Meraki

Got a sample from Venba.com because I heard youtube Veronica Says sing it's praises. It's a bit hard to find here in the US. As a longtime fig lover always searching for different fig scents and a lover of Tiziana Terenzi Vele which this has been compared to, had to try! First blast is dry green fig and then bright juicy strawberry enters soon afterwards. Then comes the cedar and many hours later the mild patchouli base. Every time I wear this it grows on my more and more. Today I was absolutely fiending for it and I'm going to purchase the FB even though I swore off buying more bottles...it's just that unique and delicious! First time I wore it I thought the strawberry was a bit too similar to Burberry Her which I don't love. But now my nose just smells the amazing fruity compote of notes altogether rather than only picking out the strawberry. This has amazing sillage and longevity as well. Yesterday I sprayed 3 little sprays from my tester vial post shower at 6 a.m. As you probably know the tester vials don't even give the best most generous sprays. I paired it with like 12 sprays of Brittany Spears Festive Fantasy which I adore, all fruity Dewberry. Hours later went out to dinner and I was still picking up unadulterated Meraki very strong, while the 12 sprays of Festive Fantasy were pretty much just a memory.

Meraki Botanicae - yummy creamy deliciousness. Okay so, I’ll be honest — I didn’t think I’d be into this one. “Fruity” usually makes me think of sticky-sweet teen perfumes. But this? This is something else entirely. It opens with this creamy, soft strawberry — kind of like ripe fruit smashed into fig jam. There’s this almost tropical warmth from the fig, and a little sharpness from what I think is blackcurrant? Anyway, it's not cloying, just... interesting. About 20–30 minutes in, it all mellows into something warmer and more intimate. Vanilla, powdery woods, maybe a soft musk or iris — not sure exactly — but it feels like slipping into something cosy after a long day. Think figgy vanilla comfort rather than fruit salad explosion. Unisex to my nose — I wouldn’t call it traditionally masculine, but it doesn’t scream femme either. Clean, comforting, with just enough character to be interesting. Performance? Around 6+ hours on skin. Projects softly, but you’ll catch whiffs throughout the day. Better longevity on fabric. The drydown on clothes is honestly where the magic happens — warm, creamy, fig-vanilla bliss. Final thoughts: it’s unique, easy to wear, and doesn’t smell like anything else I own. Not a loud statement piece, but quietly addictive. I’ve gone from “not sure” to “maybe I do need a full bottle...”

This is a super interesting one, and I love it. The flash at the open really grabs your attention for the complex dry down accomplished with minimal ingredients. The opening is bright and sparkling. As it evolves, the softness of the florals and woods evokes quiet moments, almost like a breeze carrying familiar smells from another room. The base notes are comforting and nostalgic. Meraki doesn’t push for attention; it draws you in, slowly unfolding into something intimate and quietly beautiful.

Meraki is sweet, powdery deliciousness. Strawberry and blackcurrant are definitely the lead notes here. The fig is very much secondary to these, followed by a mix of vanilla and a soft sandalwood in the background. The fig is creamy, with just a hint of green. I don’t get any bitterness. It’s sweet but not too sweet. For me, it’s a perfect balance. I find this very comforting and easy to wear. Another new favourite. I’m sold!

If you love the smell of a creamy green Fig and strawberries this fragrance is for you. I adore this fragrance and purchased a full bottle immediately after receiving a sample with my purchase from Myperfectscent.co.uk. I have a lot of Fragrances and I don’t think I have any fragrances that smell like this.