Down to Earth vs Indigo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Down to Earth takes 3 of 5 categories.
Down to EarthChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
IndigoChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Down to Earth3/5
Indigo2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Indigo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Down to Earth
- Sillage & projection
- Down to Earth
- Value for money
- Down to Earth
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Indigo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Down to EarthMykonosIndigoNestWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.79/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 22%Had 56%Want 22%
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 hate29%Love
0%Like
21%Ok
21%Dislike
29%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
47%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
3,388 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDown to Earth
SillageDown to Earth
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDown to EarthBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
amber80%
earthy70%
green60%
powdery50%
woody100%
fruity92%
green84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Matcha TeaIncenseBergamotFigCinnamon
Heart
Orcanox™Cashmere WoodOrange
Base
VetiverCedarSandalwood
Top
FigBergamot
Heart
TeaCardamom
Base
Cashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, 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 seasonSpring67
Summer22
Fall100
Winter67
Day27
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter78
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,531
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#909
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews304
Category winnerIndigoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDown to Earth is a green, woody fig scent with a damp-earth twist. It opens with matcha, bergamot, incense and cinnamon, then settles into creamy woods, vetiver and sandalwood. On skin, it often reads unusual, earthy and smoky rather than easy or crowd-pleasing. The value and performance look appealing, but this is a …
Reviews →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…
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, Down to Earth or Indigo?
Down to Earth takes 3 of 5 categories. Down to Earth is rated 2.79/5 from 14 votes; Indigo is rated 4.13/5 from 3,692 votes. Choose Down to Earth for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Indigo for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Down to Earth or Indigo?
Down to Earth lasts longest (Down to Earth 74/100, Indigo 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Down to Earth or Indigo?
Down to Earth projects furthest (Down to Earth 73/100, Indigo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Down to Earth and Indigo smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fig and Cashmere Wood.
Is Down to Earth or Indigo better for summer or winter?
Down to Earth suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Down to Earth and Indigo?
Down to Earth has top notes of Matcha Tea, Incense, Bergamot and Fig, heart notes of Orcanox™, Cashmere Wood and Orange, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood. Indigo has top notes of Fig and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea and Cardamom, a base of Cashmere Wood.
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