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Fig vs The Empress

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

Updated 18 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

  • Fig

    Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on sillage & projection.

  • The Empress

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fig1/2
The Empress1/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Fig
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Empress

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FigRemedy Northwest
The EmpressAndromeda's Curse
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
3.83/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 32%Had 7%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

28%Love
44%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageFig

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value88
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
green90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
fresh60%
woody50%
fruity100%
sweet86%
fresh72%
vanilla58%
green44%
warm spicy30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
AppleVanilla BeanSpicesBrown sugarCupcakeFig

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFig and Apple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring17
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0
Unisex17
Women83
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe EmpressHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fig by Remedy Northwest is a fresh, fruity green scent built around fig, leafy vine, and a bright cassis sparkle. The opening reads juicy and crisp, with lime and apple adding lift, then it warms into a soft, lightly sweet skin scent. It is an easy, modern fig that aims to linger quietly rather than dominate a room.

Reviews →

The Empress opens with crisp sliced apple and a bright touch of green fig before settling into a warm bakery profile. Melted brown sugar and sweet cupcake notes fuse with soft vanilla bean and kitchen spices as it rests on skin. Built for cool autumn afternoons, this indie perfume oil delivers a cozy gourmand aroma wi…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which projects more, Fig or The Empress?

Fig projects furthest (Fig 75/100, The Empress 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fig and The Empress smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Fig and Apple.

Is Fig or The Empress better for summer or winter?

The Empress suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fig and The Empress?

Fig features Cassis, Vine, Fig, Lime and Apple. The Empress features Apple, Vanilla Bean, Spices, Brown sugar and Cupcake.

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