Fragrance comparison

Figfever vs Mousse Arashiyama

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 320 ratings analysed

Figfever

Hermetica

3.52167 votes

Rank #14,667 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mousse Arashiyama

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.64153 votes

Rank #14,019 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mousse Arashiyama takes 5 of 7 categories.

Figfever
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Mousse Arashiyama
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Figfever1/7

Mousse Arashiyama5/7

Ratings & consensus: Mousse Arashiyama
Community sentiment: Mousse Arashiyama
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Mousse Arashiyama
Value for money: Figfever
Versatility: Mousse Arashiyama
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mousse Arashiyama

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FigfeverHermetica

Mousse ArashiyamaLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

35%Like

26%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

167 votes

33%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMousse Arashiyama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

Category winnerFigfeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody91%

green83%

fresh74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Fig LeafFigBlack CurrantAppleWoody NotesVetiverClary SagePatchouliMandarin OrangeMossFloral NotesPlum

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseMastic or LentisqueBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Fig LeafWater NotesFig

Base4 to 7 hours

MossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Fig, Vetiver and Moss. Durations are only published for Mousse Arashiyama, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer70

Fall59

Winter15

Day100

Night30

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex49

Women39

Men12

Unisex75

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#14,019

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hermetica Figfever opens with a crisp snap of crushed green fig leaves paired with a splash of tart black currant juice. It feels like stepping into a sunlit greenhouse right after a rain shower, clean, dewy, and leafy green without turning harsh or bitter. As the initial sharpness settles on your skin, juicy red appl…

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Mousse Arashiyama by Le Jardin Retrouve presents an unusual aromatic green profile that contrasts cool dampness with dry smoke. The opening delivers bright bergamot paired with resinous mastic and a distinct hit of incense. As the initial freshness settles, crisp fig leaf and watery notes emerge alongside the soft swe…

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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, Figfever or Mousse Arashiyama?

Mousse Arashiyama takes 5 of 7 categories. Figfever is rated 3.52/5 from 167 votes; Mousse Arashiyama is rated 3.64/5 from 153 votes. Choose Figfever for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Mousse Arashiyama for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Figfever or Mousse Arashiyama?

They last about the same: Figfever 61/100, Mousse Arashiyama 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Figfever or Mousse Arashiyama?

Mousse Arashiyama projects furthest (Mousse Arashiyama 51/100, Figfever 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figfever and Mousse Arashiyama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Fig, Vetiver and Moss.

Is Figfever or Mousse Arashiyama better for summer or winter?

For summer, Figfever is the stronger pick. For winter, Figfever is the stronger pick. Mousse Arashiyama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figfever and Mousse Arashiyama?

Figfever features Fig Leaf, Fig, Black Currant, Apple and Woody Notes. Mousse Arashiyama has top notes of Incense, Mastic or Lentisque and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes and Fig, a base of Moss, Vetiver and Cedar.