Maria Candida Gentile 2014 EDP

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Syconium

by Maria Candida Gentile

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Maria Candida Gentile Syconium is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Maria Candida Gentile. Syconium opens with Milk and Honey, settles into a heart of Fig, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Beeswax. Maria Candida Gentile's Syconium carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Syconium is a deliciously divisive scent; some find it a gorgeous, milky fig gourmand, while others barely smell anything at all. Expect intimate sillage and a unique, non-sweet take on fig and sandalwood.
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  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Calm
  • Soft
  • Woody
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Syconium Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Milk64%
Honey36%
Heartas listed
Fig100%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood51%
Beeswax49%

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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual wear, as it won't overwhelm. While some find it delicious for dates, its subdued nature isn't ideal for formal events or sports.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

This opens with a gentle, comforting embrace of warm milk and sweet, delicate honey, hinting at a subtle gourmand touch without being cloying. As it develops, a nuanced fig note emerges, not overly fruity, but more of a creamy, almost lactonic greenness, blended seamlessly with a refined, somewhat dry sandalwood. The journey concludes with a soft, warm beeswax creating a cozy, natural skin scent.

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