Fragrance comparison

Cypress & Fig vs La Figue et L'Olive

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Cypress & Fig

Mith

3.836 votes

Rank #41,539 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

La Figue et L'Olive

Laughing Saint

4.502 votes

Rank #53,757 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Figue et L'Olive takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Cypress & Fig1/3

La Figue et L'Olive2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cypress & FigMith

La Figue et L'OliveLaughing Saint

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%

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

0%Love

83%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLa Figue et L'Olive

SillageLa Figue et L'Olive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

green61%

green100%

woody92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, green and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerMintCoriander

Heart

FigCypressFig Leaf

Base

VanillaAmberVetiverOakmossCedarMusk

Notes

Fig LeafFigFreesiaKaffir LimeNarcissusSea SaltAmberMuskVetiverDriftwoodOlive Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFig, Fig Leaf, Amber and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#53,757

PerfumerJeremiah J. Taylor

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCypress & FigHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cypress & Fig opens with a brief hit of minty ginger that some wearers find medicinal, then settles into a sweeter fig heart with amber, vanilla, and soft earthy-green touches underneath. It reads more fruity woody than sharply aromatic, with an intimate trail, solid value, and a daytime profile that suits spring espe…

Reviews →

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, Cypress & Fig or La Figue et L'Olive?

La Figue et L'Olive takes 2 of 3 categories. Cypress & Fig is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; La Figue et L'Olive is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cypress & Fig for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Figue et L'Olive for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cypress & Fig or La Figue et L'Olive?

La Figue et L'Olive lasts longest (La Figue et L'Olive 60/100, Cypress & Fig 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cypress & Fig or La Figue et L'Olive?

La Figue et L'Olive projects furthest (La Figue et L'Olive 50/100, Cypress & Fig 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cypress & Fig and La Figue et L'Olive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig, Fig Leaf, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Cypress & Fig or La Figue et L'Olive better for summer or winter?

Cypress & Fig suits daytime wear; La Figue et L'Olive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cypress & Fig and La Figue et L'Olive?

Cypress & Fig has top notes of Ginger, Mint and Coriander, heart notes of Fig, Cypress and Fig Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver and Oakmoss. La Figue et L'Olive features Fig Leaf, Fig, Freesia, Kaffir Lime and Narcissus.