Cèdre Figalia

Cèdre Figalia smells like freshly snapped green branches and crisp cedarwood. The opening features crushed basil leaves and bergamot citrus, followed by a savory heart of fig leaf, mate tea, and spinach. The base settles into dry cedarwood and subtle fig fruit pulp.

The spray opens with a bright, aromatic punch of basil, bergamot, and allspice. As it dries down over the next hour, the citrus fades to reveal a bitter green heart of spinach and mate tea before settling into a warm, wood-forward base of Virginia, Alaska, and Atlas cedar.

Cèdre Figalia lasts between 5 and 7 hours on skin under moderate temperature conditions. On cotton clothing, the cedarwood and dry wood base notes linger for over 9 hours, making it a reliable option for a standard workday or afternoon outing.

Projection is moderate, reaching roughly arm's length during the first hour of wear. Within two hours, the fragrance softens into an intimate personal bubble around the neck and collar. It remains noticeable to people sitting near you without overwhelming small rooms.

Cèdre Figalia performs best during spring and summer. The crisp green notes of fig leaf and basil thrive in warm temperatures and high humidity, providing a refreshing herbal feel. It also works well during mild early autumn days when light woods feel appropriate.

This fragrance suits casual daytime settings, professional office environments, weekend outdoor lunches, and relaxed travel. Its clean, non-sweet vegetal profile makes it an easy pick whenever you want to smell fresh and composed without wearing a bright aquatic cologne.

Cèdre Figalia is completely unisex. The bitter spinach, mate, and basil notes balance the clean cedarwood base without leaning distinctly cologne-like or floral. It suits anyone who appreciates dry, natural botanical scents regardless of gender.

This perfume target enthusiasts who enjoy niche green fragrances, earthy tea notes, and unsweetened wood compositions. Beginners exploring fig scents will appreciate its realistic botanical feel, while collectors will value perfumer Celine Perdriel's creative use of spinach and mate.

Yes, Cèdre Figalia layers remarkably well with light citrus colognes, minimalist musk scents, or simple vanilla oils. Layering a soft vanilla underneath helps soften the sharp spinach and basil top notes, while adding a bergamot citrus boost accentuates its sunny spring freshness.

Diptyque Philosykos focuses on the creamy, milky sweetness of coconut and fig fruit. In contrast, Cèdre Figalia emphasizes the bitter, stalky leaf using spinach and mate, supported by a much stronger dry cedarwood backbone.