Fig perfumes: 12 to try, from green and creamy to sweet
A fig perfume can smell of the green leaf, the milky fruit or the woody tree. Here are 12 fig perfumes grouped by which part of the fig they use, with Philosykos as the reference point.
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Fig perfumes smell green and sappy, soft and milky, or dark and sweet, depending on which part of the fig they borrow. Philosykos is the usual reference for green fig, while Wulóng Chá suits a creamy fig.
Twelve fig perfumes, grouped by the part of the fig
From green leaf and sap to tea, woods and sweeter settings, here is the shortlist in the order the guide presents it.
- 1Bäst överlag
Fig, fig leaf and fig tree sap over cedar and fig tree wood: green, woody, fresh and milky.
från 12,51 €3 ml
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Bergamot, lemon and orange blossom with fig leaf in the base: a bright, aromatic garden.
från 7,29 €3 ml
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Citrus top, fig nectar and fig leaf in the heart, then cedar, benzoin and white musk.
från 7,92 €3 ml
- 4Bästa citrusvalet
Citrus and oolong tea with nutmeg, ending on fig and musk: a soft, creamy fig.
från 12,87 €3 ml
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Bay leaf, bergamot and fig, then black tea and rose over amber, cedarwood, hay and tobacco.
från 17,55 €3 ml
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- 6
Fig, bergamot and orange with matcha and white tea: pale, green and earthy.
från 19,08 €3 ml
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Fig, black tea and cardamom over iris, sandalwood and vetiver: a quiet, woody tea fig.
från 10,71 €3 ml
Läs om valet - 8Bästa söta valet
Bergamot, fig leaf and pink pepper over brown sugar, licorice and patchouli: sweet and dark.
från 22,41 €3 ml
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Fig among aldehydes and violet leaf, a heart of rose and peony, and a base of white musk, heliotrope and sandalwood.
från 13,77 €3 ml
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Ambrette, orris, fig and poppy over heliotrope and tonka bean: soft.
från 9,81 €3 ml
- 11Bäst för kvällen
Fig leaf, orange and magnolia, then cinnamon and rose over sandalwood, amber and vanilla.
från 13,86 €3 ml
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Citron, mint and black currant on top, with fig and dates late in the base: light and cool.
från 18,63 €3 ml
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I den här guiden
A fig perfume can smell green and sappy, soft and milky, or dark and sweet, depending on which part of the fig it borrows. This guide groups 12 fig perfumes by that part: the leaf, the fruit and the wood, with Philosykos as the reference point.
Every perfume here comes as a 3ml, 10ml or 30ml decant, so you can compare a green fig with a creamy one before you commit to a full bottle. We group them by style and do not rank them.
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| # | Parfym | Utmärkelse | Huvudnoter | Varaktighet | Sillage | Årstid | 3 ml | 10 ml | per milliliter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhilosykosDiptyque | Bäst överlag | Kokos, Fikonträdssav, Gröna noter | Måttlig | Måttlig | Sommar | 12,51 € | 37,26 € | 3,73 € |
| 2 | Un Jardin en MéditerranéeHermès | Mest prisvärd | Apelsinblom, Vit nerium-oleander | Måttlig | Måttlig | Sommar | 7,29 € | 20,07 € | 2,01 € |
| 3 | Fico di AmalfiAcqua di Parma | Fikonblad, Fikonnektar, Jasmin | Måttlig | Måttlig | Sommar, Vår | 7,92 € | 21,87 € | 2,19 € | |
| 4 | Wulóng CháNishane | Bästa citrusvalet | Muskot, Oolongte | Långvarig | Måttlig | Sommar | 12,87 € | 39,06 € | 3,91 € |
| 5 | Thé Noir 29Le Labo | Svartpeppar, Svart te, Ros | Långvarig | Måttlig | Höst, Vinter | 17,55 € | 53,10 € | 5,31 € | |
| 6 | The Matcha 26Le Labo | Jasmin, Matcha, Vitt te | Måttlig | Måttlig | Vår, Sommar | 19,08 € | 52,74 € | 5,27 € | |
| 7 | Gris CharnelBDK Parfums | Bourbon, Iris, Te | Långvarig | Måttlig | Höst | 10,71 € | 28,62 € | 2,86 € | |
| 8 | Figue ÉrotiqueTom Ford | Bästa söta valet | Bergamott, Fikonblad, Mandarin | Långvarig | Måttlig | Sommar, Vår | 22,41 € | 66,42 € | 6,64 € |
| 9 | Dia WomanAmouage | Apelsinblom, Orrisrot, Persikoblom | Långvarig | Måttlig | Vår | 13,77 € | 39,33 € | 3,93 € | |
| 10 | Scarlet Poppy IntenseJo Malone London | Starkast sillage | Fikon, Orris, Vallmo | Måttlig | Stark | Höst, Vinter | 9,81 € | 25,20 € | 2,52 € |
| 11 | OuvertureXerjoff | Bäst för kvällen | Bulgarisk ros, Kanel, Indisk jasmin | Långvarig | Måttlig | Höst | 13,86 € | 38,07 € | 3,81 € |
| 12 | Pacific ChillLouis Vuitton | Aprikos, Basilika, Morotsfrön | Måttlig | Måttlig | Sommar | 18,63 € | 50,40 € | 5,04 € |
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Communityns röster
Green fig: leaf, sap and wood
Green fig is the fig of the branch rather than the bowl. It smells sappy, a little bitter and fresh, closer to a garden in July than to dessert. If you want a fig perfume that does not smell sweet, start here.
Philosykos by Diptyque
- Toppnoter
- Fikon, Fikonblad
- Hjärtnoter
- Kokos, Fikonträdssav, Gröna noter
- Basnoter
- Ceder, Fikonträ
- Tid på dagen
- Dagtid
Launched in 1996 and composed by Olivia Giacobetti, Philosykos is the reference for green fig. It opens on fig and fig leaf. The heart turns to green notes, coconut and fig tree sap, which gives it a milky edge. It dries down on cedar and fig tree wood.
It is unisex. For summer and spring days, the community picks it most often. Most voters call its sillage moderate. Longevity votes lean moderate.
Un Jardin en Méditerranée by Hermès
- Toppnoter
- Bergamott, Citron, Mandarin
- Hjärtnoter
- Apelsinblom, Vit nerium-oleander
- Basnoter
- Cypress, Fikonblad, Enbär, Mysk
- Tid på dagen
- Dagtid
Un Jardin en Méditerranée came out in 2003 and keeps the fig at the back. The top is bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange. The heart is orange blossom and white nerium oleander. Fig leaf sits in the base with red cedar, juniper, pistachio, musk and cypress.
The result is a bright, aromatic garden scent rather than a fruity one. It is unisex and suits the office. Summer is the season voters pick it for most often. Most voters also place both its longevity and its sillage at moderate.
Fico di Amalfi by Acqua di Parma
Fico di Amalfi was launched in 2006. Citrus comes first, with bergamot, citron, grapefruit and lemon. Then fig nectar and fig leaf arrive in the heart, with pink pepper and jasmine. The base is cedar, benzoin and white musk.
Think sunlit citrus with a juicy fig in the middle. It is unisex, and voters most often pick it for day wear. Voters pick it most often for summer and spring. Their votes on longevity and on sillage both lean moderate.
Creamy fig with tea and woods
Here the fig is softer and rounder, and it shares the room with tea. The tea keeps the fruit from turning sweet, and the woods give it a calm, dry finish. These are the fig perfumes to try if Philosykos feels too leafy.
Wulóng Chá by Nishane
- Toppnoter
- Bergamott, Litsea cubeba, Mandarin, Apelsin
- Hjärtnoter
- Muskot, Oolongte
- Basnoter
- Fikon, Mysk
- Tid på dagen
- Dagtid
Wulóng Chá was launched in 2015. It opens with bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and litsea cubeba. Oolong tea and nutmeg form the heart. The fig only appears in the base, next to musk, so it reads as a soft, creamy finish after the bright opening.
It is unisex and works well for the office. Most voters rate its longevity long lasting, while its sillage gets a moderate vote. Summer and spring days are where the community wears it most.
Thé Noir 29 by Le Labo
- Toppnoter
- Lagerblad, Bergamott, Fikon
- Hjärtnoter
- Svartpeppar, Svart te, Ros
- Basnoter
- Ambra, Cederträ, Hö, Mysk
- Tid på dagen
- Kväll
Thé Noir 29 is an eau de parfum from 2015. Bay leaf, bergamot and fig open it. Black pepper, black tea and rose make up the heart. The base is the darkest part, built from amber, cedarwood, hay, musk, tobacco and vetiver.
Of the fig perfumes here, this is the one with the most shadow. It is unisex. Most voters rate its longevity long lasting. Sillage votes lean moderate. Fall and winter are the seasons it is picked for, at evening, by day and at night.
The Matcha 26 by Le Labo
- Toppnoter
- Bergamott, Fikon, Apelsin
- Hjärtnoter
- Jasmin, Matcha, Vitt te
- Basnoter
- Ceder, Mysk, Vetiver
- Tid på dagen
- Dagtid
The Matcha 26 came out in 2021 and was composed by Frank Voelkl. Fig, bergamot and orange start it off. Matcha, white tea and jasmine follow, and vetiver, musk and cedar close it.
It is a pale, earthy fig, easy to wear and unisex. Voters split on its longevity between moderate and long lasting. Its sillage votes lean moderate. It is picked most often across spring, summer and fall, from day and office wear to evening.
Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums
- Toppnoter
- Svart te, Kardemumma, Fikon
- Hjärtnoter
- Bourbon, Iris, Te
- Basnoter
- Sandelträ, Vetiver
- Tid på dagen
- Kväll
Gris Charnel was launched in 2022. Fig, black tea and cardamom open it. Iris, bourbon and tea sit in the heart, above a base of sandalwood, vetiver and cashmeran.
It is a quiet, grey-toned fig, and it is unisex and fine for the office. Votes on its longevity lean long lasting. Most voters call its sillage moderate. Fall and winter evenings and nights are where it is picked most often.
Fig in a sweet, floral or warm setting
In this group the fig turns from fruit into a supporting note. It adds a soft, jammy lift to sugar, flowers or spice.
Figue Érotique by Tom Ford
- Toppnoter
- Bergamott, Fikonblad, Mandarin, Rosépeppar
- Basnoter
- Farinsocker, Lakrits, Patchouli, Vetiver
- Tid på dagen
- Dagtid
Figue Érotique is the newest perfume in this guide, launched in 2025. Bergamot, fig leaf, mandarin and pink pepper open it. The base turns sweet and dark with brown sugar, licorice, patchouli and vetiver.
It is unisex. Longevity votes lean long lasting, and sillage votes lean moderate. Voters pick it most often for summer, spring and fall days.
Dia Woman by Amouage
- Toppnoter
- Aldehyder, Bergamott, Cyklamen, Fikon
- Hjärtnoter
- Apelsinblom, Orrisrot, Persikoblom, Pion
- Basnoter
- Ceder, Guajakträ, Heliotrop, Rökelse
- Tid på dagen
- Dagtid
Dia Woman dates from 2002. Fig leads the top among aldehydes, violet leaf, sage, bergamot and tarragon. The heart is floral, with peony, rose, orris root, orange blossom and peach blossom. Heliotrope, sandalwood, incense, cedar and vanilla fill the base.
It is a floral with a fig in front, made for women and for going out. Votes on its longevity lean long lasting. Sillage votes lean moderate. Voters pick it most often for spring, in the day and at the office.
Scarlet Poppy Intense by Jo Malone London
Scarlet Poppy Intense was launched in 2020 for women and for going out. Ambrette opens it. Orris, fig and poppy form the heart, and heliotrope, barley and tonka bean make the base.
Here the fig is a soft fruit. Longevity votes lean moderate, while sillage votes lean strong. Voters pick it most often for fall and winter, at night and by day.
Ouverture by Xerjoff
- Toppnoter
- Fikonblad, Magnolia, Apelsin
- Hjärtnoter
- Bulgarisk ros, Kanel, Indisk jasmin, Ylang-ylang
- Basnoter
- Ambra, Kashmirträ, Rökelse, Sandelträ
- Tid på dagen
- Kväll
Ouverture came out in 2019. It opens with fig leaf, orange and magnolia. Cinnamon, ylang-ylang, Indian jasmine and Bulgarian rose form the heart. The base is warm: sandalwood, cashmere wood, amber, incense and vanilla.
It is unisex and works at the office. Most voters rate its longevity long lasting. Sillage votes lean moderate. Fall and winter evenings and nights are when voters reach for it.
Fig in a bright, fresh frame
Pacific Chill by Louis Vuitton
- Toppnoter
- Svarta vinbär, Cedrat, Koriander, Citron
- Hjärtnoter
- Aprikos, Basilika, Morotsfrön, Ros
- Basnoter
- Ambrette (myskmalva), Dadlar, Fikon
- Tid på dagen
- Dagtid
Pacific Chill was launched in 2023. The top is a burst of citron, orange, mint, lemon, black currant and coriander. Apricot, basil, carrot seeds and rose sit in the heart. Fig, dates and ambrette round off the base.
The fig arrives late and stays soft, so the scent stays light and cool. It is unisex and made for the office. Voters mostly rate both its longevity and its sillage moderate. Summer days are when it is picked most often.
How to choose a fig perfume without smelling it
Start with the part of the fig you like. If you want green and fresh, look at the first group. If you want soft and creamy, look at the tea group. If you want warmth, look at the sweet group. The guide on how to choose perfume without smelling it covers the rest of the method.
Then check the season. Community voters most often pick Philosykos, Fico di Amalfi and Un Jardin en Méditerranée for summer. They most often pick Thé Noir 29, Gris Charnel, Ouverture and Scarlet Poppy Intense for fall and winter. Our summer perfumes page lists more warm-weather options.
If you already like Diptyque, the guide to the best Diptyque perfumes is a good next read. If you prefer something skin-close, read about clean perfumes. Most of the perfumes above are unisex, so unisex perfumes worth sharing pairs well with this list.
Try a green fig and a creamy fig in 3ml
The quickest way to learn which fig you like is to wear two. Take one green and one creamy, one on each wrist or on separate days. Philosykos is the green one and Wulóng Chá is the creamy one.
A 3ml of Philosykos costs 12,51 €, and a 3ml of Wulóng Chá costs 12,87 €. A 3ml gives you around 60 sprays, enough to wear it on several days. A decant is filled from the original bottle.
When one fig wins, move up a size. The 10ml size holds around 200 sprays to wear for weeks, and the 30ml holds around 600 to keep.
Vanliga frågor och svar
- What does a fig perfume smell like?
- It depends on which part of the fig the perfume uses. Green fig smells of leaf and sap, creamy fig smells soft and milky, and fig in a sweet setting smells warm and jammy. Try one green and one creamy to see which you prefer.
- What is the best fig perfume?
- There is no single answer, because fig perfumes differ by style. Philosykos is the usual reference for green fig, while Wulóng Chá suits a creamy fig and Figue Érotique a sweeter one. Choose the style first, then a perfume within it.
- Is fig a summer scent?
- Green and citrus figs suit summer, and community voters most often pick Philosykos, Fico di Amalfi and Un Jardin en Méditerranée for it. Fig with black tea, incense or sugar leans towards fall and winter.
- How can I try a fig perfume before buying a bottle?
- Order a 3ml decant, which gives you around 60 sprays and enough time to wear it on several days. If you like it, the 10ml size holds around 200 sprays and the 30ml size around 600.
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