Noble Fig

To continue its expansion in the perfumery market, the Ferrari brand decided to start a new chapter in the history of the Essence Collection, which was released in the year 2012. To this end, decided to invest in unisex fragrances, extolling a single special ingredient in each creation, through more cheerful and fresh interpretations. So, in 2015, was born the Essence Les Eaux collection, with three scents in Eau de Toilette concentration: Noble Fig, Bright Neroli and Pure Lavender. They hit the market with the same visual pattern, but in transparent bottles, revealing the unique color of each piece. The boxes and the lids also have the same finishing and color, revealing a bright and sophisticated beige leather. Noble Fig, as the name suggests, brings the fig as key ingredient and its composition contains notes of red pepper, mandarin orange and fig leaves, in the top. In the body of the fragrance, notes of cinnamon bark, clary sage and iris. Finally, the base reveals notes of patchouli, walnut wood and musk crystals. On the skin, Noble Fig arrives strong, green and juicy. But the juicy part doesn't come from the Fig, but the mandarin orange. The fig leaves feature green nuances and, at the same time, dirty, almost earthy. On my skin, it didn’t evolve much, but the sage gave a leathery tone, well supported by the facets of iris. Over time, it was also possible to notice that the fragrance evolved into a salty side, which I believe to be a result of the mixture of musk crystals with the woody notes. If I had to point out a flaw, I would say that the fig, as the main ingredient, should have been present at all stages of olfactory pyramid, keeping itself in constant evolution and highlight. For sure, the result would be even better. Anyway, Noble Fig has excellent durability and projection, especially for an EDT with high quality ingredients. It’s extremely versatile and elegant! Increasingly, I realize that the fig is the new OUD from few years ago and still has a lot to present in the world of perfumery. As well as Ferrari, which decided to invest in other market – also pleasing women – by creating a line so sophisticated and with universal acceptance. If you like scents with notes of fig, then you can’t miss the chance to meet this noble fig with Italian origin.

Noble Fig is an affordable designer, niche-quality fragrance with a soft, fruity, inoffensive aroma. It is my casual and workplace scent that has good quality, and it does not smell as synthetic as many designer brands. Fig fragrances tend to be fruity and sweet. Noble Fig is NOT a sweet fig fragrance, which is great for men like me who hate the cloyingness of gourmand, sweet fig fragrances. It is a green fig leaf fragrance. You get the nuances of ripened fig trees and leaves without the sugary sweetness. If you like that approach to a fig fragrance, then you will enjoy Noble Fig. Noble Fig is a soft, aromatic fragrance that starts SLIGHTLY masculine. It leans more toward the unisex smell as it progresses. Also, it is NOT a "Bro" or "alpha" or the "rugged, gym rat fragrance" like Creed's Green Irish Tweed or Paco Rabanne's Invictus. Remember, it is a unisex fragrance recommended for all genders and sexes. Just be mindful before you buy it, but don't take my word for it. For any fragrance, read reviews before buying it, but take them with a grain of salt. Everyone has their own opinion regarding smells. Some people love a specific fragrance. Some people hate it. My advice is for you to get a sample of ANY fragrance before you ever buy it. That way, you can assess it yourself and have your own thoughts rather than strictly going off someone else's thoughts and opinions. So, do not let my opinion influence you. Edit 6/4/2023: I just heard that Ferrari has discontinued this fragrance. HOW FOOLISH OF THEM to discontinue such a gem.

I've had this bad boy for quite a while now, and so finally decided to part with a few words for anyone looking to add this to their collection. The first spray you'll take of this perfume you'll either instantly love it, or you'll go "meh, I expected more." It's a very sweet, fresh fig that slowly develops into this green, floral-like concoction where you can slowly begin to pick up the iris in this, along with sage. It may seem pretty Linear (and it kinda is) but the scent does evolve ever so slightly, also depends on the weather. Sometimes it's sweeter, other times it smells like you just walked out of a botanic garden that had a few too many sweet flowers in it. Overall, it's an amazing fragrance, either on its own or as a layering component. Sadly it does suffer slightly from the longevity, you'll get around 3-5 hours from it depending on how much you spray (however, on clothes it can last for days) and whether it's cool or hot outside. Overall, though, this bad boy is worth having, especially for the killer price it comes at. Not to mention just how well the cap and bottle is made. It's a pleasure to look at as it sits on the shelf. So if you're looking to add a Fig perfume to your collection, and can get your hands on this. Then go for it. It's worth every single bit. Although if you can, I wouldn't blind-buy it unless you really know what fig in perfumes smells like. A solid 8,5/10.

Wonderful fragrance. I lately have been exploring fig-based fragrances, and this one is definitely up there. The bottle has a beautiful design with a wonderful leather accent in the metal lid. The fig leaf blends well with the sage, and the orange holds them both together to form a very natural smell. Sillage is medium low, and with a 4-5 hour longevity. The overall scent is neither overpowering nor offensive. Because of its low price, value for the money, and distinguished yet amicable scent, this is great for those exploring the world of fig-based fragrances. My rating of fig-based fragrances are as follows with my impression of them (lower number is better): 1- Jardin in Mediterranee by Hermes: Fantastic natural fig/woody fragrance with 6-8 hour longevity 2- Noble Fig by Ferrari: green fig/sage with decent longevity and minimal sillage 3- Salvatore Ferragamo Pour Homme: Fig leaf with cedar/vetiver. Decent longevity and sillage. 4- Fico de Amalfi by Acqua di Parma: light fig/citrus blend. Summer fragrance with minimal sillage and longevity 5- Figuier Ardent by Atelier Cologne: sweet/green fig with milky citrus. Sillage and Longevity are moderate/good 6- Ninfeo Mio by Annick Goutal: very green leaf/ivy/citrus scent where the fig takes a while to emerge. Decent sillage/longevity. 7- Zegna Milan by Ermenegildo Zegna: Simple fig mixed with Iso E Super. Lasts a while and sillage is moderate

Noble Fig by Ferrari is a fragrance that surprises with its refined simplicity and natural approach. Launched in 2015 and signed by perfumer Philippe Paparella-Paris, this perfume belongs to the Green Aromatic family and is classified as shareable, ideal for both men and women who appreciate a clean, fresh composition with a special emphasis on the fig note. Performance: The performance is moderate: Projection: soft, ideal for those who prefer discreet perfumes. It lasts for 6 hours on the skin, which can be extended with reapplications or application on clothing. Sillage: contained, remains close to the skin. Occasions: Perfect for daily use, especially on warm spring and summer days. It goes well in professional environments, outdoor walks, daytime meetings or situations in which a discreet and sophisticated fragrance is preferable. It can also work as a "signature perfume" for those who like green and natural fragrances. Final Score: 8.0/10 Noble Fig is an excellent choice for lovers of green and minimalist perfumes. It is not a fragrance that seeks to impress with its impact, but rather with its lightness, naturalness and continuous freshness. The performance could be better, but its charm lies precisely in its discretion and elegance. Ideal for those seeking uncomplicated sophistication.

Let me preface by saying; I've had been looking down my nose at the thought of owning a fragrance from Ferrari! That opinion has been corrected with my purchase of Ferrari's Noble Fig! N.F. is a delightful fragrance indeed! Subtle and sophisticated it is not at all what I expected it to be(loud & excessively sweet)! I took a chance with an online New Year's sale and was nicely rewarded for my risk!This is my second-day wearing and my friends' reviews of it are surprising: "sweet leather, leather& fruit, and Pears &leather"...I can understand the"leather" comments myself because I swear I smell it as well!But we all agree that is a great scent!The only drawbacks being it doesn't project very far or hang on the skin as long as I would like, but those 2 minor complaints aside, this was a very good blind buy! I'm now very interested in trying some of Ferrari's other offerings!N.F. should be a safe bet for the workplace, doctor's office, or other environments where frags are not encouraged!Less than $30.00 bucks for 100ml flanker which is quite tasteful, my new discovery of 2018! Cheers! Happy New Year!

Luminous, fresh, holder of an exquisite floral quality and beautiful. It is a very rare event when a house crafts a fragrance for men with such features. Men, do not be affraid of this Noble Fig. It is true it can easily be classified as a unisex fragrance, but there is absolutely nothing wrong about that. I noticed it works way better in cool temperatures. I would recommend it for early Spring: day and night and Autumn: day, preferably. Or else: air conditioned environment. Heat, sweat and moist will (and do) make it go in the wrong direction, making the fig softness turn into something acid, which was not designed to be or intended. It is quite noticeable and sillage is all about fig with some musk smoothness. And the pepper note is very brief, limited to the first minutes, thank God. Very few fragrances evolving fig, smell so beautifully. Something I found only in Un Jardin en Mediterranée by Hermès and Fleur de Figuier by Roger et Gallet, which resembles with. I recommend it and say: enjoy it.

As a lover of Hermes Un Jardin En Mediterranee, I took to this scent straightaway. The fig is scent of leaf and wood, not the gimicky sweet fruit. It has a bright opening and transitions well into the middle notes. It settles in a very smooth patchouli and fig lingers along till the end. Thankfully the powdery musk or iris is not too pronounced, due to which the scent stays dry and crisp till the end. If you like the fig and citrus but can't handle the cedar in UJEM, this would be the one for you. Unlike UJEM, this settles into a very smooth scent. The longevity is very poor though, about 3 hrs I would say. Sillage is very low too about 1 ft for about 1-2 hrs. You'd have to get some of it on your clothes to get some sillage out of it. Even so, none of it lasts beyond 3-4 hrs. A real shame, cuz I would have like this to last thru the work day. As a scent though its a good buy at this price to add to your collection.

The more natural the scent is, probably stronger is the pleasure it causes. This is the case of Noble Fig, a master piece from Ferrari. Possibly the best top notes I have ever felt. After spraying Noble Fig, we really have the impression of smelling fig leaves. However, some minutes latter, the strong fig scent is reduced and the clary sage appears and shares the refreshing effect of the fig note. I compared it with another famous scent based on fig leaf smell: Good Live, a discontinued fragrance from Davidoff. Clearly, Good life is more masculine, more powerfull, but exagerately synthetic, whereas Noble fig is more natural. Although Noble fig is slightly more masculine than feminine, my wife adores to share it with me. Unfortunately, sillage is moderate to low. On the other side, the scent lasts for days on clothes.

EDIT: Redoing the review. Scent: 9/10 Silage: 6/10 Longevity: 6/10 Value: 8/10 Overall: 8/10 Feels like this is a combination of: * Dior Homme (2020) - Iris * Creed Silver Mountain Water - Mandarin and Fig * Chanel Allure Homme - Patchouli (?) If those three were in a cologne/perfume, it would be pretty close to Noble Fig. It's softer and strikes a balance between the iris, fig and musky notes. Really easy to wear and punches above it's weight class for what you get. This is a good value and is a safe bet for a casual/office scent if you were looking for something new. I like shorter duration scents, which allows me to change it up periodically, but if you want something that is going to last 12+ hours, this probably isn't for you.

This is a very happy and uplifting scent. I can't really pin point what it is exactly I love about it. I always find myself sniffing my wrists when wearing this, I can't stop. It is very 'bright' and sweet, with a little sourness which helps to lift the scent. It is like the little sibling of dolce and gabbanas Velvet Vetiver which is my all time favourite. This is probably due to the fig notes. I'm not sure if this would fulfill what a fig lover is looking for, it isn't comparable to Philosykos by Diptyque, which provides a true fig/fig tree experience. But I find myself more drawn to this little beauty, in all its simplicity. I just wish it had more silage and 'oomph', but I adore it.

Simply delightful, but hardly simple! This smells anything but cheap, in fact it’s what I wanted Versace Versense to smell like! Fresh, green, but not sharp green, very mellow and mild, with lovely creamy floral undertones. I find it more on the feminine side, but then again it’s quite similar to Versace Eau Frâiche which is not marketed as unisex. So man or woman, this is likely a safe buy that will mesh perfectly with your chemistry and smell just slightly different depending on who you are. One of my all time favorites when I just want to smell good and unique! Sometimes I need a break from all my other syrupy fruity sugar bomb scents lol! Scent: 10/10 Sillage 6/10 Longevity 7/10

I never thought I would be someone who would buy anything with the Ferrari label, but here I am making my second review for the brand in a week, and after making my first brand blind buy purchase: Noble Fig Noble Fig is clean, natural and so fresh. This is the green part, the fig leaf without the pulp. The scent is sweetened with the addition of mandarin. But the note that sets Noble Fig apart is sage, adding an herbal element and taking this scent into drydown bliss. As others have noted, this scent doesn’t last long which means it falls short of being called a masterpiece. But for around $20 for a 100 ml, you can spray liberally and often, making this blind buy a smashing success.

I've owned and enjoyed Nobile Fig for a while. Smelt Armani Figuier Eden today and they are so close. OK the Armani's got a bit more girth but they are directly comparable (can't say for performance). NF is utterly niche quality. With nearly all designer scents smelt close up there's usually something disagreeable to me: plastic, dried saliva, chemistry lab, to name a few. This doesn't have any of that, it's pure all the way through like a £100/200 bottle. Performance wise I don't think it's bellow average for this type of scent and it outperforms AdP Fico whose amazing opening only lasts for a flash on my skin (NF is pretty linear). What a shame it's discontinued.

I have to say this, I have in my estimation some very expensive fragrances, some good some not so good. As I have never smelled a Ferrari perfume before I was actually blown away when I sprayed it on me. I won't get into compositions or accords or blends and fixatives blah blah blah, but I will say this is as good or better than some of the upper end perfumes you'd pay 10 times as much for. This particular one smells like LeLabos Another 13. I ordered all of them literally every Ferrari perfume that was available and I can't stress enough how good all of these are, from the bottles to the juice inside just amazing, 20 bucks, you've got to be kidding me...

Probably my favorite of the Ferrari line up right now. It's only lightly sweet, but dry. You get the fig leaf, pepper, sage for sure, but I only get hints of orange, musk and patchouli. It's very pleasant and doesn't smell like everything else around these days. The presentation is very nice as well with the leather banding on the heavy metal cap and clear, heavy bottle. I personally think they should just use the horse logo and ditch the "Ferrari" on the bottle, but oh well. This juice could very well be in some niche bottle and you'd be none the wiser. I get an acceptable 6+ hours from it. For the price you can't go wrong.

This is what I wanted Philosykos to be - bright green, joyful, slightly floral, and lightly "tangy", somehow. It's also a bit like if you took the "green" aspects of Philosykos and layered them atop Bvlgari Pour Homme Extrême (the clear, sleek, reportedly discontinued, Cavalier creation - not the blocky, grey, Morillas one). It's a great spring/summer frag, and it's remarkably cheap at discounters, so grab one while you have the chance - Ferrari hasn't made a new scent in a long while, and that makes me nervous for the future. 8/10 - wonderful smell, slight longevity issues, absolutely worth the price.

I love love love this fragrance! I have a rather sensitive nose & this fragrance does not bother me at all. I don't know what fig smells like but if it's this fragrance, then I love fig. I really enjoy green fragrances and something about this just cheers me up when I smell it. I just bought a small bottle to round out a FragranceNet order of mine and I wish I had bought a full bottle of this instead of the full bottle I bought. Love that I'm finding it for only around $25 a bottle on the internet, definitely worth the price to me. Unisex and average longevity on me.

I've already reviewed this fragrance before (I like it) but I've noticed something that should be made aware to future buyers. This fragrance does not last long inside of its bottle. After about 2 years it will start to smell MUCH different than a fresh bottle. It can smell downright weird actually. Especially the opening. At this point, if this fragrance is discontinued, you won't ever be able to experience this fragrance the way it was supposed to smell since it will have aged and developed those off smells. I've had 2 bottles of this fragrance. I've used it a lot.

Not the brightest or purest fig but a lovely light fresh clean wet start with the citrus and fig leaf prominent, becoming a little smokey, peppery and musky as the sweeter pulp scent comes forwards once it relaxes. The smoky elements from what must be the patchouli tip it masculine, they're a little scratchy when you think about it too much but balances the sweet just right. Feels like a perfect spring daytime scent to me, and part of the ideal post-wash home alone comfort group. Sad it's been discontinued, snatched one on that auction site and hope it lasts.