Fragrance comparison

Racing Yellow vs Cypress & Fig

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Racing Yellow

Sergio Scaglietti

4.333 votes

Rank #51,236 VanillaGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Cypress & Fig

Mith

3.836 votes

Rank #40,670 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Racing Yellow
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cypress & Fig
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Racing Yellow2/4

Cypress & Fig2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Racing YellowSergio Scaglietti

Cypress & FigMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%

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

0%Love

83%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRacing Yellow

SillageRacing Yellow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCypress & FigBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

green92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

amber61%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet and green

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

GingerMintCoriander

Heart

FigCypressFig Leaf

Base

VanillaAmberVetiverOakmossCedarMusk

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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,236

PerfumerSimone Scaglietti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCypress & FigHigher 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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Cypress & Fig opens with a brief hit of minty ginger that some wearers find medicinal, then settles into a sweeter fig heart with amber, vanilla, and soft earthy-green touches underneath. It reads more fruity woody than sharply aromatic, with an intimate trail, solid value, and a daytime profile that suits spring espe…

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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 Cypress & Fig?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Racing Yellow is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Cypress & Fig is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Racing Yellow for a vanilla and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cypress & Fig for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Racing Yellow or Cypress & Fig?

Racing Yellow lasts longest (Racing Yellow 70/100, Cypress & Fig 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Racing Yellow or Cypress & Fig?

Racing Yellow projects furthest (Racing Yellow 63/100, Cypress & Fig 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Racing Yellow and Cypress & Fig smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and green accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Fig and Vanilla.

Is Racing Yellow or Cypress & Fig better for summer or winter?

Racing Yellow suits daytime wear; Cypress & Fig suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Racing Yellow and Cypress & Fig?

Racing Yellow has top notes of Ozonic notes, heart notes of Fig Leaf and Fig, a base of Vanilla and Myrrh. Cypress & Fig has top notes of Ginger, Mint and Coriander, heart notes of Fig, Cypress and Fig Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver and Oakmoss.