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Figue Extreme vs The Lost Chapter

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

Updated 25 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Lost Chapter takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Figue Extreme

    Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • The Lost Chapter

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Figue Extreme2/5
The Lost Chapter3/5
Ratings & consensus
The Lost Chapter
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Figue Extreme
Sillage & projection
Figue Extreme
Value for money
The Lost Chapter
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Lost Chapter

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Figue ExtremeMarcoccia
The Lost ChapterAnd Other Stories
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.70/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%
4.13/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
Category winnerThe Lost ChapterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
10%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

20%Love
73%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityFigue Extreme

SillageFigue Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value72
Category winnerThe Lost ChapterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
iris100%
powdery91%
woody83%
fruity74%
violet65%
green56%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
FigCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisBlack Tea
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliVanilla
Top
CardamomCarrotCumin
Heart
Black TeaFigIris
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanPapyrus
InformationalShared notesFig, Cardamom, Iris and Black Tea. Durations are only published for Figue Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Spring57
Summer57
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex71
Women14
Men0
Unisex56
Women44
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,409

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe Lost ChapterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Figue Extreme by Marcoccia opens with lush, milky green fig balanced by the cool bite of crushed cardamom pods. As the brisk initial mist settles, a calming cup of steeped black tea emerges alongside velvety, powdery iris. The dry-down settles into a comforting blanket of warm sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and gentle …

Reviews →

The Lost Chapter by And Other Stories is a woody spicy scent that wraps you in dry papyrus and soft black tea. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this fragrance feels like sitting in a quiet, sunlit library with a cup of spiced tea. It is an understated everyday wear for cool fall mornings or relaxed office environments.

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, Figue Extreme or The Lost Chapter?

The Lost Chapter takes 3 of 5 categories. Figue Extreme is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes; The Lost Chapter is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Figue Extreme for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Lost Chapter for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Figue Extreme or The Lost Chapter?

Figue Extreme lasts longest (Figue Extreme 63/100, The Lost Chapter 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figue Extreme or The Lost Chapter?

Figue Extreme projects furthest (Figue Extreme 54/100, The Lost Chapter 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figue Extreme and The Lost Chapter smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Fig, Cardamom, Iris and Black Tea.

Is Figue Extreme or The Lost Chapter better for summer or winter?

Figue Extreme suits daytime wear; The Lost Chapter suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figue Extreme and The Lost Chapter?

Figue Extreme has top notes of Fig and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris and Black Tea, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla. The Lost Chapter has top notes of Cardamom, Carrot and Cumin, heart notes of Black Tea, Fig and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Papyrus.

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