Gourmand vs Fig and Nut (Royal Fig)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fig and Nut (Royal Fig) takes 5 of 7 categories.
GourmandChoose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Fig and Nut (Royal Fig)Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gourmand2/7
Fig and Nut (Royal Fig)5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fig and Nut (Royal Fig)
- Community sentiment
- Fig and Nut (Royal Fig)
- Longevity
- Fig and Nut (Royal Fig)
- Sillage & projection
- Fig and Nut (Royal Fig)
- Value for money
- Gourmand
- Versatility
- Gourmand
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fig and Nut (Royal Fig)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GourmandOlfactive OFig and Nut (Royal Fig)Nimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%
4.17/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%
Category winnerFig and Nut (Royal Fig)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
21%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
31%Love
62%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerFig and Nut (Royal Fig)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFig and Nut (Royal Fig)
SillageFig and Nut (Royal Fig)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGourmandBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
lactonic69%
patchouli61%
sweet100%
nutty92%
woody84%
fruity77%
lactonic69%
almond61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both sweet and lactonic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HoneyFigRum
Heart
MilkTonka BeanDark Chocolate
Base
PatchouliAmberVanilla Bean
Top
FigGreen Notes
Heart
HazelnutMilkAlmondCherryWoody Notes
Base
Cacao PodVanillaHoneyTonka BeanVetiverGinger
InformationalShared notesHoney, Fig, Milk and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer18
Fall100
Winter91
Day100
Night100
Spring25
Summer17
Fall100
Winter42
Day75
Night100
Category winnerGourmandMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,825
PerfumerOlivia da Costa
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#18,283
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerFig and Nut (Royal Fig)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGourmand by Olfactive O opens with a heavy pour of dark rum and warm honey, cutting through the initial chill of autumn. Unlike typical sugary dessert scents, this fragrance develops a thick, milky texture on the skin, supported by the nutty warmth of tonka bean and a faint fig fruitiness. It settles into a dry vanill…
Reviews →Fig and Nut (Royal Fig) is a decadent gourmand composition from Nimere Parfums. It balances juicy fig and cherry notes with a heart of roasted hazelnut, almond, and warm milk. The result is a dense, dessert-like experience with an oriental base of honey and tonka bean. This unisex fragrance shines in cooler weather, p…
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, Gourmand or Fig and Nut (Royal Fig)?
Fig and Nut (Royal Fig) takes 5 of 7 categories. Gourmand is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes; Fig and Nut (Royal Fig) is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes. Choose Gourmand for a sweet and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Fig and Nut (Royal Fig) for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Gourmand or Fig and Nut (Royal Fig)?
Fig and Nut (Royal Fig) lasts longest (Fig and Nut (Royal Fig) 74/100, Gourmand 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gourmand or Fig and Nut (Royal Fig)?
Fig and Nut (Royal Fig) projects furthest (Fig and Nut (Royal Fig) 74/100, Gourmand 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gourmand and Fig and Nut (Royal Fig) smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and lactonic accords. Common notes include Honey, Fig, Milk and Tonka Bean.
Is Gourmand or Fig and Nut (Royal Fig) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gourmand is the stronger pick. For winter, Gourmand is the stronger pick. Gourmand suits day or night wear; Fig and Nut (Royal Fig) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gourmand and Fig and Nut (Royal Fig)?
Gourmand has top notes of Honey, Fig and Rum, heart notes of Milk, Tonka Bean and Dark Chocolate, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla Bean. Fig and Nut (Royal Fig) has top notes of Fig and Green Notes, heart notes of Hazelnut, Milk, Almond and Cherry, a base of Cacao Pod, Vanilla, Honey and Tonka Bean.
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