Laura Mercier 2011 EDT

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Eau Gourmande Fresh Fig

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Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Fresh Fig is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. Eau Gourmande Fresh Fig opens with Fruity Notes, Black Fig, and Citrus, settles into a heart of Cassia, Ylang-Ylang, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Laura Mercier's Eau Gourmande Fresh Fig carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This fig-focused gourmand is surprisingly divisive: some love its creamy fruitiness, others find it too sweet, too green, or just plain weird. Definitely try before you buy.
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  • Sweet
  • Modern
  • Fresh
  • Gourmand
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Eau Gourmande Fresh Fig Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and creamy, sweet profile make it suitable for casual wear and dates, but potentially too rich for formal events or sports. Some reviewers found it appropriate for work, suggesting it's not overpowering.

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

  • Cassia Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil from Cassia
  • Cassia Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil from Cassia
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opening with a burst of sweet, ripe black fig and bright citrus, this scent quickly softens into a creamy heart of apricot and subtle yellow florals from ylang-ylang. The dry down is a comforting, milky blend of vanilla, musk, and smooth sandalwood, retaining a hint of fruity sweetness.

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