Fragrance comparison

HC9 Higo vs La Figue et L'Olive

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

2 wins

HC9 Higo

Perfumérica

4.3228 votes

Rank #24,437 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

La Figue et L'Olive

Laughing Saint

4.502 votes

Rank #53,757 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

HC9 Higo takes 2 of 3 categories.

HC9 Higo
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Figue et L'Olive
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

HC9 Higo2/3

La Figue et L'Olive1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: HC9 Higo
Sillage & projection: La Figue et L'Olive
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: HC9 Higo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HC9 HigoPerfumérica

La Figue et L'OliveLaughing Saint

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 70%Had 6%Want 24%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityHC9 Higo

SillageLa Figue et L'Olive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

green70%

amber60%

fresh50%

green100%

woody92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineFig LeafCedarFig

Base

AmberVetiver

Notes

Fig LeafFigFreesiaKaffir LimeNarcissusSea SaltAmberMuskVetiverDriftwoodOlive Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Fig, Amber and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter69

Day100

Night65

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex57

Women17

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#53,757

PerfumerJeremiah J. Taylor

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHC9 HigoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

HC9 Higo opens with a sharp burst of crisp bergamot, tart lemon, and mandarin orange before shifting into green fig leaf and dry cedar wood. Mexican perfume house Perfumérica pairs bright Mediterranean citrus with an earthy amber dry down that stays surprisingly grounded on warm skin. It strikes a fresh balance for hu…

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La Figue et L'Olive by Laughing Saint is a refreshing aromatic green scent that captures the essence of Mediterranean groves. It pairs the tartness of kaffir lime with lush fig leaf and earthy olive leaf. Perfect for warm spring days, this fragrance provides an airy, natural feel that stays close to the skin. It is a …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, HC9 Higo or La Figue et L'Olive?

HC9 Higo takes 2 of 3 categories. HC9 Higo is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes; La Figue et L'Olive is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose HC9 Higo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Figue et L'Olive for a green and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, HC9 Higo or La Figue et L'Olive?

HC9 Higo lasts longest (HC9 Higo 63/100, La Figue et L'Olive 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, HC9 Higo or La Figue et L'Olive?

Projection is very close: La Figue et L'Olive 50/100, HC9 Higo 49/100 for sillage.

Do HC9 Higo and La Figue et L'Olive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Fig, Amber and Vetiver.

Is HC9 Higo or La Figue et L'Olive better for summer or winter?

HC9 Higo suits daytime wear; La Figue et L'Olive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HC9 Higo and La Figue et L'Olive?

HC9 Higo has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Fig Leaf, Cedar and Fig, a base of Amber and Vetiver. La Figue et L'Olive features Fig Leaf, Fig, Freesia, Kaffir Lime and Narcissus.