Fragrance comparison

Nobility vs Poisoned Fig

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Nobility

Gulf Orchid

4.002 votes

Rank #56,435 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Poisoned Fig

The Rising Phoenix Perfumery

4.005 votes

Rank #52,675 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poisoned Fig takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nobility
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Poisoned Fig
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nobility1/4

Poisoned Fig3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poisoned Fig
Sillage & projection: Poisoned Fig
Value for money: Nobility
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Poisoned Fig

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NobilityGulf Orchid

Poisoned FigThe Rising Phoenix Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPoisoned Fig

SillagePoisoned Fig

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNobilityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

fresh61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, citrus and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cashmere WoodBergamotCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLavenderBalsamic Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverOakmossAmbergris

Top

BergamotYuzuCitruses

Heart

JasmineLavenderNutmegAllspice

Base

OakmossBalsam FirTonka BeanSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Lavender and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Nobility, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Spring79

Summer100

Fall86

Winter79

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 16%Party 12%

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,675

PerfumerJK DeLapp

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoisoned FigHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nobility by Gulf Orchid cuts through the air with instant clarity. The bergamot hits immediately. Tart citruses join a soft blanket of cashmere wood, creating a dry and comforting opening rather than a juicy splash. Within twenty minutes, the bright zest calms down. Earthy patchouli and herbal lavender take over the m…

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Poisoned Fig by The Rising Phoenix Perfumery offers a rich, natural recreation of juicy, ripe black fig. The scent balances bright citrus oils with dry balsam fir and oakmoss, avoiding synthetic sweetness. It suits enthusiasts seeking a dark, botanical fruity chypre that transitions smoothly from crisp afternoon walks…

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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, Nobility or Poisoned Fig?

Poisoned Fig takes 3 of 4 categories. Nobility is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Poisoned Fig is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Nobility for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poisoned Fig for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nobility or Poisoned Fig?

Poisoned Fig lasts longest (Poisoned Fig 90/100, Nobility 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nobility or Poisoned Fig?

Poisoned Fig projects furthest (Poisoned Fig 54/100, Nobility 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nobility and Poisoned Fig smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Nobility or Poisoned Fig better for summer or winter?

Nobility suits daytime wear; Poisoned Fig suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nobility and Poisoned Fig?

Nobility has top notes of Cashmere Wood, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Patchouli, Lavender and Balsamic Notes, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambergris. Poisoned Fig has top notes of Bergamot, Yuzu and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Nutmeg and Allspice, a base of Oakmoss, Balsam Fir, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.