Fig names no single substance
ReconstructedFig yields no commercial extract; the note is a green-lactonic reconstruction built on stemone and related materials.
Note Profile
Green Fig
Sweet, milky fig
Fig in perfumery presents a sweet, creamy aroma with pronounced green facets reminiscent of fresh leaves and sap. It often carries subtle lactonic, coconut-like undertones and a gentle fruitiness that evolves into a soft, woody finish. The scent balances milky sweetness with vegetal freshness, creating a nuanced, natural impression.
Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.
Fig yields no commercial extract; the note is a green-lactonic reconstruction built on stemone and related materials.
Fig notes are typically recreated using a blend of synthetic molecules such as lactones, green notes, and woody accords, as natural fig fruit cannot be directly extracted for perfumery. Some compositions also incorporate fig leaf absolute, which is solvent-extracted from the leaves of Ficus carica. This approach allows perfumers to capture both the fruit and the foliage aspects of the fig tree.
Perfumers use fig primarily in the heart of compositions to impart a creamy, green character that bridges fresh and gourmand notes. It pairs well with woods, musks, citrus, and floral accords, and is often featured in Mediterranean-inspired or modern green fragrances. Fig can provide both a naturalistic and a stylized effect depending on the blend.
Perfumers known for using Fig include
Thierry Wasser, Delphine Jelk, Alberto Morillas, Alexandra Carlin, Daphné Bugey, and Mathieu Nardin
A selection of reviewed perfumes where Fig appears prominently.
Oil · 2020
Oil Perfumery
EDT · 1996
Diptyque
EDP · 2024
Jean Paul Gaultier
EDP · 2025
Hamidi
EDT · 2009
Comptoir Sud Pacifique
EDP · 2023
Prada
Body Spray · 2025
Lake & Skye
EDP · 2025
Dolce & Gabbana
EDT · 2026
Dolce & Gabbana
EDP · 2016
Parle Moi de Parfum
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