Fragrance comparison

Expression vs Wild Fig & Grape

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

3 wins

Expression

Ésika

3.5244 votes

Rank #36,511 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Wild Fig & Grape

Di Palomo

3.9623 votes

Rank #38,340 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Expression takes 3 of 5 categories.

Expression
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Wild Fig & Grape
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Expression3/5

Wild Fig & Grape2/5

Ratings & consensus: Wild Fig & Grape
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Expression
Sillage & projection: Wild Fig & Grape
Value for money: Expression
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Expression

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExpressionÉsika

Wild Fig & GrapeDi Palomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 49%Had 30%Want 21%

3.96/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerWild Fig & GrapeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

26%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityExpression

SillageWild Fig & Grape

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value70

Category winnerExpressionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

aldehydic77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

white floral77%

vanilla65%

powdery53%

amber42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAldehydesPeachApple

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineOrange BlossomMimosa

Base

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Top15-30 mins

GrapesGardenia

Heart2-3 hrs

FigOrange BlossomMimosa

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Orange Blossom and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Wild Fig & Grape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night53

Spring50

Summer50

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Casual 41%Work 30%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,511

PerfumerAntonio Amador

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerExpressionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Expression by Ésika is a bright, clean floral perfume that pairs crisp orchard fruits with a classic bouquet of white and yellow flowers. It opens with an energizing splash of sparkling aldehydes, tart bergamot, crunchy green apple, and juicy peach, instantly creating a fresh, sunlit mood. As it warms on the skin, cre…

Reviews →

Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape opens with sweet purple grapes and a dewy flash of creamy gardenia petals. It smells like stepping into a sunlit Tuscan courtyard surrounded by ripe orchards. Soon, soft green fig and powdery orange blossom temper the initial juiciness, creating a clean, soapy warmth on skin. A gentle base o…

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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, Expression or Wild Fig & Grape?

Expression takes 3 of 5 categories. Expression is rated 3.52/5 from 44 votes; Wild Fig & Grape is rated 3.96/5 from 23 votes. Choose Expression for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Wild Fig & Grape for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Expression or Wild Fig & Grape?

Expression lasts longest (Expression 66/100, Wild Fig & Grape 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Expression or Wild Fig & Grape?

Wild Fig & Grape projects furthest (Wild Fig & Grape 64/100, Expression 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Expression and Wild Fig & Grape smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Mimosa.

Is Expression or Wild Fig & Grape better for summer or winter?

Expression suits daytime wear; Wild Fig & Grape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Expression and Wild Fig & Grape?

Expression has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Peach and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Wild Fig & Grape has top notes of Grapes and Gardenia, heart notes of Fig, Orange Blossom and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.