Fragrance comparison

Silver Birch vs White Fig & Bourbon

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 343 ratings analysed

4 wins

Silver Birch

Amouroud

4.14299 votes

Rank #2,602 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

White Fig & Bourbon

Clean

4.0544 votes

Rank #37,321 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Birch takes 4 of 7 categories.

Silver Birch
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
White Fig & Bourbon
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Silver Birch4/7

White Fig & Bourbon2/7

Ratings & consensus: Silver Birch
Community sentiment: White Fig & Bourbon
Longevity: Silver Birch
Sillage & projection: Silver Birch
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: White Fig & Bourbon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Silver Birch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver BirchAmouroud

White Fig & BourbonClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 78%

Category winnerSilver BirchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

238 votes

36%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerWhite Fig & BourbonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySilver Birch

SillageSilver Birch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

leather84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

fruity90%

sweet80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

citrus50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FigCardamomMandarin Orange

Heart

PapyrusEgyptian JasmineOrange Blossom

Base

SuedeBourbon VetiverYlang-Ylang

Top15 to 30 minutes

Dried FruitsBlack PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

FigRed TeaMagnolia

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarBourbon VetiverPapyrus

InformationalShared notesFig, Papyrus and Bourbon Vetiver. Durations are only published for White Fig & Bourbon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer29

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night72

Category winnerWhite Fig & BourbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex45

Women7

Men20

Unisex64

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,602

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#37,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSilver BirchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Birch by Amouroud centers on a lush fig note balanced by Egyptian jasmine and smooth suede. It offers a woody, airy character that works well in mild spring weather. This unisex fragrance blends earthy papyrus with hints of citrus and cardamom, making it a versatile choice for office or casual daily wear when y…

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White Fig & Bourbon by Clean offers a balanced contrast between earthy greenery and ripe orchard sweetness. The opening introduces tart bergamot and dry black pepper alongside the rich chewiness of dried fruits. As the scent settles, lush fig combines with herbal red tea and a soft hint of magnolia blossom, steering t…

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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, Silver Birch or White Fig & Bourbon?

Silver Birch takes 4 of 7 categories. Silver Birch is rated 4.14/5 from 299 votes; White Fig & Bourbon is rated 4.05/5 from 44 votes. Choose Silver Birch for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose White Fig & Bourbon for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver Birch or White Fig & Bourbon?

Silver Birch lasts longest (Silver Birch 79/100, White Fig & Bourbon 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Birch or White Fig & Bourbon?

Silver Birch projects furthest (Silver Birch 71/100, White Fig & Bourbon 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Birch and White Fig & Bourbon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig, Papyrus and Bourbon Vetiver.

Is Silver Birch or White Fig & Bourbon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Silver Birch is the stronger pick. For winter, White Fig & Bourbon is the stronger pick. White Fig & Bourbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Birch and White Fig & Bourbon?

Silver Birch has top notes of Fig, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Papyrus, Egyptian Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Suede, Bourbon Vetiver and Ylang-Ylang. White Fig & Bourbon has top notes of Dried Fruits, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Red Tea and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Bourbon Vetiver and Papyrus.