The Lost Chapter vs Figue Extreme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Lost Chapter takes 3 of 5 categories.
The Lost ChapterChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Figue ExtremeChoose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Lost Chapter3/5
Figue Extreme2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Lost Chapter
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Figue Extreme
- Sillage & projection
- Figue Extreme
- Value for money
- The Lost Chapter
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Lost Chapter
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Lost ChapterAnd Other StoriesFigue ExtremeMarcocciaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
3.70/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%
Category winnerThe Lost ChapterRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
73%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
50%Love
10%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFigue Extreme
SillageFigue Extreme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Lost ChapterBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
iris100%
powdery91%
woody83%
fruity74%
violet65%
green56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomCarrotCumin
Heart
Black TeaFigIris
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanPapyrus
Top20-30 mins
FigCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisBlack Tea
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliVanilla
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Tea, Fig and Iris. Durations are only published for Figue Extreme, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer57
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,409
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#61,897
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Lost ChapterHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Lost Chapter by And Other Stories is a woody spicy scent that wraps you in dry papyrus and soft black tea. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this fragrance feels like sitting in a quiet, sunlit library with a cup of spiced tea. It is an understated everyday wear for cool fall mornings or relaxed office environments.
Reviews →Figue Extreme by Marcoccia opens with lush, milky green fig balanced by the cool bite of crushed cardamom pods. As the brisk initial mist settles, a calming cup of steeped black tea emerges alongside velvety, powdery iris. The dry-down settles into a comforting blanket of warm sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and gentle …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, The Lost Chapter or Figue Extreme?
The Lost Chapter takes 3 of 5 categories. The Lost Chapter is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Figue Extreme is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose The Lost Chapter for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Figue Extreme for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Lost Chapter or Figue Extreme?
Figue Extreme lasts longest (Figue Extreme 63/100, The Lost Chapter 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Lost Chapter or Figue Extreme?
Figue Extreme projects furthest (Figue Extreme 54/100, The Lost Chapter 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Lost Chapter and Figue Extreme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Tea, Fig and Iris.
Is The Lost Chapter or Figue Extreme better for summer or winter?
The Lost Chapter suits daytime wear; Figue Extreme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Lost Chapter and Figue Extreme?
The Lost Chapter has top notes of Cardamom, Carrot and Cumin, heart notes of Black Tea, Fig and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Papyrus. Figue Extreme has top notes of Fig and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris and Black Tea, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.
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