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Havana Blues vs Perseviron Fig Hug

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

Updated 185 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perseviron Fig Hug takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Havana Blues

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Perseviron Fig Hug

    Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Havana Blues2/7
Perseviron Fig Hug5/7
Ratings & consensus
Perseviron Fig Hug
Community sentiment
Havana Blues
Longevity
Perseviron Fig Hug
Sillage & projection
Perseviron Fig Hug
Value for money
Havana Blues
Versatility
Perseviron Fig Hug
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Perseviron Fig Hug

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Havana BluesAnd Other Stories
Perseviron Fig HugPARIS CORNER
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 48%Had 11%Want 41%
4.14/ 5 · 118 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
Category winnerPerseviron Fig HugRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

60 votes

50%Love
25%Like
18%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerHavana BluesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityPerseviron Fig Hug

SillagePerseviron Fig Hug

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value78
Category winnerHavana BluesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fruity88%
sweet77%
white floral65%
citrus53%
tobacco42%
citrus100%
sweet92%
lactonic84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
musky61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes
LemonFigPink Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
Whipped CreamRoseJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
Fig MilkWhite MuskCedarwood
InformationalShared notesLemon, Fig, Jasmine and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Perseviron Fig Hug, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring60
Summer100
Fall73
Winter40
Day100
Night62
Spring100
Summer89
Fall93
Winter55
Day100
Night64
Category winnerPerseviron Fig HugMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men11
Unisex85
Women4
Men7
Unisex70
Women23
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,361

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#8,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerPerseviron Fig HugHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Havana Blues by And Other Stories is a woody aromatic fragrance designed to be worn by anyone. It features a prominent blend of tobacco, fig, and lemon notes. This 2016 release performs best in moderate weather and suits daily office wear or casual outings, offering a reliable, musky aromatic profile that feels approa…

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Perseviron Fig Hug by PARIS CORNER offers an unusual balance of sharp citrus and comforting gourmand sweetness. The fragrance opens with bright lemon, crisp green fig, and a mild tingle of pink pepper, immediately establishing an upbeat mood. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of whipped cream blends with light…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Havana Blues or Perseviron Fig Hug?

Perseviron Fig Hug takes 5 of 7 categories. Havana Blues is rated 4.15/5 from 67 votes; Perseviron Fig Hug is rated 4.14/5 from 118 votes. Choose Havana Blues for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Perseviron Fig Hug for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Havana Blues or Perseviron Fig Hug?

Perseviron Fig Hug lasts longest (Perseviron Fig Hug 66/100, Havana Blues 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Havana Blues or Perseviron Fig Hug?

Perseviron Fig Hug projects furthest (Perseviron Fig Hug 57/100, Havana Blues 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Havana Blues and Perseviron Fig Hug smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Fig, Jasmine and Cedarwood.

Is Havana Blues or Perseviron Fig Hug better for summer or winter?

For summer, Havana Blues is the stronger pick. For winter, Perseviron Fig Hug is the stronger pick. Havana Blues suits daytime wear; Perseviron Fig Hug suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Havana Blues and Perseviron Fig Hug?

Havana Blues features Black Pomegranate, Lemon, Fig, Jasmine and Tobacco. Perseviron Fig Hug has top notes of Lemon, Fig and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Fig Milk, White Musk and Cedarwood.

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