Fragrance comparison

Sel Santal vs Figue Aoudii

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 806 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sel Santal

Clean

3.65582 votes

Rank #36,465 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Figue Aoudii

Maison Incens

3.58224 votes

Rank #7,368 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sel Santal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sel Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Figue Aoudii
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Sel Santal4/7

Figue Aoudii3/7

Ratings & consensus: Sel Santal
Community sentiment: Sel Santal
Longevity: Figue Aoudii
Sillage & projection: Figue Aoudii
Value for money: Sel Santal
Versatility: Sel Santal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Figue Aoudii

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sel SantalClean

Figue AoudiiMaison Incens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 582 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

3.58/ 5 · 224 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerSel SantalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

582 votes

34%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

26%Dislike

2%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerSel SantalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityFigue Aoudii

SillageFigue Aoudii

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value52

Category winnerSel SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

salty77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

leather90%

oud80%

fruity70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Tonic WaterBergamotMandarin LeafNutmeg

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaltFigWhipped CreamVioletIrisHazelnut

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskAmberStyraxRose

Top

BergamotOrange

Heart

FigLeatherCedarIrisYlang-YlangViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Fig, Violet and Iris. Durations are only published for Sel Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer93

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night43

Spring67

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSel SantalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

Men17

Unisex64

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,368

PerfumerIrina Zhurikhina-Nesa, Jean-Claude Gigodot

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerFigue AoudiiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sel Santal by Clean offers an unconventional take on woody fragrances by pairing crisp aquatic freshness with dry timber. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tonic water, sparkling bergamot, green mandarin leaf, and a dash of warm nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance introduces a curious salty fi…

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Figue Aoudii by Maison Incens pairs earthy, ripe fig with a sharp, resinous leather and oud core. It creates a dark, brooding profile that settles into a woody base. Ideal for autumn evenings, this fragrance suits those who prefer complex, non-traditional scents over crowd-pleasing sweetness. Wear it when you want a s…

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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, Sel Santal or Figue Aoudii?

Sel Santal takes 4 of 7 categories. Sel Santal is rated 3.65/5 from 582 votes; Figue Aoudii is rated 3.58/5 from 224 votes. Choose Sel Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Figue Aoudii for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sel Santal or Figue Aoudii?

Figue Aoudii lasts longest (Figue Aoudii 78/100, Sel Santal 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sel Santal or Figue Aoudii?

Figue Aoudii projects furthest (Figue Aoudii 67/100, Sel Santal 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sel Santal and Figue Aoudii smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fig, Violet and Iris.

Is Sel Santal or Figue Aoudii better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sel Santal is the stronger pick. For winter, Figue Aoudii is the stronger pick. Sel Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sel Santal and Figue Aoudii?

Sel Santal has top notes of Tonic Water, Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Nutmeg, heart notes of Salt, Fig, Whipped Cream and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Styrax. Figue Aoudii has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Fig, Leather, Cedar and Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.