Fragrance comparison

Indigo vs 195 a.C.

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,104 ratings analysed

4 wins

Indigo

Nest

4.133,692 votes

Rank #910 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

195 a.C.

Agatho Parfum

4.10412 votes

Rank #1,581 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indigo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Indigo
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
195 a.C.
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Indigo4/7

195 a.C.3/7

Ratings & consensus: Indigo
Community sentiment: Indigo
Longevity: 195 a.C.
Sillage & projection: 195 a.C.
Value for money: Indigo
Versatility: 195 a.C.
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Indigo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IndigoNest

195 a.C.Agatho Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 3,692 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerIndigoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

3,388 votes

57%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

297 votes

Category winnerIndigoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity195 a.C.

Sillage195 a.C.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value45

Category winnerIndigoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

green84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

green100%

woody86%

fresh72%

fruity58%

sweet44%

amber30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, green and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FigBergamot

Heart

TeaCardamom

Base

Cashmere Wood

Top

Fig LeafPomegranateMintBergamotLemon

Heart

FigCardamomJasmine

Base

Black TeaIncenseCashmere WoodCedarwoodPatchouliLeatherStyrax

InformationalShared notesFig, Bergamot, Cardamom and Cashmere Wood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winner195 a.C.Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

Men38

Unisex58

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews304

Overall rank#1,581

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winnerIndigoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nest Indigo is a tea-led fig scent with a bright bergamot opening, a softly spiced heart, and a smooth cashmere wood dry-down. It usually reads more like sweet black tea with citrus and woods than a green, leafy fig. It suits shoppers who want something polished, cozy, and easy to wear in cool weather or at work. Samp…

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195 a.C. is a green fig fragrance with a sharp, bitter opening and a distinctive tea and incense core. It starts with fig leaf, mint and citrus brightness, then settles into woods, smoke and a dry herbal feel. If you like lush, photorealistic fig with a darker, more aromatic edge, this stands out. If you want creamy s…

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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, Indigo or 195 a.C.?

Indigo takes 4 of 7 categories. Indigo is rated 4.13/5 from 3,692 votes; 195 a.C. is rated 4.10/5 from 412 votes. Choose Indigo for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose 195 a.C. for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Indigo or 195 a.C.?

195 a.C. lasts longest (195 a.C. 82/100, Indigo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indigo or 195 a.C.?

195 a.C. projects furthest (195 a.C. 72/100, Indigo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indigo and 195 a.C. smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and fruity accords. Common notes include Fig, Bergamot, Cardamom and Cashmere Wood.

Is Indigo or 195 a.C. better for summer or winter?

For summer, 195 a.C. is the stronger pick. For winter, Indigo is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indigo and 195 a.C.?

Indigo has top notes of Fig and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea and Cardamom, a base of Cashmere Wood. 195 a.C. has top notes of Fig Leaf, Pomegranate, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Black Tea, Incense, Cashmere Wood and Cedarwood.