Fragrance comparison

Artisan Forest vs La Figue et L'Olive

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

2 wins

Artisan Forest

John Varvatos

3.9436 votes

Rank #17,725 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

La Figue et L'Olive

Laughing Saint

4.502 votes

Rank #53,743 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Artisan Forest takes 2 of 3 categories.

Artisan Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
La Figue et L'Olive
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Artisan Forest2/3

La Figue et L'Olive1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Figue et L'Olive
Sillage & projection: Artisan Forest
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Artisan Forest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Artisan ForestJohn Varvatos

La Figue et L'OliveLaughing Saint

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 6%Had 2%Want 92%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

36 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLa Figue et L'Olive

SillageArtisan Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

green100%

woody92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both green, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Fig LeafTangeloRosemaryGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

FigBuchu or AgathosmaViolet LeafArtemisia

Base5-7 hrs

CedarwoodAmberPatchouliVetiver

Notes

Fig LeafFigFreesiaKaffir LimeNarcissusSea SaltAmberMuskVetiverDriftwoodOlive Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Fig, Amber and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Artisan Forest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall83

Winter39

Day100

Night35

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex12

Women12

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#53,743

PerfumerJeremiah J. Taylor

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArtisan ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

John Varvatos Artisan Forest brings an earthy, botanical green profile that cuts right through stuffy city air. It opens with a snappy crack of bitter galbanum, crushed fig leaf, and juicy tangelo. The citrus sparks immediately. Within twenty minutes, the sharp herbal greenery softens into milky fig fruit, violet leaf…

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La Figue et L'Olive by Laughing Saint is a refreshing aromatic green scent that captures the essence of Mediterranean groves. It pairs the tartness of kaffir lime with lush fig leaf and earthy olive leaf. Perfect for warm spring days, this fragrance provides an airy, natural feel that stays close to the skin. It is a …

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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, Artisan Forest or La Figue et L'Olive?

Artisan Forest takes 2 of 3 categories. Artisan Forest is rated 3.94/5 from 36 votes; La Figue et L'Olive is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Artisan Forest for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose La Figue et L'Olive for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Artisan Forest or La Figue et L'Olive?

They last about the same: La Figue et L'Olive 60/100, Artisan Forest 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Artisan Forest or La Figue et L'Olive?

Projection is very close: Artisan Forest 51/100, La Figue et L'Olive 50/100 for sillage.

Do Artisan Forest and La Figue et L'Olive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Fig, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Artisan Forest or La Figue et L'Olive better for summer or winter?

Artisan Forest suits daytime wear; La Figue et L'Olive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Artisan Forest and La Figue et L'Olive?

Artisan Forest has top notes of Fig Leaf, Tangelo, Rosemary and Galbanum, heart notes of Fig, Buchu or Agathosma, Violet Leaf and Artemisia, a base of Cedarwood, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver. La Figue et L'Olive features Fig Leaf, Fig, Freesia, Kaffir Lime and Narcissus.