Fig
Fig leaf
Mandarin orange
Vervain
Vetiver
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With Fig Leaf in the Fast Lane!
How wonderful it is to occasionally come across something rare.
CanCarlos is a restaurant on Formentera, one of the smaller Balearic Islands. In addition, they have been releasing perfumes for quite some time. I can't comment on the cuisine, as I haven't been there - but the perfumes can be found in Berlin at the department store on Friedrichstraße.
In keeping with the holiday island vibe, Higo is a cliché Mediterranean perfume - fig leaf and citrus set the tone.
Many people really enjoy this distinctly bright green, fresh fig leaf note. It seems to carry real vacation memories. For those who are unfamiliar with this note, it is difficult to describe. It most closely resembles the scents that arise when you tear off very fresh, green twigs from bushes and rub them between your fingers.
There are several perfumes with a prominent fig leaf note - the most famous is probably the somewhat harsh Phylosikos by Diptyque, followed by the slightly gentler Premier Figuier by L'Artisan Parfumeur. The fig leaf perfumes are all quite similar, as it is precisely this note that customers appreciate. Differences usually lie only in the details. I myself am not a big fan of this direction. For me, the saying applies - if you know one, you know them all!
However, I am quite surprised by Higo (Spanish for "fig"). Here, a prominent fig leaf note has been combined with a strong and unusually long-lasting citrus note! I suspect it is citral, as it tends to last quite a while, even without additional fixatives. In any case, it is really, really sour - you might even grimace! The bite of the lemon combined with the green freshness - I have never smelled anything this extreme in a fig leaf perfume before.
It is wonderfully fresh and energizing, giving the wearer a real boost. Besides the citrus note, it is worth mentioning: vetiver is noticeable and emphasizes the green character, especially towards the end of the fragrance development. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a strong dose of coumarin in it, as I have intermittently sensed hints of woodruff. However, I can't quite understand the mention of verbena in the pyramid. I associate that more with dusty, powdery citrus scents; the lemon in Higo is more yellow, ripe, and juicy!
The approach is clear - Higo is in the fast lane! It aims to leave all other fig leaf perfumes behind in agility and freshness. It succeeds, but after about three hours, Higo runs out of steam. The fig leaf and lemon suddenly disappear, leaving only a greenish scent residue.
This is acceptable in this case, as citrus notes are indeed very fleeting. The three hours it lasts seems to be the limit of what is realistically achievable. Citrus notes that last longer have always struck me as somewhat unpleasant when I've encountered them.
Higo is a highly interesting interpretation of the fig leaf theme. It comes highly recommended to fans of this rather special note. In any case, we wish for greater availability of this fragrance for Higo - and of course for ourselves.
CanCarlos is a restaurant on Formentera, one of the smaller Balearic Islands. In addition, they have been releasing perfumes for quite some time. I can't comment on the cuisine, as I haven't been there - but the perfumes can be found in Berlin at the department store on Friedrichstraße.
In keeping with the holiday island vibe, Higo is a cliché Mediterranean perfume - fig leaf and citrus set the tone.
Many people really enjoy this distinctly bright green, fresh fig leaf note. It seems to carry real vacation memories. For those who are unfamiliar with this note, it is difficult to describe. It most closely resembles the scents that arise when you tear off very fresh, green twigs from bushes and rub them between your fingers.
There are several perfumes with a prominent fig leaf note - the most famous is probably the somewhat harsh Phylosikos by Diptyque, followed by the slightly gentler Premier Figuier by L'Artisan Parfumeur. The fig leaf perfumes are all quite similar, as it is precisely this note that customers appreciate. Differences usually lie only in the details. I myself am not a big fan of this direction. For me, the saying applies - if you know one, you know them all!
However, I am quite surprised by Higo (Spanish for "fig"). Here, a prominent fig leaf note has been combined with a strong and unusually long-lasting citrus note! I suspect it is citral, as it tends to last quite a while, even without additional fixatives. In any case, it is really, really sour - you might even grimace! The bite of the lemon combined with the green freshness - I have never smelled anything this extreme in a fig leaf perfume before.
It is wonderfully fresh and energizing, giving the wearer a real boost. Besides the citrus note, it is worth mentioning: vetiver is noticeable and emphasizes the green character, especially towards the end of the fragrance development. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a strong dose of coumarin in it, as I have intermittently sensed hints of woodruff. However, I can't quite understand the mention of verbena in the pyramid. I associate that more with dusty, powdery citrus scents; the lemon in Higo is more yellow, ripe, and juicy!
The approach is clear - Higo is in the fast lane! It aims to leave all other fig leaf perfumes behind in agility and freshness. It succeeds, but after about three hours, Higo runs out of steam. The fig leaf and lemon suddenly disappear, leaving only a greenish scent residue.
This is acceptable in this case, as citrus notes are indeed very fleeting. The three hours it lasts seems to be the limit of what is realistically achievable. Citrus notes that last longer have always struck me as somewhat unpleasant when I've encountered them.
Higo is a highly interesting interpretation of the fig leaf theme. It comes highly recommended to fans of this rather special note. In any case, we wish for greater availability of this fragrance for Higo - and of course for ourselves.
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