Hydra Figue

A clean unisex freshie with a summer/beachy/solar/marine accord. Never quite turns into sunscreen, stays more clean and aquatic. I get sandalwood, ginger, citrus, and everything else feels well blended to make a unique scent. Slightly spicy and exotic feeling, definitely does the marine vibe better and more realistically than many perfumes I’ve tried. I get a touch of fig that somewhat feels a bit coconutty. I can’t pick out the tuberose (I’m a big tuberose fan) but it just feels like a gentle addition to balance and round out the scent. The composition as a whole makes me feel like I just showered at an exclusive exotic hotel with expensive fancy soap —clean and fresh with a spicy zest. Blended smoothly without any screechy notes. Smells expensive and good quality. Ingredients don’t feel cheap or synthetic. Projects very well, a couple of test sprays on my arm formed a 3-foot scent bubble I could smell strong and clear. Seems to last. I could smell it for hours until I showered. Also seems like it would be a nice out of the shower daytime fragrance that you can layer other scents over at night. Overall much nicer than I expected. I got a free mini spray as a gift with purchase. I never tried anything from this label before and it wasn’t on my radar. I actually really like this. It feels like it would be perfect for the intense summer heat. Update: This scent lasts an eternity on clothing. I wore it one evening for a few hours after a shower, and put away my clothes as I hadn’t worn them enough to warrant a wash. I could smell this on my sweater from a couple feet away for over a week. I kept wondering what smelled so good every time I passed it. I bought a FB of the biggest size they make. Full price. Worth it. I couldn’t stop thinking about it for weeks after using my sample. I plan to buy multiple backups once my bank account recovers from my last shopping binge. Absolute love.

Testing Hydra Fig from a 2 ml official Miller Harris sample. First impression: Unexpected love. And unique. And complex. And multilayered. And that’s coming from a person who is not a fig lover. I love marine, aquatic scents, like some of the woody and salty scents, and love a creamy, sandalwood based perfume. Hydra Fig is unique and unusual but in a very good way. Smells very different than the plethora of fragrances on the market but it’s not going too far in a niche direction to become difficult or off putting like some niche brands do their perfumes. This scent is inspired by one of the Greek island, Hydra, and I can see the inspiration source reflected well in the juice. It is beautifully made with a creamy sweet fig (fruit not fig leaves), some unique (to me) notes, floral, aromatic and aquatic/oceanic elements. The result is a very cohesive juice, reminiscent of how the air smells on the Mediterranean coastline. A juxtaposition of sweet and salty nuances, resulting into an addictive aroma! Would go well, laying on a beach in the sunshine, with a colourful cocktail in hand. On my to buy list for my next holiday in the South of Europe. Will update about performance in the next few days. Edit: it’s not a beast of a perfume, but compared to most other Miller Harris fragrances at same price point (not comparing it to the most expensive lines), Hydra Figue has great longevity, around 8-10 hours and a stronger sillage for the first two hours or so.

I was very excited to try this new perfume from MH because fig is one of my favourite notes and I really enjoy wearing salty marine fragrances in Summer. Despite its name, this isn't a fig dominant scent. Therefore, don't be scared of Hydra Figue if you're not a fan of this note. The fragrance opens up with a blast of fresh, juicy fig and zingy citrus fruits. Shortly thereafter, the fig note steps back and the marine accord takes over, supported by the subtle aroma of sage leaf and refreshing sea salt, which adds a mineral touch to the composition. The salty marine accord extends throughhout the life of the perfume, whilst the fig note stays hidden in the background. In the drydown the scent becomes slightly masculine-leaning. The woody notes at the base add depth & warmth to the fragrance and together with ambroxan provide a long-lasting wearing experience. Velvet musk smooths out the whole composition. I am impressed with the longevity of this freshie! It lasts on my skin for about 10 hours and creates a nice scent bubble with moderate projection for the first 3-4 hours. Hydra Figue is one of the most realistic (and the most pleasant) marine fragrances I know. The notes are blended in here to perfection. It's like a blast of salty sea air - refreshing and very relaxing. FB definitely on my wish list!

I love this fragrance. Yes it's "beachy" and "aquatic" but on a completely OTHER level...i do get the ouzo notes in the beginning and through–an airy sweetness–blended smoothly with the ginger and the saffron. I don't find any one note takes the lead here but they blend in this beautiful sophisticated aromatic feeling....I get wood notes, dried wood, stone, sun on stone, (I live in Greece, so yesssss) the fig note for me is hovering, not sweet, nor juicy or jammy, but green and dry and to me an epiphany. The woods are sun baked and salted, I'm on the shore, the sea in the air...this perfume takes me on a journey every time and I am enjoying it so very much. I do love woody dry scents and sea and salt scents, and this is not mineral-y or cucumber-y sea or coconut-y beach in that way we all know those fragrances to be. It's clean (sure, expensive spa-like clean) and aromatic and to me so intriguing. There is smooth spice in the air, earthiness but not musty. Again, not one of these notes overwhelms. Even the bottle looks and feels like heavy sun and sea washed stone. I'm so glad I have it!

I have had a 100ml bottle of this in my collection for over a week, having responded to the pre-launch email from Miller Harris UK inviting me to buy it early. Also, this is the 31st Miller Harris fragrance within my growing collection, all except two being 100ml in size. So, nobody can say that I am not a respectful Miller Harris fan. Upon initial application on the back of my hand, one immediately detects a fresh citrusy marine accord with a hint of wood in the background that rapidly dries into a pleasant floral aquatic scent that projects about 12 inches or so. This fragrance then gradually died down and lingered on my skin for some time & I could still smell it on the back of my hand for several hours after the initial application. Overall, a light, clean-smelling, summer borderline unisex scent & would make an excellent addition for those looking for something of that nature.