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Aqua Allegoria Figue-Iris

by Jean-Paul Guerlain , Marie Salamagne , Sylvaine Delacourte

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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Figue-Iris is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain, Marie Salamagne, and Sylvaine Delacourte. Aqua Allegoria Figue-Iris opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Violet, settles into a heart of Iris and Fig Leaf, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Vanilla. Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria Figue-Iris carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This discontinued Guerlain is a divisive quirky fig-iris combo, loved for its unique, subtle charm but often lamented for its poor performance. If you find a bottle, prepare for a beautiful but fleeting experience.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Cozy
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Aqua Allegoria Figue-Iris Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Violet47%
Bergamot27%
Grapefruit27%
Heartas listed
Fig Leaf52%
Iris48%
Baseas listed
Vanilla56%
Vetiver44%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle sillage and light, fresh character make it ideal for office wear, where it won't offend. However, its poor longevity means it's less suited for occasions requiring a lasting impression, like a formal event, and its relaxed nature pushes it firmly into casual territory.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a zesty sparkle of bergamot and grapefruit before violet and iris introduce a delicate, powdery floral heart. The star, fig leaf, brings a green, slightly sweet fruitiness, sometimes reminiscent of pear. A warm, creamy vanilla and earthy vetiver anchor the base, providing a gentle sweetness and grounding woodiness that keeps things from being overly fresh.

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