Houbigant 2022 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Figuier Noir

by Céline Ellena

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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.
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Bold
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Figuier Noir Eau de Parfum bottle

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.

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