Woody

Fig Wood

Note Profile

Natural 1 perfume

About

Fig Wood in perfumery has a creamy, smooth, and milky woodiness with subtle green undertones. It evokes the aroma of the fig tree’s branches and bark, often accompanied by a slight sweetness and a sun-warmed, fresh feeling. This note is commonly used to add depth and a Mediterranean character to compositions.

Scent Profile

Fig wood presents a creamy, milky woodiness with gentle green nuances and a subtle sweetness reminiscent of sun-warmed fig branches and bark. Its aroma is smooth and rounded, evoking both the sap and the sunlit wood of the fig tree. Over time, the note reveals a soft, slightly lactonic warmth that lingers with a hint of fresh greenness.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 20%

Sweet 15%

Warm 0%

Woody 70%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Fig wood as a perfumery note is typically recreated through a blend of natural and synthetic materials, as direct extraction from fig wood is not practical. Perfumers use accords combining woody, lactonic, and green molecules to evoke the characteristic scent of the fig tree’s wood and sap. These accords may incorporate ingredients such as cedarwood, sandalwood, coconut lactones, and green notes.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ fig wood primarily as a heart or base note to impart a creamy, Mediterranean character and natural depth to compositions. It blends well with green, fruity, floral, and other woody notes, and is often paired with fig leaf, vetiver, or citrus for a balanced effect. Fig wood is valued for its ability to soften woody blends and add a sunlit, tranquil dimension.

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