With summer fast approaching it's natural to reach for something fresh, green, perhaps even fruity when it comes to fragrance. Fig note incorporates all these qualities and is very versatile and often understated ingredient. Naturally the fig note can come from different sources: fig leaves or seeds. It combines beautifully with citrus, floral and fruity notes. Let's dive into our best fig fragrances.
Vilhelm Parfumerie Basilico & Fellini
The unmistakable smell of risotto bianco and a minty, peppery kick as the ultra fresh basil warms on the dish. A bon vivant who wanted to show life in all its glorious reality ā people eating, sleeping and making love ā Federico Fellini was said to request extra servings of this herb, rumored to be an aphrodisiac.
Fig in this fragrances comes in a green and fresh form accompanied by peppery basil, sweet dragon fruit and soapy fresh vetiver.
Pierre Guillaume Paris #16 Jardins de Kerylos
If you are a fan of Diptyque's Philosykos than you would love Jardins de Kerylos from a frech niche perfume house Pierre Guillaume Paris! The minimalist elegance of a blend of fresh figs and sycamore wood, borne on the grassy freshness of a shady garden won't leave you indifferent. The intensity of an ocean breeze sweeping across the burning rocks of an island in the Cyclades... a natural and luminous aesthetic. Green Fig, White Peach, Sycamore Tree, Tuberose.
Fleur De Figuier conjures up a picture of spring and summer in the Mediterranean and the powerful, unleashed green that gives life to nature by responding with timeless elegance, freshness and softness.
The top notes feature green notes quickly turning into fig, pine and lavender resting on the base of cedar and sandalwood.
This original interpretation of the fig chord avoids cliche by infusing the fruit of a delicately fruity tea. An airy refined fragrance sublimated by subtle jasmine. One of out absolute best-sellers!
Say Yes is a scent that triggers positive change in you and in the world around us. The fragrance embraces you with energy to feel brave, have trust and share joy and happiness. Say Yes starts off with elegant top notes of Bergamot, Hazelnut and Dry Fig. The forward energy comes in a floral heart of Jasmine, Frangipani and sensual Vanilla. The confident base notes of Oud, Amber and Sandal wood makes you crave a refill.
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