Fragrance comparison

Palmetto vs Purple Fig

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 704 ratings analysed

Palmetto

Nomenclature

3.6047 votes

Rank #27,792 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Purple Fig

Vilhelm Parfumerie

3.55657 votes

Rank #11,071 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Palmetto
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Purple Fig
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Palmetto3/7

Purple Fig3/7

Ratings & consensus: Purple Fig
Community sentiment: Palmetto
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Purple Fig
Value for money: Palmetto
Versatility: Palmetto
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Purple Fig

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalmettoNomenclature

Purple FigVilhelm Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 61%

3.55/ 5 · 657 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerPurple FigRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

21%Love

37%Like

20%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

657 votes

Category winnerPalmettoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePurple Fig

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value33

Category winnerPalmettoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both musky, green and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GalbanumAngelicaSichuan PepperJasmineMuskAmbergrisFigLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AngelicaCassisLemon

Heart

FigGalbanumCyclamen

Base

CypressVirginian Cedar

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Angelica, Fig and Lemon. 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

Summer63

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night7

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPalmettoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Men8

Unisex53

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#11,071

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerPurple FigHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Palmetto opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and crackling Sichuan pepper that mimics fresh palm leaves snapped in half. As the raw green opening settles, milky fig and quiet jasmine soften the bitter edges without turning sticky or sweet. The base lingers as a dry blend of musk nectar and light ambergris on w…

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Purple Fig by Vilhelm Parfumerie shifts away from typical sugary coconut-fig profiles. It leans hard into a bitter, green garden atmosphere. The scent frames crushed leaves and damp wood for those who appreciate botanical realism over candy sweetness.

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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, Palmetto or Purple Fig?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Palmetto is rated 3.60/5 from 47 votes; Purple Fig is rated 3.55/5 from 657 votes. Choose Palmetto for a musky and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Purple Fig for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Palmetto or Purple Fig?

They last about the same: Palmetto 59/100, Purple Fig 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Palmetto or Purple Fig?

Purple Fig projects furthest (Purple Fig 54/100, Palmetto 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palmetto and Purple Fig smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, green and amber accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Angelica, Fig and Lemon.

Is Palmetto or Purple Fig better for summer or winter?

For summer, Purple Fig is the stronger pick. For winter, Palmetto is the stronger pick. Palmetto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palmetto and Purple Fig?

Palmetto features Galbanum, Angelica, Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine and Musk. Purple Fig has top notes of Angelica, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Fig, Galbanum and Cyclamen, a base of Cypress and Virginian Cedar.