Fragrance comparison

Chapter 1 vs Indigo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,732 ratings analysed

Chapter 1

Ajmal

3.8940 votes

Rank #27,603 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Indigo

Nest

4.133,692 votes

Rank #910 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indigo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chapter 1
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Indigo
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Chapter 13/7

Indigo4/7

Ratings & consensus: Indigo
Community sentiment: Indigo
Longevity: Chapter 1
Sillage & projection: Chapter 1
Value for money: Indigo
Versatility: Chapter 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Indigo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter 1Ajmal

IndigoNest

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 39%Had 3%Want 57%

4.13/ 5 · 3,692 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerIndigoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

47%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

3,388 votes

Category winnerIndigoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityChapter 1

SillageChapter 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value61

Category winnerIndigoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fruity92%

green84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomAmber

Heart

PatchouliFigCypriol

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodWhite MuskTonka Bean

Top

FigBergamot

Heart

TeaCardamom

Base

Cashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, 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 season

Spring76

Summer65

Fall100

Winter71

Day93

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChapter 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex58

Women15

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,603

PerfumerMaxime Exler

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews304

Category winnerIndigoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal 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…

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Nest Indigo is a tea-led fig scent with a bright bergamot opening, a softly spiced heart, and a smooth cashmere wood dry-down. It usually reads more like sweet black tea with citrus and woods than a green, leafy fig. It suits shoppers who want something polished, cozy, and easy to wear in cool weather or at work. Samp…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chapter 1 or Indigo?

Indigo takes 4 of 7 categories. Chapter 1 is rated 3.89/5 from 40 votes; Indigo is rated 4.13/5 from 3,692 votes. Choose Chapter 1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Indigo for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chapter 1 or Indigo?

Chapter 1 lasts longest (Chapter 1 64/100, Indigo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter 1 or Indigo?

Chapter 1 projects furthest (Chapter 1 53/100, Indigo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter 1 and Indigo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Fig and Cashmere Wood.

Is Chapter 1 or Indigo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chapter 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Indigo is the stronger pick. Chapter 1 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter 1 and Indigo?

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. Indigo has top notes of Fig and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea and Cardamom, a base of Cashmere Wood.