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White Fig & Bourbon vs Only For Him

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

Updated 163 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only For Him takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • White Fig & Bourbon

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Only For Him

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

White Fig & Bourbon2/7
Only For Him5/7
Ratings & consensus
Only For Him
Community sentiment
White Fig & Bourbon
Longevity
Only For Him
Sillage & projection
Only For Him
Value for money
White Fig & Bourbon
Versatility
Only For Him
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Only For Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
White Fig & BourbonClean
Only For HimHayari Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 17%Had 5%Want 78%
4.08/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerOnly For HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
41%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

44 votes

44%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

119 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityOnly For Him

SillageOnly For Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value57
Category winnerWhite Fig & BourbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fruity90%
sweet80%
fresh spicy70%
aromatic60%
citrus50%
woody100%
amber92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Dried FruitsBlack PepperBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
FigRed TeaMagnolia
Base3 to 5 hours
CedarBourbon VetiverPapyrus
Top
Elemi resinBlack PepperBergamotOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
PatchouliPapyrusGreen NotesJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BenzoinAmberGuaiac WoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Cedar 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
Spring67
Summer29
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night72
Spring100
Summer31
Fall98
Winter67
Day100
Night–
Category winnerOnly For HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men20
Unisex64
Women16
Men77
Unisex23
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,926

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOnly For HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Only For Him by Hayari Parfums blends bright citrus with rich woods and warm balsamic resins. Created by perfumer Cécile Zarokian, the scent opens with a burst of tangy grapefruit, sweet orange, and zesty bergamot spiced with crushed black pepper and fresh elemi resin. As the brightness settles, a soft heart of earthy…

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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, White Fig & Bourbon or Only For Him?

Only For Him takes 5 of 7 categories. White Fig & Bourbon is rated 4.05/5 from 44 votes; Only For Him is rated 4.08/5 from 119 votes. Choose White Fig & Bourbon for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Only For Him for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, White Fig & Bourbon or Only For Him?

Only For Him lasts longest (Only For Him 75/100, White Fig & Bourbon 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Fig & Bourbon or Only For Him?

Only For Him projects furthest (Only For Him 68/100, White Fig & Bourbon 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Fig & Bourbon and Only For Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Cedar and Bourbon Vetiver.

Is White Fig & Bourbon or Only For Him better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in White Fig & Bourbon and Only For Him?

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. Only For Him has top notes of Elemi resin, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Papyrus, Green Notes and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

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