7 Best Fig Perfumes for Women

Diptyque Philosykos Review

We kick off our round-up with Philosykos, a 1996 Eau de Toilette formulation that sets the standard for fragrances with fig notes. The fig-laden fragrance evokes the Mediterranean Ocean with its clean aura. It is high-quality, trendy, and easy to wear.

Philosykos is a Greek word that loosely translates to “friend of the fig tree,” so don’t be surprised if you end up making this fabulous fragrance an adored companion.

Philosykos is all fig. It also feels green, ultra-fresh, and utterly intoxicating. The lovely fragrance unfurls with fresh ripe figs, the heart consists of fig leaves, and the base is infused with fig tree essences. Rich and sensual, it’s the perfect scent for daytime engagements over summer/spring.

You will get a subtle, almost intimate projection from this fabulous perfume. While you might desire a more powerful performance, the refined scent is enjoyable and deeply satisfying. 

Olivia Giacobetti is the nose behind Philosykos Eau de Toilette. She also formulated the aromatic scent in Eau de Parfum format, though the latter is woodier, deeper, and features coconut. (If you love fruity scents, see our post on 7 best peach perfumes).

Roger & Gallet Fresh Fragrant Water Fleur de Figuier Review

Francis Kurkdjian created this opulent fragrance in 2013 after being inspired by the Mediterranean garden of Esterel.

Fresh Fragrant Water is a sensual blend of fig pulp accentuated by grapefruit, cumin, wood extracts, and musk. It opens with a lovely sweet citrus aroma brought on by mandarin and grapefruit. Interestingly, the grapefruit is not sour as you’d expect. A floral fig follows next, ushering a fresh, somewhat green facet.

This fresh and fruity composition is warm, soft, and sweet but not cloyingly so. Joyful and uplifting, it delivers a sensation of relaxation and complete well-being, making it perfect for summer.

If you’re looking for a light, everyday fig scent that captures spring, Fleur de Figuier is a great option. It’s perfect for a walk in the park or when picnicking with friends. The flowery scent invites a lot of compliments and comes at a reasonable price.

Acqua Di Parma Blue Mediterraneo Fico Di Amalfi Review

This crowd-pleasing best fig perfume is a genuine classic with uplifting vibes. It brings memories of a cool Italian breeze and Mediterranean flora.

The freshie welcomes you with loads of citrus. Grapefruit accords play a starring role, but sweet fig quickly joins the mix. The result is a lovely fragrance with a faint touch of green. As it continues transitioning, warm jasmine eases in, balancing out the ingredients.

Fico di Amalfi gives off a super clean profile, with the cedar note at the base coming out clearly.

If you like the thought of a citrus-heavy fragrance centered on fig, then this Acqua di Parma offering will be a perfect match.

This is a fragrant scent with moderate silage. The intimate scent stays close to the skin, so don’t expect a loud projection. For optimal performance, wear Fico di Amalfi on warmer days.

Womanity by Thierry Mugler Review

With a name like Womanity, it’s not hard to guess that this Thierry Mugler production is an ode to femininity. Introduced in 2010, the sweet-sour fragrance was a result of a collaboration between several women of different backgrounds who all pitched ideas for creating the perfume.

The perfume opens fresh, fruity, and green, then ends in a smooth, seductive, ripe fig. It’s soft, straightforward, and well-blended though some users might find the opening overwhelming.

Womanity comes in a symbolic pink flacon that evokes a Greek goddess. Chains atop the flacon depict the connections between the diverse collaborators, while a ring sporting metallic frieze figures in Gothic adorns the artistic receptacle. The frieze embodies women across different generations.

Perfumer Mane used powerful yet contrasting elements to come up with Womanity. Natural fig extracts provide sweet accents, while caviar ushers in savory accords. The overall effect is a distinctive, evocative, and masterfully-formulated concoction.

Womanity perfume is highly versatile and performs incredibly well. The captivating fragrance emits a genuine Mediterranean smell and lasts an entire day. Additionally, it makes an eye-catching addition to any fragrance collection.

L' Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier Extrême Review

Olivia Giacobetti is at it again, this time with a juicy fig composition reminiscent of ripe figs drenched in Mediterranean sunshine.

Premier Figuier Extrême is sweet, dark, fruity, and woody, with slightly sour green undertones. Like a fig in full bloom, it bursts with intense flavor. The opening unleashes succulent figs with creamy coconut/almond milk quickly following. It’s clean and pleasant, conveying comfort and tranquility.

At the base lies sandalwood, which tones down the initial sweetness, while milky sap from the lush fig leaves ushers freshness.

This is a more subdued fig fragrance, with coconut and sandalwood coming out more starkly. Still, it has impressive staying power, the only downside being its high price point.

Un Jardin En Méditerranée By Hérmes Review

Jean-Claude Ellena conceived Un Jardin en Méditerranée as a watercolor painting of a fig tree as it appears in a Mediterranean garden. The uplifting fragrance brings to life a paradise-like landscape and leaves you smelling fresh after a full day in the summer heat.

This perfume smells sublime. It opens with a light, fruity, and spicy scent laden with citrus and ends with an earthy, woody, slightly sweet, fig-prominent aroma.

Un Jardin en Méditerranée offers arm-length sillage and average longevity. And since it’s not that long-lasting, you’ll need to reapply.

The great thing about this fragrance with fig is that it doesn’t turn nauseating or overwhelming in the sun. This is because, as a rule, Hérmes uses natural essences rather than synthetic ingredients.

While this Eau de Toilette caters to both sexes, it takes on an iconic slant when worn by bold, self-assured females. It also serves as a wonderful signature scent.

Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower Cologne Review

Jo Malone London’s take on a fig-infused perfume is this light floral fragrance that promises a luxurious respite from hot summers. Its inspiration is the mouth-watering figs and dewy-fresh lotus flowers at the ancient Hanging Gardens.

The lush fragrance opens with fresh fig leaves, releasing a distinctive milky aroma, while the heart holds captive luscious lotus flowers, the latter adding a graceful, light floral essence. As the scent dries down, a deep, intense, and earthy vetiver joins in, its grassy accents balancing out the citrusy headnotes and firmly anchoring the fragrance.

This cologne’s floral leaning makes it more feminine than masculine. The sillage is moderate, and the performance is not that impressive, yet this scent is quite appealing. It also smells rather complex though it sports a lean scent profile. Expect a bunch of compliments.