Fragrance comparison

La Figue et L'Olive vs Artisan Forest

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

La Figue et L'Olive

Laughing Saint

4.502 votes

Rank #53,705 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Artisan Forest

John Varvatos

3.9436 votes

Rank #17,726 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Artisan Forest takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

La Figue et L'Olive1/3

Artisan Forest2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Figue et L'OliveLaughing Saint

Artisan ForestJohn Varvatos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 93%

3.94/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 6%Had 2%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

47%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLa Figue et L'Olive

SillageArtisan Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

floral69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Fig LeafFigFreesiaKaffir LimeNarcissusSea SaltAmberMuskVetiverDriftwoodOlive Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Fig LeafTangeloRosemaryGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

FigBuchu or AgathosmaViolet LeafArtemisia

Base5-7 hrs

CedarwoodAmberPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Fig, Amber and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Artisan Forest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring94

Summer100

Fall83

Winter39

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men76

Unisex12

Women12

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,705

PerfumerJeremiah J. Taylor

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,726

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerArtisan ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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John Varvatos Artisan Forest brings an earthy, botanical green profile that cuts right through stuffy city air. It opens with a snappy crack of bitter galbanum, crushed fig leaf, and juicy tangelo. The citrus sparks immediately. Within twenty minutes, the sharp herbal greenery softens into milky fig fruit, violet leaf…

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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, La Figue et L'Olive or Artisan Forest?

Artisan Forest takes 2 of 3 categories. La Figue et L'Olive is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Artisan Forest is rated 3.94/5 from 36 votes. Choose La Figue et L'Olive for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Artisan Forest for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Figue et L'Olive or Artisan Forest?

They last about the same: La Figue et L'Olive 60/100, Artisan Forest 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, La Figue et L'Olive or Artisan Forest?

Projection is very close: Artisan Forest 51/100, La Figue et L'Olive 50/100 for sillage.

Do La Figue et L'Olive and Artisan Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Fig, Amber and Vetiver.

Is La Figue et L'Olive or Artisan Forest better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in La Figue et L'Olive and Artisan Forest?

La Figue et L'Olive features Fig Leaf, Fig, Freesia, Kaffir Lime and Narcissus. Artisan Forest has top notes of Fig Leaf, Tangelo, Rosemary and Galbanum, heart notes of Fig, Buchu or Agathosma, Violet Leaf and Artemisia, a base of Cedarwood, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver.