Wild Fig & Cassis EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2002 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Melancholia EDP
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A beloved, much-missed Jo Malone classic, this fig scent leans green and woody rather than milky sweet. It's a natural, authentic fig that left many gutted by its discontinuation.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. Melancholia is less a perfume, more an experience - a complex, atmospheric, and utterly divisive scent that promises a journey through the beautiful bleakness.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, green, and slightly earthy profile, combined with typical Jo Malone light sillage and moderate longevity, makes it perfect for casual wear and the office. It's a bit too understated for formal events and not overtly romantic for dates, but its natural freshness suits daytime activities perfectly.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its distinctive, atmospheric character makes it unsuitable for most office environments. It shines best in casual or date settings where its unique smokiness can be appreciated, though it's too unconventional for formal wear and definitely not for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean green, woody, fresh
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.