Murmure d'Ete

For me, testing Murmure d'Eté was that rare, joyful occurrence: getting a sample of a fragrance (and this case even a brand) I'd never heard of before, spraying it on without any expectations, and falling instantly and head over heels in love with it. I knew I had to have a big decant of this one after about two minutes, without so much as taking a look at the list of notes...and having used up my entire sample in about a week (another rare occurrence for me), I still feel the same: I think a full bottle is definitely in my future somewhere. In hindsight it's not so surprising that I should be so crazy about this one: I love all kinds of fig-based scents, from the wonderful green scent of the leaves and branches of the tree, over the earthy, milky fruitiness of the real fruits, to heavily sweet interpretations of fig nectar - and this one seems to combine all of those aspects into one irresistible package. Unlike the only other reviewer so far I don't think it's a particularly fresh scent - it's not very light, and so in my opinion nothing like Philosykos or Fico di Amalfi (except that they are all great fig scents - so I guess for normal, none-fig-scent-obsessed people they do smell a lot alike!). Instead, it combines all those lovely fig characteristics with milky, creamy sandalwood; that's definitely the second most prominent note to my nose. And it's a match made in heaven: sweet and warm and a little gourmand-leaning without quite going there. Very well balanced and, at least to my nose, just totally addictive. I do think it's a summery scent in that it evokes the fragrances of summer, as the name (which is as lovely as the fragrance itself, by the way) suggests. But I think it could be worn in all seasons and for all kinds of occasions. I hope I can get my hands on a bigger amount of this soon...I'm already mourning my sample after emptying it this morning.

A gossamer light, airy and enchanting fragrance that radiates a fresh greenness and the warmth and sunshine of a perfect summer day. At its heart lies a fresh and green, translucent fig that is somehow the most figgy fig and also the least figgy fig I’ve smelled in a perfume. What do I mean by that? It is like the true essence of fig. There is no milk, nothing bitter or woody, just the gentle sweet heart of fig. This fig is surrounded and buoyed up by several layers of sweet green leaves, all young and tender, all exhaling the beauty and hope of summer. Tonka brings in a little sweet powderiness. This is a fresh green fragrance without any of the bitterness or bite often associated with green perfumes. It is innocent, delicate, fresh, lovely. Murmure d’Ete lasts just a few hours on skin, but this feels appropriate. If you’re stuck in the midst of a grey and cold winter, smell this to remind yourself summer will be back.

To my nose this perfume resembles Fico di Amalfi by Acqua di Parma in the figginess department. I have to say I think I like Murmure D’ete more! It’s juicy and bright, green, fresh and well-blended. It’s like Fico di Amalfi without the bitterness, softer in texture because of the freesia and anchored by the woods in the base. Fico having all the citruses in the top gives it an astringent and bitter facet where as Murmure is softer around the edges. It is the perfect spring to summer scent. It’s absolutely gorgeous! If you love the note of fig, then you have to get your nose on Murmure D’ete! It’s so juicy that it’s making my mouth water! Makes me think of strolling in fig orchard on a beautiful sunny, warm, spring day— where the air is fresh and sweet!

I got the Plume Impression discovery kit mainly for Rivalite Imperiale but Murmure d'Ete is hands down my favorite of the 6. It's a beautiful milky fig scent, not as green, fresh or realistic than Philosykos. Murmure d'Ete is creamier, softer, warmer and borderline sweet which makes it more interesting and pleasant to my nose. Longevity is also pretty good. If you like fig scent, get this one or at least sample it, you won't be disappointed. My favorite fig with Debaser and If ⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5

In my honest opinion, this is THE BEST milky fig on the market (and I've tried a lot). The fig is green but retains the natural sweetness from the fruit. Instead of smelling sugary or like synthetic fragrance sweeteners. It is a milky, creamy, woody yumminess that I just can't stop sniffing. It kicks Diptyque's Philosykos and DS&Durga's Debaser in the a**. Yeah, I said that. If you are a fig fan, you are missing out not trying this one.