BIG FIG ENERGY theme
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It doesn’t hurt the romance of fig perfumes that cultures from the beginning of time have extolled this abundant fruit. Legend has it that Adam and Eve used fig leaves as loinclothes once they moved on from their nudist lifestyle, and that the Buddha was meditating under a fig tree when he became enlightened. Ancient Greeks bestowed figs as competition prizes, and Italians believe that fig trees ward off the evil eye and bring good luck.
Scientists call figs a "keystone resource” owing to the astonishing number of animals — more than 1,200 — that rely on it for nutrients. That includes humans, of course, who took a good few thousand millennia to discover that not only are figs good eating — they’re good smelling. It was 1994 before the first fig perfume appeared: Premier Figuier by L’Artisan Parfumeur. Olivia Giacobetti’s instant classic opened our noses to the appeal of this unique material, sitting between green, fruity, milky and gourmand — almost a genre all by itself! Every part of the fig tree can be expressed in perfume form. The leaves smell green and grassy, verging on coconut. The fruit supplies a richly sweet and milky facet, and fig wood registers as earthy and warm. Perfumers combine fig extracts and raw materials like galbanum (green), coconut (creamy) and jasmine (sweet), along with synthetics, to fine tune the particular effect they’re after.
It is a tribute to the allure of fig perfumes that they’ve established such devotion in their scant few decades of existence. Ranging from crisply verdant or driftwood dry to juicily jammy and milky mellow, fig fragrances summon summer, Mediterranean escapes, freedom — and comfort. Indulge yourself in this bountiful harvest of figgy delights.
Picture a sunny island in the Adriatic, a small harbor with stone houses and fig and olive groves, surrounded by verdant hills of Mediterranean pine, stands of cypress and wild herbs throughout. An evergreen aromatic landscape of Adriatic fig, dried pine needles, wild rosemary, thyme and the subtle, nutty scent of olive oil.
A sparkling Mediterranean citrus wrapped in the broad leaves of the fig tree. The green fig accord captures the fruit's velvety smoothness before unfurling across a musky base note, echoing the silky sap of a milky fig. Amber and cedar enhance rich blackcurrant, creating a sensual effect.
Fantasy figs dipped in citrus, with green mandarin and zesty lemons softened by ambroxan and white musk. Tones of fresh white florals reflect against shiny green fig leaves, as woody undertones of petitgrain add depth. A diffusion to make the day shimmer.
An elegant green fig mingling with soft buttery orris. Classical notes of sandalwood and amber cushion the warm blonde woods. A friendly hint of coconut adds a smile. Perfectly balanced and utterly blissful.
This perfume is a beautiful battle between the uplifting brightness of natural neroli, and the olfactive ferocity of natural tuberose. The first is supported by the comfortable soapy smell of natural Calabrian bergamot, while the second is sharpened by a green fruity note of fig.
Verdant fig and heady jasmine combine to conjure the Garden of Eden, stirring desire and temptation. Spicy pink pepper sparkles up the white floral tones, suggesting hazy days under Provençal fig trees. An intense green ribbon of artemisia weaves in a crisp contrast.
A wild escape to somewhere Mediterranean...the sun at its peak, a warm wind sweeping across the island. Cedarwood and pink pepper prickle the nose…is that lemon in the distance? Heat scorches the wild fig trees, releasing their milky freshness into the haze.
A clean blend of fig leaf, cardamom, citrus and cedarwood. A sprinkling of salt bridges the freshness to the skin.
With 92% natural origin ingredients, Figo shows up ready to celebrate the fig in the wild. This eau de cologne represents the sheer green “wheee!” of fresh fig, with its unique combo of milky sap and woody notes nestling among the aroma of leaves from this “Tree of Life”. Black pepper, cardamom and amber round out the composition.