Fragrance comparison

Indigo vs Fico

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,738 ratings analysed

5 wins

Indigo

Nest

4.133,692 votes

Rank #909 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Fico

Nature's

4.0046 votes

Rank #27,417 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indigo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Indigo
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Fico
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Indigo5/7

Fico2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IndigoNest

FicoNature's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 3,692 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 62%Had 11%Want 27%

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

33%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerIndigoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIndigo

SillageIndigo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value72

Category winnerFicoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

green84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FigBergamot

Heart

TeaCardamom

Base

Cashmere Wood

Top

LemonFigCardamom

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base

Cashmere WoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesFig, 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

Summer100

Fall25

Winter4

Day100

Night17

Category winnerFicoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews304

Overall rank#27,417

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Fico by Nature's centers on a bright, sunny fig note balanced by crisp lemon and soft cardamom. This unisex scent quickly transitions from a cheerful fruit opening to a clean, creamy heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. It settles into a comfortable base of cashmere wood and vanilla, making it a reliable, pleasant compan…

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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 Fico?

Indigo takes 5 of 7 categories. Indigo is rated 4.13/5 from 3,692 votes; Fico is rated 4.00/5 from 46 votes. Choose Indigo for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Fico for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indigo or Fico?

Indigo lasts longest (Indigo 61/100, Fico 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indigo or Fico?

Indigo projects furthest (Indigo 50/100, Fico 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indigo and Fico smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig, Cardamom and Cashmere Wood.

Is Indigo or Fico better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fico is the stronger pick. For winter, Indigo is the stronger pick. Fico suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indigo and Fico?

Indigo has top notes of Fig and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea and Cardamom, a base of Cashmere Wood. Fico has top notes of Lemon, Fig and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla and Amber.