Fig scents often divide opinions: Either they are essentially pure musk fragrances at heart, or they remind one of bitter-green leaf cuttings, or their mix is milky-sweet.
204 creates something extraordinary in my opinion - it is creamy, warm, yet dew-fresh, bitter green, and has a slight nutty note.
The combination of fig and edamame pleasantly distinguishes itself from the mainstream, creating a modern vibe.
It smells authentic, unobtrusive, it has something extremely calming and gives me the feeling of relaxation on a summer evening.
It is a close-to-skin scent, not a club-night killer scent. It is linear in a good way in its scent development, it does not surprise you (unpleasantly).
In contrast to Philosykos, 204 is nuttier and powdery (edamame and iris).
Parisian Musc relies on musk, while 204 remains more intimate, down-to-earth, and herbal.
Fico di Amalfi focuses on citrus, while 204 can almost completely forgo it and concentrate on the creamy, green-vegetal aspects.
This scent does not try to please everyone. It is a radical, unexcited, modern, intimate skin-scent fragrance. It offers artisanal quality, one recognizes the artistic ambition, and I still appreciate the minimalist approach.
So, I have found my little personal retreat in a bottle with this perfume. Every time I spray it, I am in a place where the wind blows through the fig trees, the last rays of sunshine warm my face, and a fresh breeze carries away my worries.
It is worth a try, perhaps it will sneak into your heart as well.