Fragrance comparison

Racing Yellow vs Fig Caviar Wood

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Racing Yellow

Sergio Scaglietti

4.333 votes

Rank #51,236 VanillaGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Fig Caviar Wood

TOMAS ARSOV

4.0022 votes

Rank #45,092 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Racing Yellow
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fig Caviar Wood
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Racing Yellow1/4

Fig Caviar Wood1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Racing YellowSergio Scaglietti

Fig Caviar WoodTOMAS ARSOV

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 26%Had 7%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

36%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

5%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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value48

Category winnerRacing YellowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

green92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

amber61%

woody100%

green91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

fresh65%

savory56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both green, sweet and fresh

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

Fig

Heart

Fig LeafCaviar

Base

Fig Tree

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf and Fig. 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

Summer80

Fall60

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men13

Unisex44

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,236

PerfumerSimone Scaglietti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFig Caviar WoodHigher 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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Tomas Arsov Fig Caviar Wood opens with a bright burst of green fig leaf before settling into a strange, savory contrast. The fragrance pairs the sweetness of ripe fig fruit with the salty, marine chill of caviar. It develops on the skin into a dry woody base, drawing warmth from the fig tree note. This unisex scent st…

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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 Fig Caviar Wood?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Racing Yellow is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Fig Caviar Wood is rated 4.00/5 from 22 votes. Choose Racing Yellow for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fig Caviar Wood for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Racing Yellow or Fig Caviar Wood?

They last about the same: Racing Yellow 70/100, Fig Caviar Wood 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Racing Yellow or Fig Caviar Wood?

Projection is very close: Racing Yellow 63/100, Fig Caviar Wood 63/100 for sillage.

Do Racing Yellow and Fig Caviar Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf and Fig.

Is Racing Yellow or Fig Caviar Wood better for summer or winter?

Racing Yellow suits daytime wear; Fig Caviar Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Racing Yellow and Fig Caviar Wood?

Racing Yellow has top notes of Ozonic notes, heart notes of Fig Leaf and Fig, a base of Vanilla and Myrrh. Fig Caviar Wood has top notes of Fig, heart notes of Fig Leaf and Caviar, a base of Fig Tree.