Fragrance comparison

No 12 Figuier Moderne vs Le Minimaliste (Version I)

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

No 12 Figuier Moderne

Leitmotiv

4.717 votes

Rank #39,353 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Le Minimaliste (Version I)

Pink MahogHany Fragrances

4.502 votes

Rank #51,909 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Minimaliste (Version I) takes 2 of 4 categories.

No 12 Figuier Moderne
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Minimaliste (Version I)
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

No 12 Figuier Moderne1/4

Le Minimaliste (Version I)2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Minimaliste (Version I)
Sillage & projection: Le Minimaliste (Version I)
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No 12 Figuier Moderne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No 12 Figuier ModerneLeitmotiv

Le Minimaliste (Version I)Pink MahogHany Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 26%Had 13%Want 61%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLe Minimaliste (Version I)

SillageLe Minimaliste (Version I)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet88%

fruity77%

vanilla65%

honey53%

tropical42%

floral100%

musky92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

rose61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FigVanillaWoody NotesPassionfruitHoney

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Berry FruitsGrapefruitMandarin BlossomPeonyDamask RoseFigChampacaNeroliAmberVanillaHoney

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFig, Vanilla and Honey. Durations are only published for No 12 Figuier Moderne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 29%Date 22%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,909

PerfumerChavalia Mwamba

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo 12 Figuier ModerneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leitmotiv No 12 Figuier Moderne puts a juicy twist on Mediterranean fig. The scent opens with plump fig flesh cut by a quick flash of tart passion fruit. You smell real fruit pulp rather than sharp green sap. Within twenty minutes, warm clover honey flows over the heart, smoothing out the tropical acidity without turn…

Reviews →

Le Minimaliste (Version I) by Pink MahogHany Fragrances is a fresh, musky fragrance centered on light floral notes and soft fruit. Chavalia Mwamba created this scent to wear comfortably in high heat, making it an easy choice for office wear or casual spring mornings when you want a clean, low-key aura.

Reviews →

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, No 12 Figuier Moderne or Le Minimaliste (Version I)?

Le Minimaliste (Version I) takes 2 of 4 categories. No 12 Figuier Moderne is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Le Minimaliste (Version I) is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose No 12 Figuier Moderne for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Minimaliste (Version I) for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, No 12 Figuier Moderne or Le Minimaliste (Version I)?

Le Minimaliste (Version I) lasts longest (Le Minimaliste (Version I) 80/100, No 12 Figuier Moderne 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No 12 Figuier Moderne or Le Minimaliste (Version I)?

Le Minimaliste (Version I) projects furthest (Le Minimaliste (Version I) 75/100, No 12 Figuier Moderne 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No 12 Figuier Moderne and Le Minimaliste (Version I) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Fig, Vanilla and Honey.

Is No 12 Figuier Moderne or Le Minimaliste (Version I) better for summer or winter?

No 12 Figuier Moderne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No 12 Figuier Moderne and Le Minimaliste (Version I)?

No 12 Figuier Moderne features Fig, Vanilla, Woody Notes, Passionfruit and Honey. Le Minimaliste (Version I) features Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Berry Fruits, Grapefruit, Mandarin Blossom and Peony.