Fragrance comparison

To Whom It May Concern vs White Fig & Bourbon

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

To Whom It May Concern

Parfum Büro | M-collections

3.7516 votes

Rank #46,880 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%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?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

To Whom It May Concern
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Fig & Bourbon
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

To Whom It May Concern3/6

White Fig & Bourbon3/6

Ratings & consensus: White Fig & Bourbon
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: To Whom It May Concern
Sillage & projection: To Whom It May Concern
Value for money: White Fig & Bourbon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): To Whom It May Concern
Fragranxe ranking: White Fig & Bourbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

To Whom It May ConcernParfum Büro | M-collections

White Fig & BourbonClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 65%

4.05/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 78%

Category winnerWhite Fig & BourbonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

44%Like

31%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

36%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTo Whom It May Concern

SillageTo Whom It May Concern

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value61

Category winnerWhite Fig & BourbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

aromatic48%

amber30%

woody100%

fruity90%

sweet80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

citrus50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitOrangeBlack PepperLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineMagnolia

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

Dried FruitsBlack PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

FigRed TeaMagnolia

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarBourbon VetiverPapyrus

Category winnerTo Whom It May ConcernLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Spring67

Summer29

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night72

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex38

Women38

Men20

Unisex64

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,880

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite Fig & BourbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

To Whom It May Concern by Parfum Büro offers a lively splash of real sunshine. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of bitter grapefruit, zesty lemon, and sparkling bergamot, balanced by a dash of black pepper that keeps the citrus from feeling like cleaning spray. As the sharpness eases, subtle magnolia and…

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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, To Whom It May Concern or White Fig & Bourbon?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. To Whom It May Concern is rated 3.75/5 from 16 votes; White Fig & Bourbon is rated 4.05/5 from 44 votes. Choose To Whom It May Concern for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Fig & Bourbon for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, To Whom It May Concern or White Fig & Bourbon?

To Whom It May Concern lasts longest (To Whom It May Concern 65/100, White Fig & Bourbon 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, To Whom It May Concern or White Fig & Bourbon?

Projection is very close: To Whom It May Concern 63/100, White Fig & Bourbon 62/100 for sillage.

Do To Whom It May Concern and White Fig & Bourbon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Magnolia and Cedar.

Is To Whom It May Concern or White Fig & Bourbon better for summer or winter?

To Whom It May Concern suits daytime wear; White Fig & Bourbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in To Whom It May Concern and White Fig & Bourbon?

To Whom It May Concern has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Cedar and Amber. 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.