Fragrance comparison

Purple Fig vs Wild Fig & Cassis

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,270 ratings analysed

Purple Fig

Vilhelm Parfumerie

3.55657 votes

Rank #11,071 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Wild Fig & Cassis

Jo Malone London

3.94613 votes

Rank #6,796 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wild Fig & Cassis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Purple Fig
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.
Wild Fig & Cassis
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Purple Fig2/7

Wild Fig & Cassis4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Purple FigVilhelm Parfumerie

Wild Fig & CassisJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 657 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 613 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerWild Fig & CassisRating 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

33%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

613 votes

Category winnerWild Fig & CassisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPurple Fig

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value44

Category winnerWild Fig & CassisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

green100%

woody90%

fresh80%

fruity70%

aromatic60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, green 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

Top15-30 mins

GrassCassisFigCherry

Heart2-3 hrs

Pine TreeHyacinthCyclamenJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesCassis, Fig, Cyclamen and Virginian Cedar. Durations are only published for Wild Fig & Cassis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day100

Night33

Category winnerPurple FigMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex53

Women39

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,071

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#6,796

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerWild Fig & CassisHigher 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 →

Jo Malone London Wild Fig & Cassis is a refreshing, botanical scent built on natural greenery and dry woods. The fragrance greets you with an immediate burst of fresh cut grass, tart blackcurrant cassis, and juicy fig, capturing the rustic aroma of a sunlit garden path. As the sharp green opening settles, notes of fre…

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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, Purple Fig or Wild Fig & Cassis?

Wild Fig & Cassis takes 4 of 7 categories. Purple Fig is rated 3.55/5 from 657 votes; Wild Fig & Cassis is rated 3.94/5 from 613 votes. Choose Purple Fig for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Wild Fig & Cassis for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Purple Fig or Wild Fig & Cassis?

Purple Fig lasts longest (Purple Fig 59/100, Wild Fig & Cassis 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Purple Fig or Wild Fig & Cassis?

Projection is very close: Purple Fig 54/100, Wild Fig & Cassis 54/100 for sillage.

Do Purple Fig and Wild Fig & Cassis smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and fruity accords. Common notes include Cassis, Fig, Cyclamen and Virginian Cedar.

Is Purple Fig or Wild Fig & Cassis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Purple Fig and Wild Fig & Cassis?

Purple Fig has top notes of Angelica, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Fig, Galbanum and Cyclamen, a base of Cypress and Virginian Cedar. Wild Fig & Cassis has top notes of Grass, Cassis, Fig and Cherry, heart notes of Pine Tree, Hyacinth, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Amber.