Fragrance comparison

Fleur de Figuier vs Republic of Men Essence

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 206 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fleur de Figuier

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.62190 votes

Rank #15,905 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Republic of Men Essence

Banana Republic

3.8816 votes

Rank #36,176 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur de Figuier takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fleur de Figuier
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Republic of Men Essence
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fleur de Figuier3/5

Republic of Men Essence2/5

Ratings & consensus: Republic of Men Essence
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fleur de Figuier
Sillage & projection: Fleur de Figuier
Value for money: Republic of Men Essence
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fleur de Figuier

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur de FiguierChabaud Maison de Parfum

Republic of Men EssenceBanana Republic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

Category winnerRepublic of Men EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

190 votes

25%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityFleur de Figuier

SillageFleur de Figuier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRepublic of Men EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody86%

fresh72%

aromatic58%

lactonic44%

lavender30%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Fig LeafLarch

Heart2-4 hrs

Lavender

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodCedar

Top

PlumFig LeafCucumberBlack Currant

Heart

PepperBasilRosemarySage

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarHazelnut

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Sandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Fleur de Figuier, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night39

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex69

Women17

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,905

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#36,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFleur de FiguierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur de Figuier by Chabaud Maison de Parfum strips away the sugary coconut tropes of modern fig perfumery to deliver pure Mediterranean foliage. The scent opens with a sharp, photorealistic snap of green fig leaf and resinous larch needles, capturing the earthy aroma of crushed stems in an orchard. As the initial her…

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Banana Republic Republic of Men Essence opens with a crisp, cool splash of cucumber and the sharp, green snap of fig leaf. It feels immediately refreshing, like stepping into a dew-covered garden on a brisk spring morning. As it settles onto the skin, a tart plum note emerges alongside a dark black currant sweetness, …

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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, Fleur de Figuier or Republic of Men Essence?

Fleur de Figuier takes 3 of 5 categories. Fleur de Figuier is rated 3.62/5 from 190 votes; Republic of Men Essence is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes. Choose Fleur de Figuier for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Republic of Men Essence for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur de Figuier or Republic of Men Essence?

Fleur de Figuier lasts longest (Fleur de Figuier 61/100, Republic of Men Essence 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur de Figuier or Republic of Men Essence?

Fleur de Figuier projects furthest (Fleur de Figuier 57/100, Republic of Men Essence 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur de Figuier and Republic of Men Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Fleur de Figuier or Republic of Men Essence better for summer or winter?

Fleur de Figuier suits daytime wear; Republic of Men Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur de Figuier and Republic of Men Essence?

Fleur de Figuier has top notes of Fig Leaf and Larch, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar. Republic of Men Essence has top notes of Plum, Fig Leaf, Cucumber and Black Currant, heart notes of Pepper, Basil, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Hazelnut.