ISO E FIG vs Rare Sapphires
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rare Sapphires takes 3 of 5 categories.
ISO E FIGChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rare SapphiresChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
ISO E FIG2/5
Rare Sapphires3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- ISO E FIG
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- ISO E FIG
- Sillage & projection
- Rare Sapphires
- Value for money
- Rare Sapphires
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rare Sapphires
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ISO E FIGFugazziRare SapphiresAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 26%Had 3%Want 71%
3.64/ 5 · 343 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerISO E FIGRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
23%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
17%Love
55%Like
3%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
343 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityISO E FIG
SillageRare Sapphires
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRare SapphiresBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet91%
woody83%
fruity74%
musky65%
powdery56%
woody100%
white floral86%
fruity72%
sweet58%
green44%
lactonic30%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
FigGrapefruitIceOrange
Heart2 to 4 hours
White MuskCreamy notesOrange Blossom
Base3 to 6 hours
Fig TreeSandalwoodAmber
Top
FigGrapefruit
Heart
GardeniaLilySnowdrops
Base
Fig TreeCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesFig, Grapefruit and Fig Tree. Durations are only published for ISO E FIG, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer100
Fall78
Winter22
Day100
Night44
Spring100
Summer73
Fall96
Winter76
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,236
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#10,866
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews35
Category winnerRare SapphiresHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotISO E FIG by Fugazzi is a crisp, modern scent that balances brisk citrus with smooth fruit and clean woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of chilled grapefruit, sweet orange, and iced fig, delivering an immediate refreshing bite. As it settles on skin, orange blossom and creamy notes emerge alongside soft whi…
Reviews →Rare Sapphires by Avon is a woody, fruity fragrance centered on fig and grapefruit. It features a heart of gardenia and lily before settling into a base of fig tree, cedar, and vetiver. This scent is an excellent choice for those who enjoy earthy, green profiles and prefer a light, refreshing aroma suitable for casual…
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, ISO E FIG or Rare Sapphires?
Rare Sapphires takes 3 of 5 categories. ISO E FIG is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; Rare Sapphires is rated 3.64/5 from 343 votes. Choose ISO E FIG for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rare Sapphires for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, ISO E FIG or Rare Sapphires?
ISO E FIG lasts longest (ISO E FIG 65/100, Rare Sapphires 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ISO E FIG or Rare Sapphires?
Rare Sapphires projects furthest (Rare Sapphires 57/100, ISO E FIG 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do ISO E FIG and Rare Sapphires smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Fig, Grapefruit and Fig Tree.
Is ISO E FIG or Rare Sapphires better for summer or winter?
ISO E FIG suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ISO E FIG and Rare Sapphires?
ISO E FIG has top notes of Fig, Grapefruit, Ice and Orange, heart notes of White Musk, Creamy notes and Orange Blossom, a base of Fig Tree, Sandalwood and Amber. Rare Sapphires has top notes of Fig and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily and Snowdrops, a base of Fig Tree, Cedar and Vetiver.
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