Comparing the two fragrances…

Le Labo

Perfumer H
Oud 27
Fig
Only in Oud 27
Shared character
Both Oud 27 and Fig share woody, spicy, and smoky characteristics. They both feature notes of musk, incense (olibanum), black pepper, and cedarwood (atlas cedar).
How they differ
Oud 27 is characterized by aldehydic, powdery, animalic, earthy, and amber accords, utilizing notes such as oud (agarwood), ambergris, civet, vetiver, guaiac wood, patchouli, saffron, Bulgarian rose, and aldehydes. In contrast, Fig focuses on citrus, green, fresh, aromatic, and lactonic accords, featuring notes of fig, fig leaf, green leaves, orange blossom, petitgrain, rose oil, Turkish rose, and frankincense.
Who each suits
Oud 27 suits those who prefer animalic, earthy, and deep woody profiles. Fig suits those who prefer fresh, green, and lactonic aromatic profiles.
Only in Fig