Carvi & Jardin de Figuier 100BON 2017

My daughter is now quite lively in speaking French and has already got one or two DELF certificates in her pocket, which officially confirm her progress in language acquisition. I, as an old Greek, of course had no idea what "Carvi" is and just looked at her in disbelief when she translated the term for me. Who combines cumin and fig?

I was a bit skeptical before the test, so I completely agree with the esteemed previous speaker. However, at least the opening does not justify the concerns. The fig is much more pronounced - and successful to boot. Immediately there is (how could it be otherwise with the cream lovers at 100BON) something creamy underneath. Maybe almond milk? But at the same time, it also smells somewhat spicy and bitter. And woody. Actually more woody than spicy. I should set aside the thought of cumin.

Let's rather step into the - as mentioned above - familiar 100BON territory: After two hours, the scent is predominantly fruity-creamy. Unfortunately, with a musty undertone that brushes against the rotten. I had previously suspected here and there (e.g., in 'Chambre Noire') that violet (leaf) combined with fruit sometimes develops a spoilage smell. It may be the case today as well.

Surprisingly, the scent takes a turn again. Although it feels like nothing new happens for hours, the remaining fig in the afternoon feels a bit fresher in its cream bed and has shaken off the rot. And since the aforementioned cream has also taken on a milky note, I finally feel as if I have a strange smoothie on my skin. Odd.

I thank Bellemorte for the sample.