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Fig fragrance recommendations?

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bakewelltarte · 14/09/2016 17:08

Hello, everyday I pass a big bank of fig tress when I'm out walking with my baby and I am just obsessed with the scent so I am looking for a fig fragrance - something akin to the smell of the fig dyptique candle but as an edt or edp. Does anyone have any suggestions? X

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MrsSeanBean · 14/09/2016 17:11

Diptyque Philosykos is lovely.

bakewelltarte · 14/09/2016 17:16

I didn't know Dyptique dos perfume too, I'll check it out thanks X

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MrsSeanBean · 14/09/2016 17:19

You are in for a treat then :)
They do other fig scented products too:
www.diptyqueparis.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=Philosykos

MadrigalElectromotive · 14/09/2016 17:20

God, philosykos is my favourite perfume. It is gorgeous.

MrsSeanBean · 14/09/2016 17:24

Madrigal: agreed :)

I love Diptyque '34' too, as a home fragrance. It's heavier but think still has some fig notes (but I might have made that up). Makes a home smell like a boutique hotel.

Sparkletastic · 14/09/2016 17:33

What's your budget?
If you want something less £££ Womanity by Thierry Muegler is a great affordable fig.

MitzyLeFrouf · 14/09/2016 17:52

Philosykos is heavenly.

FrustratedFrugal · 14/09/2016 17:56

Stories.com has a fig fragrance that is not bad value for 30€.
Ninfeo Mio from Annick Goutal is another favorite.
Look into Korres body products too.

FrustratedFrugal · 14/09/2016 17:57

Korres

pipppopin · 14/09/2016 18:00

Philosykos is gorgeous. It mellows through the day. Wore it for many years, loved how the clothes & handbags in my wardrobe held the scent. Wafting down Philosykos memory lane I go Grin

SapphireStrange · 14/09/2016 18:00

Pacifica fig is nice.

American site, but you can get it in the UK in organic supermarkets.

bakewelltarte · 14/09/2016 18:07

Thanks for the recommendations - I'm on maternity leave so my budget is tiny but it's my birthday next week Smile

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dontgobaconmyheart · 14/09/2016 18:09

I can definitely empathise with this obsession OP - fig trees smell beautiful.
Thanks so much other posters for the philosykos suggestion- definitely off to check this out asap, have been looking for another fig based perfume for years.
If you're on a budget, The Body Shop do an Italian summer fig EDT www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/fragrance/eau-de-toilette/italian-summer-fig-eau-de-toilette/p/p000478
and have also had this before and thought it was lovely:
www.johnlewis.com/di-palomo-fig-eau-de-parfum-50ml/p120961?sku=230970583&gclid=CIv67qKrj88CFahScgodXtoLPg&gclsrc=ds

I would say the body shop fig scent is much greener and fresher than the Di palomo ( which is sweeter)

lasttimeround · 14/09/2016 18:22

& other stories do a fig body most that's good. Cheap

ImYourWomanJonSnow · 14/09/2016 18:53

Korres fig shower gel and body lotion feed my fig obsession on the cheap. The shower gel is currently £4 at Waitrose

blodynmawr · 14/09/2016 18:54

Another vote for dipalomo linked by dontgo.
Independent dept stores round here stock it as well as JL.

kittyhello · 14/09/2016 21:19

I second The Body Shop one too for a budget option. It smells like summer.

choppolata · 14/09/2016 21:21

Another vote for Body Shop summer fig here.

Kione · 14/09/2016 21:26

L'Artisan Parfumeur Figuier or Figuier L'Extreme, its usually expensive but they have it in TKMaxx reduced as they are updating the bottles.

Kennington · 14/09/2016 22:06

I love the korres scent and use the body lotion plus the other stories shower gel. Other stories is great.
I wear philosykos, but the parfum last ok-well, but the toilette doesn't last 5 minutes so am a bit fed up with the brand because of it

gillyweed · 14/09/2016 22:08

I came to say body shop too! I got it as a present recently, it's very easy to wear, smells a little mysterious/earthy and of summer1

calilark · 14/09/2016 22:13

Agree with the Diptyque and Body Shop recs - I also love Roger & Gallet Fleur de figuier, which is sold in M&S and often known offer. The edp is much better than the toilette. But all 3 are lovely

CointreauVersial · 14/09/2016 22:22

Ninfeo Mio is my favourite (Annick Goutal) - in fact I'm wearing it today. It's so warm and sunny.

Shorteralls · 15/09/2016 09:19

Neste Dante do a fig and almond milk soap which is lovely. It is a huge bar and lasts ages and leaves a lovely, gently scent on your skin. Not a perfume but might be nice for layering.

bakewelltarte · 15/09/2016 18:19

Thanks all I have ordered the body shop and will seek out the others to have a try xx

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