Acquired

Houbigant 2022 EDP

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Figuier Noir

Name: Figuier Noir Eau de Parfum
Brand: Houbigant

Houbigant Figuier Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Céline Ellena. Figuier Noir opens with Pepper, Cardamom, Clove, and Fig Leaf, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, and Fig, and dries down to a base of Candied Fruits, Cedar, and Patchouli. Houbigant's Figuier Noir carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive fig. Some reckon it's a masterpiece, a true-to-life fig tree in a bottle - green, spicy, and perfectly balanced. Others find it synthetically sharp, battling a cloying clash of fruit and spice. Definitely one to try before you buy.

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Confident
Sophisticated
Edgy
Warm
Bold

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody

100%

Warm Spicy

91%

Green

76%

Sweet

70%

Fruity

66%

Fresh

64%

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Performance

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it suitable for office wear if applied sparingly, while its spicy and dark fig character leans well into confident date and formal settings. The complexity and depth prevent it from being a casual go-to, and its lack of freshness makes it unsuitable for sport.

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About

Figuier Noir opens with a piercing, bitter green blast of fig leaf, sharpened by a generous hand of black pepper and cardamom. Clove adds an intriguing warmth, making it feel less like a fresh fruit and more like a spiced, dark fig preserve. The heart introduces a creamy fig accord, softened by a subtle iris, while the base grounds it with earthy patchouli, dry cedar, and a whisper of candied fruits. It's a journey from verdant bitterness to a complex, woody sweetness.