Calypso Figue

A beautiful earthy patchouli segues into a creamy milky fig with slightly pulpy tropical fruit notes. This is bold hands in the dirt stuff that dries in the sun to reveal the journey from the roots to the arbour and the scent of ripe fruits warmed in the sun. The mid transition from the patchouli to the incense is smooth with the patchouli being present to varying degrees throughout. To my nose not challenging in the way some have described but deeply satisfying if you love your patchouli earthy without being too redolent of Head shops.

When I first tested this fragrance, the temperatures were a little too warm for my liking. I tried again with cool breezes (late fall temperatures) and was reminded somewhat of Chanel No 5. It doesn't make sense, but before the fig really comes out....truly smelled of Chanel to me. Seeing how I love that as well...two awesome layers of note combinations that meld so well together and into the amazing base. I love this little inexpensive house. I own two now, but I will definitely have a couple more I am certain!

I get a lot of dirty patchouli in the top notes, and only a fleeting moment of playdoh (which I enjoyed while it lasted). The fig note is present in the heart phase, but is overshadowed by dry incense, which persists and becomes the main note throughout the dry-down. In my opinion, this is similar to, but better than, Les Nereides - Patchouli Antique (which was musty). It's easily a unisex scent. You have to be an incense and patchouli lover, I'd guess, to enjoy wearing this...and I am most certainly both!

I absolutely adore this fragrance. On me, I get a very creamy warm fig scent. It's a little sweet with some vanilla under tones. It's very comforting!

I blind bought this following my new crush on fig fragrances, and I'm confused! It's a very good perfume don't get me wrong, but it's way more patchouli-centered than fig-centered. Another thing: the juice in my bottle is darker than the one shown here, it's golden brown. My wife, me and my friend felt as if this is not finished project, it has no top notes, few middle notes, and strong heavy but simple patchouli at the base. - It opens up with big plast of synthetic nail polish smell thats harsh and awful. - 20 mins later: light fruity fig smell with patchouli starts to apear - At 1 hour mark the fragrance becomes 90% patchouli (dusty, earthy, dark chocolate) and 10% hint of fig leaves/fruit, it's overall dry rather than juicy fruity, and it continues like that for up to 8-10 Hs. It is a very good candidate for layering, with fruity, floral, vetiver and few rich ambry fragrances. Do I like it? Yes, I do for the simplicity and quality. Does it itch the fig edge? Big No 7.5/10