Premier Figuier Extreme

Premier Figuier Extreme is a slightly stronger and sweeter version of the original one. It has less fig and green accords and more milk and coconut. While the beginning is green and leafy, it lasts very shortly. I don't really know what almond milk is, but I do get some sweet variation of almond, but only in traces - it is completely overwhelmed with smooth milky coconut accord. Until the fragrance totally loses its strength it's impossible not to detect coco. However, later it becomes a part of soft, sweet drydown with sandalwood and dried fruits. Given the name of the perfume I expected something resembling Philosykos. And while I don't know which one I prefer, if you want a fig scent, go with Diptyque creation - the only fig I sensed in PFE is in the heart and drydown, but is dried, not fresh fig, and only surrounds coconut whereas in Diptyque's one coconut surrounds fig - at least in my experience. What I don't like about this one is its projection - it literally has no sillage, though it lasts a solid six or seven hours on my skin. If I took this one as a meant-to-be skin scent, I'd go with a higher mark. However, as I expect a perfume of this quality to project at least a bit, 8/10. PS: Don't take this 'for women' label on Fragrantica as a given, it can be, and should be worn by anybody(although I think anything can be worn by anybody), there's absolutely nothing in this one that screams feminine.

This has rapidly become my signature scent, which as a 5 year long devotee of Jo Malone's Pomegranate Noir is a huge surprise. The opening is green, grass and fresh earth green, metallic almost - not a note I usually enjoy in the slightest, but it somehow works here, perhaps because it lasts so fleetingly? The initial vegetal blast is soon overwhelmed by a sweet, milky coconut which is surprisingly fresh and clean (hovering on the edge of soapy). After about 15 mins the warm sandalwood mixes with the coconut and the dry down begins, leaving me with a woody slightly sweet, creamy skin scent that endures for 4 to 5 hours. No longevity issues for me with this one. The moderate silage gives this a presence, but it doesn't overpower. I wear this to work and in a Hospital environment anything too huge would be inappropriate. There is something elusive and even "old fashioned" about this fragrance, perhaps its the sandalwood? It reminds me of something my grandmother wore in the 70's, but pleasantly, don't be put off by this, it isn't an "old" perfume, just for something with Extreme in the name, its very restrained and refined. A total winner, I just wish it was half the price (but then what don't we wish was half the price?).

There was a good 30-60 seconds of pure dirt for me the first time I sprayed this. As in iron rich soil, almost metallic. This quickly went away and I was left with a green yet dry, smooth, warm rich scent. Just wonderful. Stays close to my skin and is very mild. I wore this to work today, and I work in a hospital so I can't get away with much drama from my daytime fragrance. Something struck me in the dry down. This is a fragrance for people who like cats. Not that it smells like cats, but it has the personality of one. After 2 hours it was no longer available to me on demand, I would raise my wrist and inhale and get . . . Nothing, but then I would be minding my own business and a burst of fragrance would pop up and say hello, only to run and hide from me again. Luckily for me I'm a total cat lady. Edit to add: this is quickly becoming my go to fragrance! I wear it to work, out to dinner etc. it feels like the full bottle lasts longer than my tester, perhaps a dab vs spray effect? I just love is one so much.

I love to wear fig scents at home. I know it sounds strange, but I'm not keen on smelling like figs around other people, though I find the scent really relaxing and pleasant on my skin. My one-and-only fig scent purchase thus far is Diptyque's Philosykos - which I will wear out of the house only after layering it with Tam Dao because the figgy creaminess offsets the Tam Dao's sandalwood beautifully. Just dabbed on Premier Figuier Extreme from a sample vial. Right off the bat I get fig and coconut, which is a yummy combination. This fig is a warm gourmandy fruit in contrast to Philosykos' comparatively cool, clean fig. The sandalwood eases in as it dries down - gives it spice without drowning out the figness. The inclusion of the sandalwood sexes it up a bit, making it possibly worth of out-of-the-house wear without needing to layer it Very feminine and pretty, slightly heady. Nice sillage. Will need to try again, but more than likely I will buy a bottle once I run out of Philosykos.

This fragrance is so bitter and green from the actual leaf, I don't smell the actual fruit but it has a mild sweetness towards the end which is either sandalwood or the coconut I'm not too sure. This is my first L'artisan fragrance and I'm somewhat disappointed, the longevity is THE worst! This brand isn't cheap and I can't believe it only stays on my skin for 30minutes. It has better longevity on my clothes but it feels more like a body mist than an EDP. I've even asked others to smell my wrists and they said they can't smell anything. I can't imagine what the original is like if this only lasts for 30 min.. I'll be using this fragrance a lot since I do like the scent but eesh, I don't think I'd repurchase.. Fingers crossed others from this house last longer! Edit: I think I tried this on a colder day, today it was about 25-27C and while it's still a skin scent it stayed around 3 hours until all I got was an interesting coconut scent. It's quite unique and a beautiful scent.

I have worn Premier Figuier Extreme and Premier Figuier on and off for more than 12 years. Like many L'Artisan perfumes, there's really nothing extreme about it, this doesn't last long nor does it project... but still, I enjoy it. The extreme version is more tropical to my nose, with a stronger coconut note. It feels creamier and sexier to me. It's a personal scent because of how close it stays to the skin. I get another reviewer's comment when she said it has a calming effect as I sometimes wear it to bed. It's a fig-coconut milk blast then 20 minutes later the sandalwood comes in and it stays pretty linear until it fades, about 3-4 hours later. Premier Figuier Extreme skews feminine. These days you can find L'Artisan in the on-line bargain bins, so it's a fun one to pick up for the collection.

Who knew that I'd fall for a fig scent when I hadn't even tasted the thing then. I like the pureness and herbal vibe of the scent. This smells like a beautiful kitchen garden and just draws images of grass and crispness without bitterness, even something forest-like comes to mind as I'm a Finn and greenness always reminds me of forests. With this fragrance I have to say go extreme or go home as the regular version dissapointed me with lasting power. Extreme version will give you your moneys worth. This scent doesn't resemble anything from the regular stores where I usually try on scents. This is unique, not masculine or feminine, just neutral, herbal joy from mother nature.

Quite possibly the best thing I have ever smelled. I just love it. I first smelled its brother - the classic Premier Figuer, and I remember how surprised I was from the fact it smells like a completly realistic fig leaf! Although I liked it, I felt it was a bit too grassy and sharp for me, so I decided to try the "Extreme" version. I was in awe. This is a fig! Its the sweet flesh, and the milky smelling outer, and the green leaves. The creaminess is enhanced with the addition of coconut and sandalwood. There's something manly about it, so although it is (moderatly) sweet I think men could pull it off just as well. In 3 words, this perfume would be: Figgy; Green; Creamy

I was able to experience the original version and fell in love though after a couple hours the smell was quite flat on my skin. It was nice but not as interesting as the opening and I felt it was lacking depth. They did not have Extreme at this particular shop but after looking into it and reading the added notes I knew this was for me and bought it blindly. What a treat! I’m thrilled with this version and know I’ve made the right choice for my chemistry. The extreme version is a bit more sophisticated where as the original is lovely but smells younger and more green. Honestly they are both dreamy but the coconut in the Extreme is what I keep coming back to.

Color me extremely surprised when my sample came in. For all my beautiful babes from the South who had to use Pink Oil Moisturizer growing up, this smells JUST like it. It has brought so many memories of sitting in my aunt’s kitchen getting my hair ready for Easter Sunday the next morning. My mom and grandma laying out mine and my sister’s outfits. White stocking, patent leather shoes and a good meal cooking for the next day. I’m purchasing a bottle just because of the memories.

Really dry on me. Dry sandalwood, dry fig, dry almond shell..One of the best dry perfumes out there. Smells like a very hot summer day far-far from the sea. I like the bitter oily beginning of it (coconut milk note most probably) and the woody-powdery dry down. Works better in warmer months. edit: it opens out completely differently when it's cold! The fig and coconut become creamy and aromatic, the dried fruit get juicier. Lush

This is one of the very few woody aromatic fragrances I've come across that I enjoy wearing. Fig notes are prominent for the first hour or so and then the coconut notes begin to kick in...also something else, I can't put my finger on it, maybe plum? Not too strong or too timid either, for me it's just right when you don't want to smell overbearing. Great for being in small spaces, like an office or at a movie.

One of my favourite figs because of the coconut and sandalwood. It's warmer, woodier and more powdery than the original or Philosykos (which is also one I love). It lasts longer as well (with rather discreet sillage). If you want a really green and fresh fig, this is probably not the one but if you want a comforting, woody and creamy fig, this might be it. Olivia Giacobetti is one of the best to ever do it.

Green and milky at the same time, like an unripe fig. Soft and creamy, inoffensive scent but oh so feminine and unique. Just a tiny hint of sweetness in the background. Mouthwateringly amazing. Scent for the lazy days. You can see from the incoherence that I love it, yet find it hard to describe. To me, it smells nothing like Philosykos, except they both fall into the general cathegory of green and milky.

If you like fig, you have to have this in your Collection (and Phylosykos). In fact, you need both :) Extreme Figue sits very well, for a green scent, it stays easily 7 hours. This is IMPRESSIVE. The scent itself is creamy, green, Mediterranean fig leaf. The scent for casual occasions, the scent of lazy weekends, the scent of visiting your mom, so comforting and hugs-attracting.

Definitely a leafy/woody fig scent. The sweet added on, balance it but it doesn't stand a chance. If you want the sweet side of the fig than go with Womanity, another of my favorite...just the right amount of the fruit. Jane Packer: Fig Sandalwood Amber is very similar. Both long lasting, as everything they do. They don't go for the usual... reaching deep memories

This is my best find so far- I bought the limited edition bottle for only 40 GBP without even smelling it before. I absolutely adore the scent, but the bottle is a real gem on my dressing table. It;s true that the staying power is not the strongest, but on me its base actually stays sometimes (depending on the phase of the cycle ;-) nearly 24 hours.

AMAZING! Sandlewood and fig leaf hit you right away, almost masculine, but it settles and warms up into a coconut lovers dream! The drydown is creamy coconut milk, woods, and spice. It hovers on the edge of being masculine but never EVER gets there, thank goodness. This is fantastic! Unlike anything I have ever tried before.

Sweeter and more 'tropical' vibe than premier figuier, as the coconut plays a large role here, with realistic fresh fig and greenery. I closed my eyes and was transported. This fragrance is a must-have for my collection.

Coconuts and figs! Despite this fruit combination, I actually love wearing this in the winter so that its a litle fresher. Its creamier than it is green.