Chapter 1 vs Fico
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chapter 1 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Chapter 1Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
FicoChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chapter 14/7
Fico3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fico
- Community sentiment
- Chapter 1
- Longevity
- Chapter 1
- Sillage & projection
- Chapter 1
- Value for money
- Fico
- Versatility
- Chapter 1
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fico
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chapter 1AjmalFicoNature'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 39%Had 3%Want 57%
4.00/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 62%Had 11%Want 27%
Category winnerFicoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
33%Love
41%Like
20%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
46 votes
Category winnerChapter 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChapter 1
SillageChapter 1
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFicoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
musky77%
patchouli69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
woody77%
yellow floral69%
amber61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomAmber
Heart
PatchouliFigCypriol
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodWhite MuskTonka Bean
Top
LemonFigCardamom
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Base
Cashmere WoodVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amber, Fig and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer65
Fall100
Winter71
Day93
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall25
Winter4
Day100
Night17
Category winnerChapter 1Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,603
PerfumerMaxime Exler
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#27,224
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerFicoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Chapter 1 is a spicy, amber-woody unisex scent built around cardamom up top and a creamy fig heart. As it warms on skin, earthy patchouli and cypriol add a dry, slightly smoky depth before settling into soft cashmere woods, sandalwood, clean musk, and a gentle tonka sweetness. It reads smooth and modern rather t…
Reviews →Fico by Nature's centers on a bright, sunny fig note balanced by crisp lemon and soft cardamom. This unisex scent quickly transitions from a cheerful fruit opening to a clean, creamy heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. It settles into a comfortable base of cashmere wood and vanilla, making it a reliable, pleasant compan…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Chapter 1 or Fico?
Chapter 1 takes 4 of 7 categories. Chapter 1 is rated 3.89/5 from 40 votes; Fico is rated 4.00/5 from 46 votes. Choose Chapter 1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Fico for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chapter 1 or Fico?
Chapter 1 lasts longest (Chapter 1 64/100, Fico 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chapter 1 or Fico?
Chapter 1 projects furthest (Chapter 1 53/100, Fico 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapter 1 and Fico smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amber, Fig and Cashmere Wood.
Is Chapter 1 or Fico better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fico is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapter 1 is the stronger pick. Chapter 1 suits day or night wear; Fico suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapter 1 and Fico?
Chapter 1 has top notes of Cardamom and Amber, heart notes of Patchouli, Fig and Cypriol, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, White Musk and Tonka Bean. Fico has top notes of Lemon, Fig and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla and Amber.
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