Italian Summer Fig Eau de Parfum bottle Italian Summer Fig
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2015 Year 2022
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Galatea Eau de Parfum bottle Galatea

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Italian Summer Fig
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Galatea
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Italian Summer Fig
A beloved cult-classic fig from The Body Shop, this gem is a solid dupe for pricier niche options. Its fresh, green character and natural charm are adored, though its fleeting longevity is the main gripe. Grab it if you can find it, but prepare to reapply.
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Our Verdict - Galatea
Prepare for a long haul: Galatea is a fruity-leather that demands serious maceration - we're talking months, maybe even a year - to reveal its full, genuinely impressive potential. Out of the box? Expect anything from plastic to burnt rubber.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 20% 26%
Fruity 13% 7%
Green 19% 19%
Sweet 20% 17%
Warm 17% 9%
Woody 16% 17%
Earthy 14% 13%
Animalic 7% 11%
Fresh 6% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Italian Summer Fig EdP
Galatea EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Green 35% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Rose 30% vs 38%
Only in Italian Summer Fig
Floral 36% Saffron 33%
Shared Notes
Amber 47% vs 17%

Accords

Italian Summer Fig Galatea
100%
Green
67%
Leather
100%
42%
Aromatic
88%
58%
Woody
86%
69%
Fruity
70%
Animalic
70%
Rose
58%
54%
Sweet
55%
Vanilla
54%
Green shared
100%
67%
100%
Aromatic shared
42%
88%
Woody shared
58%
86%
Fruity shared
69%
70%
70%
58%
Sweet shared
54%
55%
54%

Performance

Italian Summer Fig Galatea
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Italian Summer Fig

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its low sillage and poor longevity make it perfect for office wear or casual daytime use, where you want a pleasant but non-intrusive scent. It's too subtle for formal events and only moderately suitable for dates given its ethereal presence.

Galatea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This powerful, long-lasting scent with moderate projection is too commanding for an office setting but perfect for dates and evening events. Its unique edgy character makes it a good fit for sophisticated casual outings, though definitely not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
81%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Fruity, Woody accords and Amber, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Italian Summer Fig
Galatea
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