Fragrance comparison

Mousse Arashiyama vs Figfever

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 320 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mousse Arashiyama

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.64153 votes

Rank #14,019 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Figfever

Hermetica

3.52167 votes

Rank #14,667 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mousse Arashiyama takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mousse Arashiyama
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Figfever
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Mousse Arashiyama5/7

Figfever1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mousse Arashiyama
Community sentiment: Mousse Arashiyama
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Mousse Arashiyama
Value for money: Figfever
Versatility: Mousse Arashiyama
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mousse Arashiyama

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mousse ArashiyamaLe Jardin Retrouve

FigfeverHermetica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

3.52/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

153 votes

20%Love

35%Like

26%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

167 votes

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMousse Arashiyama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFigfeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

fruity100%

woody91%

green83%

fresh74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseMastic or LentisqueBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Fig LeafWater NotesFig

Base4 to 7 hours

MossVetiverCedar

Notes

Fig LeafFigBlack CurrantAppleWoody NotesVetiverClary SagePatchouliMandarin OrangeMossFloral NotesPlum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Fig, Moss and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mousse Arashiyama, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall59

Winter15

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex75

Women12

Men12

Unisex49

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,019

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#14,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mousse Arashiyama by Le Jardin Retrouve presents an unusual aromatic green profile that contrasts cool dampness with dry smoke. The opening delivers bright bergamot paired with resinous mastic and a distinct hit of incense. As the initial freshness settles, crisp fig leaf and watery notes emerge alongside the soft swe…

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Hermetica Figfever opens with a crisp snap of crushed green fig leaves paired with a splash of tart black currant juice. It feels like stepping into a sunlit greenhouse right after a rain shower, clean, dewy, and leafy green without turning harsh or bitter. As the initial sharpness settles on your skin, juicy red appl…

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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, Mousse Arashiyama or Figfever?

Mousse Arashiyama takes 5 of 7 categories. Mousse Arashiyama is rated 3.64/5 from 153 votes; Figfever is rated 3.52/5 from 167 votes. Choose Mousse Arashiyama for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Figfever for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mousse Arashiyama or Figfever?

They last about the same: Mousse Arashiyama 61/100, Figfever 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mousse Arashiyama or Figfever?

Mousse Arashiyama projects furthest (Mousse Arashiyama 51/100, Figfever 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mousse Arashiyama and Figfever smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Fig, Moss and Vetiver.

Is Mousse Arashiyama or Figfever better for summer or winter?

For summer, Figfever is the stronger pick. For winter, Figfever is the stronger pick. Mousse Arashiyama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mousse Arashiyama and Figfever?

Mousse Arashiyama has top notes of Incense, Mastic or Lentisque and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes and Fig, a base of Moss, Vetiver and Cedar. Figfever features Fig Leaf, Fig, Black Currant, Apple and Woody Notes.