Houbigant 2022 Edp

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Figuier Noir

by Céline Ellena

Houbigant Figuier Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Céline Ellena. The fragrance opens with Fig Leaf, Pepper, Clove, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Iris, Jasmine, and Fig, and dries down to a base of Fig, Patchouli, Cedar, and Candied Fruits.

Our verdict on Figuier Noir: Acquired

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
Figuier Noir Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 14%
Fruity 14%
Green 27%
Sweet 20%
Warm 18%
Woody 14%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 1%
Fresh 11%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Warm Spicy
91%
Green
76%
Sweet
70%
Fruity
66%

Notes

Top Notes

Fig Leaf 36% Cardamom 24% Pepper 23% Clove 18%

Heart Notes

Fig 44% Iris 28% Jasmine 28%

Base Notes

Fig 29% Cedar 29% Patchouli 23% Candied Fruits 19%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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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