Fig and Blackcurrant

It captures both the green, vegetal side of the fruit and the sweet, jammy interior. The blackcurrant leaf provides a tart, stem-like bitterness in the opening, while the fig note brings a milky, pulpy sweetness. It feels more like walking through a damp fruit orchard in autumn than smelling a synthetic candy scent.

Due to its dense, resinous base of myrrh and tolu balsam, this fragrance leans toward evening or late afternoon wear. It possesses a heavy, grounded character that might feel too thick or imposing for a bright, casual office environment during a summer morning.

Users report that this fragrance has impressive staying power, often lingering on skin for 8 to 10 hours. The combination of honey, tonka bean, and guaiac wood in the base anchors the more volatile fruity notes, ensuring the scent profile remains present throughout a long work day or evening event.

It is a potent fragrance with strong projection. Expect it to fill an arm's length radius, especially in the first few hours after application. Given its sillage, it is best applied with a light hand if you are in close quarters or attending a small, intimate indoor gathering.

This is likely not a safe blind buy, as it features polarizing notes like galbanum and various resins that create a very specific, dark character. If you are new to niche perfumery, you should definitely sample this first to ensure the green, herbal bitterness works with your skin chemistry.

The resinous depth and sweet honey note make this a standout choice for autumn and winter. The cool air helps balance the richness of the tolu balsam and guaiac wood, whereas the scent might become overwhelming or cloying if worn during a humid, hot summer day.

It is truly unisex. While the fruity fig and blackcurrant can lean traditionally feminine, the sharp galbanum, earthy myrrh, and woodsy guaiac wood ground the scent in a more masculine, aromatic territory. It adapts to the wearer, making it highly versatile regardless of traditional gender labeling.

Layering this is difficult because the fragrance is already quite complex. If you must, try a very simple, single-note woody or musk base to soften the jammy blackcurrant. Avoid layering it with other sweet or fruity perfumes, as the honey and dried fruit notes might clash.

As the top and middle notes fade, the dry-down becomes warmer and significantly more resinous. You will primarily smell a mix of honey, myrrh, and tolu balsam. This creates a cozy, amber-like effect on the skin that feels much calmer than the vibrant, green opening of fig leaf.

It can be a signature scent for someone who loves dark, complex, and unconventional fruity compositions. However, because of its unique profile and potency, it might be too demanding for everyday wear in professional settings. It works better as a defining scent for someone with an artistic or moody personal style.