Ortigia Sicilia EDP

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Fico D'India

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Ortigia Sicilia Fico D'India is an Eau de Parfum. Fico D'India opens with Cactus and Fig Leaf, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Fig, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Ortigia Sicilia's Fico D'India carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This Sicilian gem is a divisive fig-fest: some find it a masterful, unique take on green Mediterranean fig, perfect for hot days. Others, however, dismiss it as cheap, synthetic, and sickly sweet, or even cloying with a 'mothball' cedar note. It's truly a love it or hate it affair.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Mysterious
  • Subtle
$96.99 at Amazon US 1.0 fl oz (30 ml) · plus sales tax Check prices ↓
Fico D'India Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cactus50%
Fig Leaf50%
Heartas listed
Fig50%
Orange Blossom50%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, green, and subtle nature makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the office, as it's unlikely to offend. The lack of strong projection keeps it from being ideal for formal events or a special date night, though many enjoy it for discreet summer evenings.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-declared Ortigia Sicilia says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Fico D'India opens with a sparkling, green burst of fig leaf and raw cactus sap, reminiscent of snapping fresh plant stems. As it settles, a delicate, almost dusty sweetness emerges from the fig itself, enhanced by the subtle floral lift of orange blossom. The dry down is a clean, slightly woody affair with cedar, leaving a sophisticated green freshness that isn't overtly sweet or 'fruity'.

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