Fragrance comparison

Racing Yellow vs A La Figue!

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

2 wins

Racing Yellow

Sergio Scaglietti

4.333 votes

Rank #51,236 VanillaGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

A La Figue!

Satellite

4.3622 votes

Rank #41,391 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Racing Yellow takes 2 of 3 categories.

Racing Yellow
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
A La Figue!
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Racing Yellow2/3

A La Figue!1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Racing Yellow
Sillage & projection: Racing Yellow
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A La Figue!

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Racing YellowSergio Scaglietti

A La Figue!Satellite

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

4.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 18%Had 13%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

55%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRacing Yellow

SillageRacing Yellow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

green92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

amber61%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

green77%

iris69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both green and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ozonic notes

Heart

Fig LeafFig

Base

VanillaMyrrh

Top

FigFig Leaf

Heart

IrisCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Fig and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall44

Winter11

Day100

Night8

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,236

PerfumerSimone Scaglietti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,391

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA La Figue!Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Racing Yellow by Sergio Scaglietti presents a bright, unconventional pairing of ozonic notes and earthy fig. Launched in 2017, this scent captures the contrast of a coastal Mediterranean breeze and the sweet, resinous warmth of a traditional tart. It is a versatile choice for anyone seeking a fresh, fruit-forward comp…

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A La Figue! is a fig and fig leaf scent that reads green at first, then turns softly floral and powdery. Iris and airy florals sit over a gentle base of vanilla, cedar, and clean musk, so it ends up smooth rather than sharp. It suits daytime wear best, especially in spring and summer, and it is a good pick if you.

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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, Racing Yellow or A La Figue!?

Racing Yellow takes 2 of 3 categories. Racing Yellow is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; A La Figue! is rated 4.36/5 from 22 votes. Choose Racing Yellow for a vanilla and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose A La Figue! for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Racing Yellow or A La Figue!?

Racing Yellow lasts longest (Racing Yellow 70/100, A La Figue! 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Racing Yellow or A La Figue!?

Racing Yellow projects furthest (Racing Yellow 63/100, A La Figue! 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Racing Yellow and A La Figue! smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Fig and Vanilla.

Is Racing Yellow or A La Figue! better for summer or winter?

Racing Yellow suits daytime wear; A La Figue! suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Racing Yellow and A La Figue!?

Racing Yellow has top notes of Ozonic notes, heart notes of Fig Leaf and Fig, a base of Vanilla and Myrrh. A La Figue! has top notes of Fig and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Iris, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Musk.