Father Figure EDP

Phlur by Frank Voelkl Original
93%
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Father Figure Eau de Parfum bottle Father Figure EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Father Figure EDP
This one's a crowd-pleaser that punches way above its weight. A brilliant clean-girl scent, it’s a creamy, musky embrace, albeit one with a performance problem. Prepare for compliments, but also for frequent top-ups if you want it to last.
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Our Verdict - Fig Whisper EDP
A budget take on Phlur's Father Figure. Fig Whisper captures the fresh green fig-and-cassis open and the iris-sandalwood drydown, but Perfume Parlour's version reads a touch sweeter and the soft creamy-woody finish stays close to the skin, in line with the original's own famously weak longevity.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Father Figure EDP
Fig Whisper EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Fig 45% vs 42%
Water Lily 27% vs 28%
Only in Father Figure
Redcurrant Leaf 26%
Only in Fig Whisper
Blackcurrant 29%
Shared Notes
Iris 38% vs 36%
Orris 36% vs 33%
Jasmine 24% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Musk 33% vs 26%
Sandalwood 25% vs 28%
Vanilla 23% vs 24%
Patchouli 17% vs 20%

Accords

Father Figure Fig Whisper
100%
Powdery
87%
Iris
86%
Woody
65%
73%
Fruity
50%
Green
70%
68%
Musky
50%
Fresh
60%
58%
Earthy
58%
Sweet
Creamy
55%
50%
Floral
48%
Vanilla
100%
87%
Woody shared
86%
65%
Fruity shared
73%
50%
70%
Musky shared
68%
50%
60%
58%
58%
55%
50%
48%

Performance

Father Figure Fig Whisper
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Father Figure

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, fresh character make it ideal for casual and office wear, though its poor longevity means it won't be a distraction. The soft, musky dry-down makes it suitable for date nights, but the fleeting nature might not be enough for formal events or sports.

Fig Whisper

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh green fig and airy water lily are light and clean, ideal for spring and summer with enough warmth for early autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Soft and unobtrusive, it suits the office, casual days and easy dates more than formal evening wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, fruity, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Father Figure EDP
Fig Whisper EDP
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