Fig Leaf

Ooh, this is the first time in a while I’ve tried a “love at first sniff” Demeter as someone who regularly buys samples from them in bulk. The opening is almost pure fig, reminiscent of Pacifica Mediterranean Fig, then as it settles it deserves its Fig Leaf name. Quickly turns into something more woody and green than fruity. It even has a bit of a powdery-spicy nuance that I don’t usually notice in fig leaf perfumes, surprisingly. It has really good projection for a Demeter as well, I’d say about 75% of the ones I’ve sampled turn into a weak skin scent within an hour but this one has impressed me. It’s also one of the few from this house that can stand alone as a perfume while I’ve always felt the need to layer most of the others together.

I love perfumes with a good fig note and this is almost all fig notes and it's amazing! I have philosykos EDP (love this one too). Demeter's take on the fig leaf is gorgeous. It doesn't smell chemically at all which really surprised me as I was expecting it to smell synthetic and not at all natural. This smells like a fig tree during the warmest months. It's absolutely stunning. I would pay top dollar for this one. Good job Demeter!

I have SO many fig fragrances in my collection because this made me fall in love with the note. Smells near identical to Diptyque's Philosykos. Not nearly as long lasting as it is a cologne, but at this price point it's definitely worth getting a travel size and reapplying.

"Your perfume is...confusing." So said the boyfriend the first time I wore it. Fresh, woody, and "dirty-clean", if that makes any sense. Makes me feel like a wood nymph. No it doesn't last long, but what Demeter does? I don't mind reapplying.

Truly a perfect true-fig scent. It’s green and fresh, almost a bit soapy. If you’re trying to figure out whether you like the note fig or not this perfume is perfect for exploring the note.