Fragrance comparison

Luban Al Akhdar vs Fig Whiskey

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

Luban Al Akhdar

Amouage

3.5042 votes

Rank #37,941 AmberFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Fig Whiskey

Villa Erbatium

3.7030 votes

Rank #21,993 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fig Whiskey takes 4 of 7 categories.

Luban Al Akhdar
Choose it for a amber and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fig Whiskey
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Luban Al Akhdar3/7

Fig Whiskey4/7

Ratings & consensus: Fig Whiskey
Community sentiment: Fig Whiskey
Longevity: Luban Al Akhdar
Sillage & projection: Luban Al Akhdar
Value for money: Fig Whiskey
Versatility: Luban Al Akhdar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fig Whiskey

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luban Al AkhdarAmouage

Fig WhiskeyVilla Erbatium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

3.70/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winnerFig WhiskeyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

12%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

29%Hate

42 votes

30%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerFig WhiskeyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLuban Al Akhdar

SillageLuban Al Akhdar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFig WhiskeyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh88%

aldehydic77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

warm spicy42%

fruity100%

sweet91%

amber83%

green74%

woody65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesFrankincenseCitrusMyrrhLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

FigRumHayFrankincensePeachMyrrhSandalwoodLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Myrrh and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring53

Summer27

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night73

Category winnerLuban Al AkhdarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex47

Women27

Men50

Unisex39

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,941

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,993

PerfumerHa Minseo Caterina

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFig WhiskeyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luban Al Akhdar by Amouage is a complex unisex attar focused on raw green frankincense. Designed by Quentin Bisch, it wraps resinous smoke in sparkling aldehydes and bright citrus. It grounds itself in earthy myrrh and warm labdanum, creating a dry yet luminous profile. This concentrated oil is built for lovers of tra…

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Villa Erbatium Fig Whiskey is a boozy, dark fruity fragrance built around ripe fig, peach, and rum notes. It settles on a heavy base of sandalwood and guaiac wood, making it perfect for cold autumn nights and casual bar outings. The blend leans slightly masculine but remains unisex.

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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, Luban Al Akhdar or Fig Whiskey?

Fig Whiskey takes 4 of 7 categories. Luban Al Akhdar is rated 3.50/5 from 42 votes; Fig Whiskey is rated 3.70/5 from 30 votes. Choose Luban Al Akhdar for a amber and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fig Whiskey for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luban Al Akhdar or Fig Whiskey?

Luban Al Akhdar lasts longest (Luban Al Akhdar 64/100, Fig Whiskey 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luban Al Akhdar or Fig Whiskey?

Luban Al Akhdar projects furthest (Luban Al Akhdar 57/100, Fig Whiskey 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luban Al Akhdar and Fig Whiskey smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Myrrh and Labdanum.

Is Luban Al Akhdar or Fig Whiskey better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luban Al Akhdar is the stronger pick. For winter, Luban Al Akhdar is the stronger pick. Luban Al Akhdar suits daytime wear; Fig Whiskey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.