Wildly Fig

I have a new favourite fig. Crisp costal breeze pairs with crushed velvet fig leaves and suede fig skin. Temperate-toned and oh so revitalising. I don’t really get the cardamom, pistachio, or even the citrus. The notes read disarmingly simple to my nose: this is a fig orchard by the sea. It’s far more vegetal than fruity/fleshy, but there’s still that trademark figgy creaminessTM, almost bordering on coconut. There’s also something special about the texture of the scent that really captures the “dustiness” of fig (which google tells me is a natural sugar crystallisation process that happens in ripening fig). This little sparkle of sugar couples beautifully with the marine tones. Hits a good 6h on my skin and is totally office safe and unisex. I like Philosykos, but I LOVE Wildly Fig. (Well, everything except for the name). Got this as a teaser vial in my Black Friday order last year and had me pacing before the RdF website for months. I fear this will be my next wildly fiscally irresponsible full bottle. Mental Snapshot: That first lungful of ocean air after a long voyage. You’re clocking in to a spell of rest and relaxation at a secretive boutique resort, somewhere like Big Sur or the Azores or the foothills of Mount Olympus. They claim one night here turned Dionysus into the god of green juice and mindfulness meditation. tl;dr: divinely fig 🏛️🌿

Wildly Fig 💚 This fragrance surprised me! It opens so fresh and green, clean citrus with lemon and mandarin, but there's real depth hiding underneath, and that's where it gets interesting. The cardamom and pistachio give it this gorgeous creamy warmth, almost coconutty, while the fig adds this aqueous, fruit-flavored sweetness. Orange blossom ties it all together so beautifully, lush and a little luxurious. Vetiver keeps everything grounded. Totally unisex, and I love that. 🤍 Fair warning, though: go easy near the neck! This one is strong and bold, and the longevity is seriously impressive, 4+ hours and still going strong. If you love fig fragrances, here's some context, IMHO: Philosykos is softer and more delicate, Perfumery H Fig is greener and more natural. Fig Leaf DNA sits closer to Fig Infusion by Essential Parfums and Parisian Musc by Matiere Premiere. Con: Yeah, the price is a bit much. But, I snagged a decant from a FB group, and now I'm obsessed – just bought a full bottle! It's definitely a new favorite in my collection.

Pick up a fig leaf, crush it in your fingers, and then inhale. The cell walls have shattered and all the precious chlorophyll inside is yours for the taking. While other fragrances try to smother you with cream-filled pastries, this one actually makes the air around you feel cooler and more breathable. And it continues to do so for hours without taking any left turns as it dries down. I don't see it in the perfume pyramid, but the description mentions laurel, and I definitely get that in the best possible way. This fragrance is like an open window you can carry around on your wrist.

Clean, cool, breezy, leafy fig. Lightly sweet, in a botanical way instead of a sugary way. I swear I can smell smooth sandalwood, but it's not listed in the notes. Projection is excellent and it lasts forever. If you love the scent but you're stuck by the price, I highly recommend Summer Leaves by Siela. The scents are almost identical but the price point is way better.

This is the best effing green and comfort and fig and forest bath I’ve ever smelled. If this lasts for more than like an hour, I’m buying a gallon.