Verveine Figuier

This composition was kick-started by the discovery of a new ingredient, a special fractional distillation of verbena oil that isolates its spicy and woody facets. Along with verbena, the perfumer summoned another olfactive symbol of Provence, the fig tree, to compose a crisp, fresh, natural yet elegant scent. The fig leaf and wood accord, infused with the lemony freshness of verbena, is enhanced by the spicy facets of liquorish and the woodiness of Texas cedar. In the base notes, benzoin and oak moss subtly conjure the illusion of a stylized fougère accord. WONDERFUL for Fig lovers.

This is a very green fragrance, I do detect the fig leaves (similar to the Diptyque's Philosykos). Unfortunately, since I already own the Diptyque perfume, I am not sure if I need this particular perfume. I feel like it will be a bit redundant for me. Philosykos is slightly stronger to me, slightly darker and more realistic. This perfume instead goes into more citrusy and more airy direction. It's green, vegetative, slightly masculine, and maybe woody in the base. The musk in the base is definitely noticeable too.

A true beauty - zesty verbena, sweet & bitter figs, creamy notes, even a hint of smokyness... It's a beautiful olfactory experience that changes so quickly and yet so elegantly. Sadly, it's so short-lived. I can't feel anything 3 hours later. If it had better longevity, I'd definitely get a bottle!

Finally a fig I can get along with. In the opening I get a kind of champagne-fig. A light, bright and happy daytime scent. Greenish, fresh & very enjoyable. None of that cloying milky-woody fig quality you usually get. The verbena opens super-lemony and stays light, never turning musky or vegetal. This is such a simple perfume but very well-executed. If you saw the note list you'd probably pass over it — who gets out of bed for humble verbena? — but this is so good. Perfect for spring and summer days.

This is a very green scent. Smells just like a fig tree.....the leaves, the figs themselves and even the sappy substance that comes out of the tree if you break off a fig or one of the large leaves. Its also has the lemony smell of the verbena the comes in with the green fig after the first thirty minutes or so. Spring in a bottle.