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Fig Extasy vs Vetyvain

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

Updated 954 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetyvain takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Fig Extasy

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Vetyvain

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fig Extasy1/4
Vetyvain3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Vetyvain
Sillage & projection
Vetyvain
Value for money
Vetyvain
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fig Extasy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fig ExtasyMancera
VetyvainBramasole
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 951 votes
Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
33%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

951 votes

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityVetyvain

SillageVetyvain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value58
Category winnerVetyvainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
green84%
fresh77%
leather69%
sweet61%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
leather77%
warm spicy69%
rose61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Fig NectarIncenseBlack PepperGinger
Heart3 to 4 hours
Fig LeafLeatherSandalwoodCedarLavenderThyme
Base4 to 6 hours
Vanilla PodSiam BenzoinTonka BeanStyrax
Notes
LeatherVetiverSaffronThymeRaspberryStyraxJasmineRoseIncenseCedarVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Leather, Cedar and Thyme. Durations are only published for Fig Extasy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer76
Fall94
Winter53
Day100
Night56
Spring33
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men31
Unisex59
Women10
Men33
Unisex33
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,919

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#36,320

PerfumerFabio Meloni

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFig ExtasyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fig Extasy by Mancera presents an unconventional take on fig by trading standard aquatic sweetness for dry woods, resins, and spice. The opening pairs sweet fig nectar with smoky incense, sharp ginger, and cracked black pepper. As the first rush settles, green fig leaf cuts through a rich heart of cedar, sandalwood, a…

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Vetyvain by Bramasole hits the skin with dark vetiver and raw leather, cut by sharp thyme and saffron. Built by perfumer Fabio Meloni in Tuscany, this woody composition pairs earthy roots against smoky incense and resinous styrax. A quiet sweetness from raspberry and rose simmers underneath the dry cedar base without …

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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, Fig Extasy or Vetyvain?

Vetyvain takes 3 of 4 categories. Fig Extasy is rated 3.94/5 from 951 votes; Vetyvain is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Fig Extasy for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetyvain for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fig Extasy or Vetyvain?

They last about the same: Vetyvain 73/100, Fig Extasy 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fig Extasy or Vetyvain?

Vetyvain projects furthest (Vetyvain 75/100, Fig Extasy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fig Extasy and Vetyvain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Incense, Leather, Cedar and Thyme.

Is Fig Extasy or Vetyvain better for summer or winter?

Fig Extasy suits daytime wear; Vetyvain suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fig Extasy and Vetyvain?

Fig Extasy has top notes of Fig Nectar, Incense, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vanilla Pod, Siam Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Styrax. Vetyvain features Leather, Vetiver, Saffron, Thyme and Raspberry.

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