Wild Fig & Cassis

I've been sampling as many perfumes as I can for years, but this is the first Jo Malone I've ever tested properly. I guess I've been prejudiced, mostly because the lineup of this brand seems to be more fickle than most: whenever I spot a scent of theirs that seems right up my alley, it seems to be discontinued more often than not. On top of that, whenever I did quickly test any of them in a store, my first impression has always been that they're too natural-smelling for their own good: rather sharp and onedimensional, and not really interesting. So when I did get a decant of Wild Fig & Cassis in a split (because this is a note list that is so exactly up my alley that any prejudices were silenced immediately), and my first impression was the same negative one as always, I promptly proceeded to ignore it for months and maybe even years. And now I could kick myself for it, because in the meantime it has indeed been discontinued, but otherwise all my prejudices have crumbled: now that I've finally given it some real attention, I absolutely love it. After the first opening, which I find just slightly sharp now that I'm used to it, this is just a perfect green scent - fresh green notes combined with the fruity woody green of fig and cassis. So delicious, and very natural indeed, but not boring at all after all. I've learned my lesson: never trust a first impression, and never trust your prejudices - if I hadn't, I wouldn't have to start looking for a hard to find, probably expensive bottle of this now...

This is a great fig fragrance. I blind bought this and it was exactly as I had hoped it would smell. I make soaps, and this smells like a fragrance oil I have called 'green fig' which I also absolutely love and was hoping so hard this would be similar. It is indeed fresh and green. Not at all like a fig jam, or a syrupy overripe fig. I smell no cassis. I don't get the grass smell that others do, thankfully because I do not like the scent of grass. Definitely a unisex offering. To me, this was nothing like Diptyque's philosykos which smelled coconuty and heady, to the point of giving me a headache and I had to scrub off. I wouldn't write this one off if you don't like philosykos, but are still intrigued by fig. Longevity on this one is poor for me, I get maybe 3-4 hours. Still happy to have it because I haven't smelled anything else like it apart from my fragrance oil from soaping.

I am so happy this blind buy is amazing! Wow... it is the perfect woody, natural signature scent that is inoffensive. The initial spray is very grassy, like wet grass. Eventually the fig and hyacinth comes and gives it this beautiful creaminess note that I want to keep smelling. I can see myself wearing this all year round, but I think the earthy notes will be really nice in the fall time. As most people mention, the lasting power is poor, but on some areas of my body it does stay on longer. I work in an office where we are not suppose to wear fragrances, however I can get away with this one as no one can smell it but me. If you are a woodsy, nature loving kind of person, this scent is for you! Also, no headache inducing whatsoever, perfect for those like me who get headaches. This is my favourite scent ever, and I can't wait to try more Jo Malone products..

My favorite fig perfume as well as Womanity by Thierry Mugler. I know the quite similar Philosykos from Diptyque is more often talked about but I much prefer the Jo Malone. To me Philosykos lacks the atmosphere that Wild Fig & Cassis carries. WF&C reminds me of an ethereal humid tropical mountainside, with a sheer floral veil over creamy, almost coconutty fig. There is a predominant green minty note which feels so fresh. Like most Jo Malone fragrances lasting power and strength are somewhat below average, not terrible, but still not the best for the money. I do, however, think this scent makes up for it in gorgeousness. It is discontinued now unfortunately.

Around when I landed my first job out of college, I set out on a journey to find my "signature scent". I knew it would be different, unconventional, and fresh. That scent ended up being (don't laugh) a room spray by The Body Shop: Vert de Bamboo. When I wore it, my then-bf would say I smelled 'like a green plant', and I *loved* it. Fast forward 10-ish years. VdB long discontinued, perfume tastes matured (or maybe not)... Wild Fig & Cassis whips me right back to those days. It starts off with a verdant twang and settles into a fresh green fig with a musky backer. On me, this lasts several hours. Love it.