Fragrance comparison

Purple Fig vs #009 Figorativo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 726 ratings analysed

Purple Fig

Vilhelm Parfumerie

3.55657 votes

Rank #11,070 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

#009 Figorativo

L’envie Parfums

4.4269 votes

Rank #12,340 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#009 Figorativo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Purple Fig
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
#009 Figorativo
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Purple Fig2/7

#009 Figorativo5/7

Ratings & consensus: #009 Figorativo
Community sentiment: #009 Figorativo
Longevity: #009 Figorativo
Sillage & projection: Purple Fig
Value for money: #009 Figorativo
Versatility: #009 Figorativo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Purple Fig

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Purple FigVilhelm Parfumerie

#009 FigorativoL’envie Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 657 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.42/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winner#009 FigorativoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

37%Like

20%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

657 votes

65%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

69 votes

Category winner#009 FigorativoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

Longevity#009 Figorativo

SillagePurple Fig

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value53

Category winner#009 FigorativoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AngelicaCassisLemon

Heart

FigGalbanumCyclamen

Base

CypressVirginian Cedar

Top20-30 mins

FigBergamotCassisLemonGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenPeonyJasmineGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy NotesCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCassis, Lemon, Fig and Galbanum. Durations are only published for #009 Figorativo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night63

Category winner#009 FigorativoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex53

Women39

Men12

Unisex75

Women14

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,070

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#12,340

PerfumerFanny Grau

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPurple FigHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.

Reviews →

L’envie Parfums #009 Figorativo delivers a crisp, green botanical profile centered on real fig fruit and sunlit foliage. The opening bursts with tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and snapping galbanum before softening into velvety fig flesh and gentle peony. As the tartness recedes over the second hour, clean cedar and qui…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Purple Fig or #009 Figorativo?

#009 Figorativo takes 5 of 7 categories. Purple Fig is rated 3.55/5 from 657 votes; #009 Figorativo is rated 4.42/5 from 69 votes. Choose Purple Fig for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose #009 Figorativo for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Purple Fig or #009 Figorativo?

#009 Figorativo lasts longest (#009 Figorativo 68/100, Purple Fig 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Purple Fig or #009 Figorativo?

Projection is very close: Purple Fig 54/100, #009 Figorativo 53/100 for sillage.

Do Purple Fig and #009 Figorativo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Cassis, Lemon, Fig and Galbanum.

Is Purple Fig or #009 Figorativo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Purple Fig is the stronger pick. For winter, #009 Figorativo is the stronger pick. #009 Figorativo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Purple Fig and #009 Figorativo?

Purple Fig has top notes of Angelica, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Fig, Galbanum and Cyclamen, a base of Cypress and Virginian Cedar. #009 Figorativo has top notes of Fig, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Cyclamen, Peony, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Woodsy Notes, Cedar, Musk and Amber.