Citron Fig

This is one of my absolute favorite day-to-day scents. Judging from the reviews on this perfume I assume that I've lucked out with the body chemistry - I get the pleasant citrusy and slightly sweet fig opening and a very delicious cardamon drydown with a slight fresh note, perhaps from the mint. It's a very special, subtle scent, that I have not been able to get close to through any other perfume so far. It kind of reminds me a little bit of spicy tea with a very subtle powdery note. It's such a shame that it doesn't work with so many people here, I get nothing synthetic or artificial from this perfume, in fact I think it smells very "natural" and inoffensive in that regard. It doesn't have too great sillage or longevity(4 hours at best), but I love the scent so much and keep repurchasing the bottle when it runs out.

Clean, bright, but still warm and comforting. Citrus forward but not lemony in an astringent sort of way, more like gentle, soapy lemons. Green in a way that sets it apart from many other perfumes. It's truly special. As it wears, the citrus slowly fades to something more skin-like, it's incredible. I adore this perfume. It's so lovely. I try many others, but I keep coming back to this one. It sits pretty close to the skin, but it's still noticeable, and it has moderate staying power. It's not necessarily a powerhouse, but the gorgeous smell makes it all worth it. Weirdly enough, I get more compliments on this perfume than most others in my collection, probably because I wear it so often. It's addictive. Has a similar "warm green" base to Wood Sage & Sea Salt to my nose, which makes sense because I love them both.

This one is very nicely blended, there is definitely lemon and a little bit of ginger spice in the opening, but it quickly transforms into more leafy-citrus blend, not sharp at all, very pleasant, there is a hint of warmth from the base notes that gives this comforting feeling when I sniff my wrist. Very addictive scent, it’s not loud, but definitely something that you can wear in the office and during summer without suffocating yourself and people around you 😅 It’s more unisex blend, I can imagine it will suit both women and men. I was wearing Light Blue by D&G last summer, but I think I’ll switch completely to Citron Fig, because the opening in this one is way more pleasant than LB, and the longevity is the same-unfortunately weak, but that’s expected with citrusy scents.

This is an absolute hidden gem summer frag imo. It is a watery(not juicy), refreshing citrus with a supporting clean/green fig note to give the fragrance some depth and a touch of sophistication. Absolutely beautiful scent for high heat. Just wished it performed more than 2-3 hrs.

Easy grab for daily use. Fresh and uplifting with moderate longevity and sillage. Also very unisex imo. I liked it a lot.

Sparkling, warm, bright and effervescent. Vibrant and happy. Fig, surrounded by citrus and popping ginger. This is so much more than lemon. It's clean linens saturated in sunshine and warmed by the summer breeze. Shower fresh but invigorated with subtle spices and green mint. Refreshing, daring, revitalizing. Every element is present, no more than it needs to be. Happy and sweet fig opens with teasing ginger and zesty lemon, creating that citrus zing that's elevated with deeper tones of richness. At the heart, exotic cardamom and juicy mandarin, accented with just a hint of breathy mint. Grounded in the middle and towards the base lies the woody earthiness of copaiba, sandalwood and one of my favorites, cedar. This feels effortless and natural, radiant and joyful. The luscious citrus (I want to eat it) contrasted against greener earth (I want to live in it) create an ultimate love in a fragrance. It's never too loud or bold or brazen. Instead, it whispers pops of illumination and inspiration. I fell in love with Citron Fig years ago, and went through a huge bottle. That was the first time I ever finished a bottle of perfume. Not as impressive as it once was and my preference has shifted, but it's stood the test of time and after testing/wearing countless scents, I still enjoy it. An excellent balance of bright and natural.

I was very eager to try Citron Fig, because for all that name's prosaicness, it's 100% exactly up my alley. And in the very first opening, it smells exactly like I had imagined it: a bright, fresh, and yes - "clean" combination of fig and citrus, light and happy and really delicious without smelling edible - perfect for summer! I was googling bottle prices within minutes, pausing only briefly to notice that fig isn't even in the official note list - weird, but the actual scent spoke louder than the note list, so I ignored it. Unfortunately, the drydown is something else entirely, rather disappointing to my nose, and it comes way too soon. The true note list shines through now: after less than half an hour, all that's left is quite a generic, weak herbal-spicy scent, shifting it more to the masculine side of unisex as well. And what's worse, it picks up that slightly metallic synthetic aspect that I associate with notes ending in -an, and that always ruins a fragrance for me, it even irritates my nose a little. Too bad - I'll add this to my decant wish list anyway so I can experience that wonderful opening from time to time, maybe before bed, but I was expecting a lot more from this one!

Man, what is it with the Clean Reserve line that people are not reviewing them on here? They are available at Sephora, so it's not like these are rare or hard to get. Anyway, this is a very fresh and safe herbal citrus. The lemon and mint are the strongest notes that I smell on my skin, with the fig being very subtle to non-existent. The ginger and cardamom add a little bit of spice, warmth, and depth. But, most of the components in this fragrance are either in the background or come out much later. I anticipate the sandalwood and musk are what's leftover. The cedar and copaiba balm do not enhance the picture, but rather make Citron Fig reminiscent of a salve or an "organic" skincare product. But maybe you like that sort of thing. Ultimately, this reminds me of kitchen cleaner or minty lemonade. It is decidedly not sweet and soapier than anticipated. Great for spring and summer, and when you want something uncomplicated but natural. Clean has a knack for making these sort of scents, but I prefer Moschino's I Love Love for my go-to citrus perfume.

I’ve tried 7 fig frags in just as many weeks, and this is the winner for a summer scent. Like Clean’s other offerings, it’s simple and straightforward. It’s the sweetest of the fig fragrances I’ve tried, but in a way that’s fresh and bright, rather than cloying. I also did a direct comparison with Fico di Amalfi and they don’t smell similar at all. FdA is a soapy floral fragrance, and much more sophisticated (and actually contains a citron note, whereas Citron Fig does not). Citron Fig is vibrant and easy-going; it’s the fragrance you’d throw on to run errands before a bougie brunch, while Fico di Amalfi is the fragrance you’d freshen up with before stepping into the brunch spot.

I really enjoy wearing this scent, but I can't tell you why, because other than the initial blast of citrus, everything else is just a conglomeration. A pleasant one. But, I can't pick out much that's specific. I'm wearing it today because I don't want to offend my tablemates at a luncheon. This is a highly personal fragrance, because it doesn't project...or last very long. *I* enjoy it, but I can't say that my coworkers have a clue that I'm wearing it. Sometimes that's OK.

Soft and summery citrus. Sweet, but not cloying. Easygoing, yet not lazy. A great sunny vacation scent. Casual. On my skin: I get the lemon, mandarin, a mild fig, and musk. The ginger goes by lightening fast. The lemon starts out tart and becomes sweeter. I don't get mint, cedar, sandalwood, or cardamom. And don't know what copaiba balm is. Maybe these other notes are rounding things out, but I don't detect them individually.

This was part of a set I purchased.....and, honestly, not a scent I had any interest in trying. I get a lot of citrus from this and (thankfully!) don't pick up any fig. I actually quite enjoy it, and think it would be a good "going to the gym" or "puttering around the garden" scent. A pleasant surprise, all-in-all. The longevity and sillage are basically non existent, but since I got it cheap, I am not disappointed! :)

Citron Fig is an extremely happy perfume. Very radiant and cheerful, it indeed can lift up my mood. I suppose this impression is due to its fruitiness, which characteristic also renders the fragrance slightly more feminine than masculine. It is very easy to wear, subtle and quite soapy; it whispers "I just had my shower" to anyone close enough to take a whiff. Simple and nice, but also rather short-lived. 7.5/10

No fig so the name is odd to me. Lemon and ginger are the stars in this composition. Slightly minty, but not overwhelming. Settles nicely into sandalwood. Very invigorating. The second I smelled this I was transported to my nana's house. Someone mentioned dryer sheets which is probably the similarity I'm picking up too.

My first impressions of Citron Fig: pretty good! Definitely fresh opening with juicy semi-sweet fig note.Longevity/projection pretty food 4-6 hours. Very natural smelling. I'll need to wear this more to give additional feedback, but if you are looking for a clean, fresh scent to wear in the Spring/Summer...this is nice.

Citron Fig is a bit too sharp & one dimensional to wear on its own (in my opinion) but it layers beautifully over sweet/powdery green citrus scents that you want to add some complexity to. I think of it in much the same way as Jo Malone's Blackberry & Bay... Plays well with others!

I only get the 5ml sample in about US$3. under this circumstance, this is a pretty good summer scent with lot of citrus and hint of sweetness from fig. I cannot get the musk or sandalwood on my skin. All i have is citrus fruity scent, and i enjoyed to use it as my gym scent.

What a fantastic clean sunny scent. It’s not lemon heavy but has this beautiful soft sun drenched lemon on your glass of water vibe. A bit of that ginger hits but still keeps it light. Only got a sample but will have to stalk down a full bottle.

An important note is missing from the note pyramid, fig. Here is a list of notes I found on Sephora.com: "Fig, Ginger, Lemon Oil, Cardamom, Mandarin, Mint, Copaiba, Sandalwood, Cedar Wood, Musk."

It's fine. The opening is particularly lovely. But it dries down to a clean, soapy smell. I don't think it is worth a purchase. The lemon-ginger-cardamom opening is really enjoyable.

Another great scent from clean. This is so light, airy and refreshing. I love it for a bright summer day. Instant mood-lifter.

Yes, it is decent but lacks a bit on the projection and even originality. Smells almost like a hand cream or a sun lotion.

this is pretty fig and citrus (even if it doesn't have a fig note). amazing for summer

I don't get any fig from this, and I don't find it sweet either. From the atomizer it smells A LOT like Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt (like fresh lemon, warm wood and salt). On me, it basically smells like warm wood and lemon water which I'm sure sounds like a total waste of money but if you live in (or are planning to visit) a tropical, humid environment (Florida in my case) this is a great fragrance for feeling "refreshed" and clean (but without feeling like you are being suffocated by flowers and/or soap). Florida heat and humidity has a way of amplifying fragrances (B.O. included) so even fresh, shampoo-y scents can be too much on some days. But, again, this fragrance is just one of those that keeps a sweaty body smelling fresh without choking anyone out. It only lasts an hour or two on my skin, but the upside is that you can apply as much as you want and it's never too much.

Clean, unisex, bland, no fig. The notes make it look much more interesting than it actually is. Think mild soap scent or expensive airfreshener at a spa. I use the free mini I received with a Sephora purchase to freshen up my truck interior.

my nose must not be as refined like the eloquent reviewers here, this just smells like palmolive handsoap to me 💀

straight up citronella candle. Smells nice, but not as a perfume. Hopefully will not last long.

Had a sample of this a long time ago. I like figs, and many citrus scents go well on my skin, so I was eager to give this a try. The fig lasts for maybe twenty minutes, and then the smell gets almost soapy, before drying down to basically mosquito repellent. No word yet on whether "CLEAN Reserve Citron Fig" actually repels mosquitoes.

Oh no, this is straight up all-purpose cleaner, dishwasher liquid and citronella candle. Super synthetic and chemical, on par with the cheaper "budget" Clean fragrances. Nothing "reserve" about it. Yuck.

Immediately upon spray, this smells like hospital disinfectant on me. Dries down to, like another reviewer said, mosquito spray but with a hint of powder.

I wanted to love this as I have been searching for a Fig fragrance....unfortunately it reminds me of the candles people burn outdoors to keep bugs away.

Why is this called citron fig? It doesnt have citron or fig listed in the notes, and while I do smell the citron, I dont smell any fig at all

use this as a air freshener and in the bathroom ;) would never use this on my skin

I have sampled or own most all of the Clean Reserve line and this, sadly, just didn't work for me. I love many of their fragrances but this is just one gigantic lemon bomb and nothing else. I like lemon, in moderation, but I love fig so I was hoping for a balance between the two. This starts more balanced but over time becomes entirely citrus. Even if I liked that, which I don't really, the lasting power isn't fantastic either. I urge folks not to blind buy this unless you love straight up lemon and are willing to give up on the idea of ever smelling fig in this one. I would also carefully consider how citrus smells on your own skin before buying - it could be too much of a good thing, if you know what I mean.

The lemon and mint both read artificial and the musk is more soapy than musky. I can get this scent in the hardware store from lemon cleaning products or natural bug repellents. Smells cheaply made. Skin test in a warm room on a damp day. Limited project. Leaves a moderate trail.

Found a 50ml this at TJMaxx for an absolute steal of a price today ($16.99 usd). Glad I took a chance and bought despite the negative reviews. All the notes sing on my skin. I can clearly pick up lemon, mint, mandarin orange, and, although it's not actually in the note tree, fig leaf. Even a bit of ginger which typically doesn't show up well on me. No citronella, no bug spray. Mint is shaping up to be one of my favorite notes lately, and it adds a lovely touch here, although it's not the star of the show. I'm wearing it before bed, but this is a perfect office, gym, or errand running scent. Clean and fresh, lightly sweet, and quite inoffensive. Easygoing and unisex, but leans feminine. Smells like you just hopped out of a shower. I can see myself snapping up a backup 100ml of this at some point. *After waking up wearing this, my only downside is the drydown. The lemon, sandalwood, cardamom and cedar dry down goes a bit sour on me. Smells like walking the local spice market... This is the same drydown as Ajmal Serenity in Me, but thankfully this one is still enjoyable and still has the other notes whereas Serenity in Me holds that sour spice condensed milk scent from start to finish strongly.

I randomly found a sample of this one in the bottom of my sample drawer and decided to give it a try - and was so pleasantly surprised! I’ve been leaning toward more fresh, soapy musky perfumes lately, on a mission to find one that reminds me of an expensive hotel lobby. Looking at the notes I didn’t think I’d like this — cardamom for me is polarizing and could lean into the cumin/BO category quickly. I was also surprised that there was no actual fig note! I feel like the notes give off a fig/fig tree vibe, somehow they’ve made the lemon smell almost creamy and herby without being sweet. Like a sunny, creamy lemon grove surrounded by a herb garden. The musk adds a soapy feminine touch. Honestly if you love Wood Sage and Sea Salt, this totally gives the same vibe - like a clean, expensive body lotion you’d smell on a rich housewife.

Citron Fig starts off with a mishmash accord of citrus that is sour. I detect mandarin, lemon and mint - in that order of presence. This is soon joined by a fig note, which thereafter takes centrestage. Very soon all that is left behind is a nondescript woody-musky accord, with brief hints of that unpleasant sour aspect. Citron Fig comes across as a bog standard citrus-woody-musky concoction with sub par quality and at a strength somewhere between an eau de cologne and an eau de toilette (even though it is labelled as an eau de parfum). 1/5 (negative)

I only smell the citrus and a slightly soapy freshness and cannot smell the fig at all. To my surprise there is also no fig note listed here. Then I checked on the Clean website and they do list fig on the top notes. Anyway, this is a pleasant smell but not as a perfume in my opinion. I personally would not wear this. But if I think all genders could wear this technically. Also plus points for being cruelty free and vegan friendly as well as conscious about sustainability.

It smells like a mosquito candle. I get zero fig just straight up citronella. Shame because I bought the sample set and I love almost everything else.. the reserve line is made up of modern musks, affordable modern musks.. I appreciate that. I refused to shell out for Le Labo.... but It would have been nice to own Another 13, or Santal 33. I feel like Clean Reserve has given me the more affordable versions with Sel Santal, Skin, and Radiant Nectar.

not exactly to the level of lemon disinfectant spray, but it definitely has an artificial smell to it that i think may have to do with the way the citrus notes blend with the musk?? it's not altogether unpleasant though, and the ginger helps give it some interest

This is honestly one of the most beautiful citrus scents I’ve ever smelt. It’s bright, fresh but also has a deep quality to it (maybe the cardamom?) anyways it’s an easy reach for me and lasts hours! Which a lot of citrus scents don’t.

I was so excited when I read the notes. Started fresh, green and tart but sadly faded to nearly nothing after 20 min. Only a soapy, powdery detergent smell left on my coat sleeve.

Super fresh, light and pleasant. Office safe and clean, uplifting scent.