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Figue Eau de Parfum bottle Figue EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2016 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £££££
Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette bottle Elysium Intense EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Figue EDP
Molinard's Figue is a controversial fig experience. Some laud it as a fresh, creamy fig dream, while others find the fig elusive, hidden behind a sharp lemon and synthetic cedar. Performance is a mixed bag, so wearers should expect to overspray or layer to make it last.
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Our Verdict - Elysium Intense EDT
This flanker of Elysium is a divisive one. Many find it a refreshing, zesty update to the original, amping up the citrus and adding a unique rhubarb tartness. However, a significant number of people find the performance abysmal and the scent profile too generic or even unpleasant, like cleaning product. Try before you buy, it's not a safe blind-buy for everyone.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Figue EDP
Elysium Intense EDT

Notes

Accords

Figue Elysium Intense
100%
Fruity
65%
52%
Aromatic
100%
97%
Woody
70%
80%
Citrus
86%
71%
Green
71%
62%
Sweet
50%
Musky
46%
Floral
46%
Amber
46%
Powdery
Fruity shared
100%
65%
Aromatic shared
52%
100%
Woody shared
97%
70%
Citrus shared
80%
86%
Green shared
71%
71%
62%
50%
46%
46%
46%

Performance

Figue Elysium Intense
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Figue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, especially for daytime use. The average projection and moderate longevity mean it's unlikely to offend, though it might fade too quickly for longer events. Many mention using it as a "sleeptime fragrance" or for easy, non-offensive wear.

Elysium Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Formal

Despite its 'Intense' moniker, this fragrance is widely reported to have moderate to weak performance, making it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. Its fresh and vibrant profile is perfect for casual outings and warmer weather, and it's certainly a crowd-pleaser for dates. While it could work for some formal events, other scents might offer more gravitas.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Figue EDP
Elysium Intense EDT
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