,950

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Xcentric by Womo opens with a sharp, crisp blast of mint and lavender that immediately signals a clean, aromatic character. As it settles on the skin, notes of violet and iris add a powdery depth, while a base of patchouli and cedar provides a grounded, masculine finish suitable for daily office wear or casual weekend…

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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 Xcentric?

Figuier Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Figuier Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 278 votes; Xcentric is rated 3.50/5 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 Xcentric for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Figuier Noir or Xcentric?

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

Which projects more, Figuier Noir or Xcentric?

Figuier Noir projects furthest (Figuier Noir 56/100, Xcentric 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figuier Noir and Xcentric smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Black Pepper, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Figuier Noir or Xcentric better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Figuier Noir and Xcentric?

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. Xcentric has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Black Pepper and Fig Leaf, a base of Cedar, White Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss.