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Citron Fig Clean 2016

7.5 / 10 107 Ratings

A perfume by Clean for women and men, released in 2016. The scent is citrusy-fresh. It is being marketed by Clean Beauty Collective Inc. / Fusion Brands Inc..
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Main accords

Citrus

Fresh

Fruity

Green

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Fig

Lemon zest Ginger

Ginger

Heart Notes

Mandarin orange

Copaiba balsam

Guatemala cardamom Mint

Mint

Base Notes

Cedarwood

Musk

Sandalwood

Perfumer

Richard Herpin

Ratings

Scent

7.5107 Ratings

Longevity

6.089 Ratings

Sillage

5.788 Ratings

Bottle

7.387 Ratings

Value for money

6.939 Ratings

Submitted by Michael, last update on 10/06/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Reserve collection.

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Reviews

7 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/31/2023

8Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Itchynose
41 Reviews

Itchynose

3

Sucking on a lemon and a fig

The opening is sharp like the first lick of sour candy. There is a fruity fig note somewhere but its sweetness is overshadowed by a high pitched lemon that dominates proceedings for a while. This is no Fico di Amalfi, the citron comes first in the title for a reason.

The other notes that slowly creep in as the dry down begins are a subdued combination of cedar wood and musk. Although pleasant there is a strange contrast between the juiciness of the fruit in the opening and this much dryer combo but the clash does not detract all that much from the experience.

There isn’t much else in the way of fireworks here but those looking for a sharp, clean, slightly sweet and uplifting citrus freshie for the summer won’t feel too disappointed with Citron Fig.

08/22/2022

7Scent 4Longevity 3Sillage

DonJuanDeCat
2046 Reviews

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DonJuanDeCat

Top Review 29

Lemons and Weddings

Yes, here I am again. I’ve been writing less lately because there’s a wedding happening soon, and everything is in chaos here. No, no, I’m not getting married… who would marry me, I don’t even have a girlfriend. No,… but my brother just had to get married in the middle of summer, making the preparations all the more stressful in the heat and humidity. Plus, we are Turks. Yes… it’s not like a German wedding, no, here the house is cleaned EVERY DAY for 4 months beforehand, and everyone goes crazy over every little detail. Financially, it’s also often unnecessarily exaggerated; for example, you don’t need to spend over 1000 euros on alcohol for about 90-100 people (only about half of whom drink)… With a whiskey-cola mix, for instance, no one, uh… guest will be able to taste the difference between Jim Beam and something cheaper. You don’t have to spend 200 euros per bottle of wine or sparkling wine. Something simpler is perfectly sufficient; we’re not talking about the absolute cheapest, but it doesn’t have to be ridiculously expensive either. Luckily, I can take care of the alcohol to some extent, so I’ll choose a good mix of beer, wine, sparkling wine, and whiskey, but by God, I swear, if they annoy me again, I’ll only get the cheapest Hugo sparkling wine (with pear flavor, ha!), that I can find, mu ha ha ha!

Also, no idiot will complain about three ridiculous water spots on the sink faucet. We have guests here for two weeks… everything gets used more often, so it’s clear that there will be water spots everywhere, but no, the important thing is that I have to make sure that I don’t leave any water spots… this logic drives me to white heat!!! Aaaaaargh! I will leave the toilet lid up from now on!!!

Yes, weddings are always expensive, I know that, but I think there’s a difference between reasonable spending and stupid exaggeration for things that most people won’t care about. Am I wrong? Even my brother and his wife save on many things, but in the parents' apartment, everything has to be exaggerated (replacement of garden awnings, carpets, sinks, etc.)… what do you think? Oh, better not tell me… And the same goes for all the cleaning. That’s even worse! Of course, one of the guests, let’s just call him Mr. Mess, will definitely wander down to the basement, move a cabinet, and then shout: “Hey, you’ve overlooked this layer of dust behind the cabinet down here, how rude of you!” Of course!! Oooh, as soon as the other guests arrive, I will open all the windows and let all the pests in!!!

It could also be that I’m so annoyed because everyone here is driving me crazy with their special requests...! :D

Anyway: Once everything is finally over, and all the guests who are staying with us have finally, FINALLY left, I will clean up a bit without overdoing it, while cursing loudly in different volumes, especially if we catch COVID (which I fully expect with all these empty-headed people), I will treat myself to a lot of the leftover alcohol (I bet half of the drinks will be left over!) and then sit back and do what I do best: gaming, tinkering with my cat children's books, and of course testing fragrances more often. Oh yes, since I’m talking about fragrances:

Hello and welcome to my latest fragrance review! :D
Argh!… Today it’s about Citron Fig from the Clean fragrance line “Clean Reserve”. Hm… Citron… at least I have a citrus scent in my hand right now, making the summer or at least today a little more bearable… let’s see!

The Scent:

The scent starts with fresh lemon, which comes across almost piercingly citrusy in the first few seconds. But that’s not a problem, after all, it gets better in the next few minutes, and besides, something strongly lemony feels good on hot days. Along with the lemon, you can also smell the fig quite well. A bit of bitter-smelling ginger can also be detected, but I have to admit that I would have missed it if I hadn’t looked at the fragrance list.
A few minutes later, the scent remains citrusy and thus fresh, but now a very delicious-smelling mandarin joins in. This one is neither bitter nor sour nor citrusy, but you can smell more of the sweet fruit flesh, which smells very nice. Furthermore, I smell, as I almost expected from a Clean fragrance, a nice, clean scent note. What I mean is that the scent comes across as simply clean, almost like the scent of fabric softeners or fresh laundry. I think I also occasionally smell a bit of mint, which I find great. Mint or other herbs like basil always pair excellently with citrus scents.
The base, unfortunately, turns out to be rather insignificant. The lovely scents from the top and heart notes fade more and more, so that nothing remains of the beautiful scent. I would say that you should reapply the scent before reaching the base.

The Sillage and Longevity:

The sillage is quite weak, as is the case with most Clean fragrances (and generally citrusy and fresh scents as well). That’s always a bit of a shame, but still, the scent feels good when you spray it on a hot day. The longevity is about 3-4 hours, after which hardly anything of the scent remains.

The Bottle:

The bottle is rectangular and has a very thick bottom. A white label with the fragrance name and brand is stuck on the front. The cap is made of wood and looks nice. All in all, the bottle is nothing extraordinary, but according to the description, it is made from only sustainable raw materials.

Conclusion:

Citron Fig is a nice scent, but I only like the top and heart notes here. The scent becomes significantly less interesting towards the base and “drifts” along, and is also so close to the body that you have to smell it closely to perceive anything at all.

Therefore, you can best use the scent like a cologne, meaning you should reapply it as needed. The lemon scent and especially the wonderful scent of the sweet mandarin are quite pleasant and refreshing on hot days. However, there are fresh scents that still smell nice in the base; still, you can take a look at or sniff this scent.

Eww,… the wedding is getting closer… oh I can hardly wait to dance at the wedding! But not because it’s a celebration, no, but because that will mean that everything will be as good as over once the day ends. That means I will dance with joy that everyone will leave after the wedding! Yaaa! :DD

Well then, have a nice evening everyone… I have a rather stressful week ahead of me… ugh!

11/16/2017

7.5Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

Leimbacher
2871 Reviews

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Leimbacher

Top Review 17

A lemony luxury bath cleaner that runs away...

... because it's cowardly :)))

Jokes aside, "Citron Fig" by Reserve is one of the better fig scents I've ever encountered. It's comparable to Heeley's "Menthe Fraiche," just a bit more figgy. Quite pretty, pure, summery, fresh - and this comes from someone who usually avoids and doesn't like figs in fragrances. So, anyone who is fond of figs and appreciates their green fuzziness will likely bounce with joy here.

"Citron Fig" combines the best attributes of its two namesakes and adds an exquisite mint leaf. And that's what makes the difference. Sometimes it's the little things. The fig is clearly noticeable, yet this time it's transparent and pleasant. The lemon is of high quality and makes the scent a refrigerator tip. Musk serves as the adhesive and dispersing agent as always, and with a minimal woodiness, it wraps up a thoroughly excellent scent experience a bit prematurely. The fragrance plays above its price range in quality.

Bottle: fits well with such a clean person.
Sillage: hardly makes an appearance - even in heat.
Longevity: 4-5 hours play in its weight class.

Conclusion: Lemon and fig - the name already says enough. And yet, I am shocked at how fine and elegant this summer refresher feels. Definitely a highlight in the Clean catalog. A secret tip for any hot summer day.

09/16/2018

8.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Novalis
43 Reviews

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Novalis

Top Review 17

The Citrusy Fig....

For me, the brand "Clean Reserve" is the ultimate rediscovery.
Why?
As I mentioned in my first comment about "Chanel Égoïste," I focus on specific aspects when it comes to a fragrance. Even if some readers might chuckle now - it should be - healthy - or rather - not harmful. For me, two substances have particularly come into focus for a long time, which I believe could be skillfully omitted. Even the most expensive and exquisite fragrances often contain these substances. I'm talking about Ethylhexyl and Butylphenyl.
Even today, fragrances can simply be preserved with alcohol. With these two substances, tinted bottles or even completely opaque bottles can be produced. Surely, some will now say: "Well, Citronellol, Geraniol, and whatever else they are called also belong to the natural allergens." Nevertheless, I assert that it is particularly these two chemical substances that have a significant impact.
Therefore, it holds even more true for me: RESPECT for this fragrance, in many ways.
1. Despite a summery citrus fig scent, the longevity is somewhat longer than with other candidates in this area. However, you can't compare it to Chanel "Blanche."
2. The sustainability of the company.
3. The manageable ingredients.

Regarding the scent, I must say that I smell fig the entire time. The lemon is subtly present, but for my nose, it’s just nuances. So here, it is clearly not a classic citrus fragrance. This scent makes me happy and allows me to start the day relaxed.
For those interested:
To better perceive further facets and nuances of a fragrance, I always use a method that will make some laugh out loud.
Every time I smell the fragrance on my skin at certain intervals, I lean in with my lips to the sprayed area and exhale against it while simultaneously inhaling through my nose. I only detect some facets through this method.
Well, free from the motto: A person without quirks is boring:-).

In this sense, I embrace you Citron Fig:-)

07/18/2020

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Parfümlein
124 Reviews

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Parfümlein

20

Inventory: 2019 vs. 2020

When I started to focus my attention on individual fragrant objects of desire last autumn, Citron Fig seemed to me the epitome of a perfect summer fragrance: Fresh. Bright. Sparkling. Citrusy. Sweet. Long-lasting. Invigorating. Clarifying. Elegant. Chic.
Buying Citron Fig meant, I thought, to smell summer forever, to start the bright, early morning with this extremely harmonious citrus note and to remain awake and fresh for the rest of the day, in a good mood and focused, one with the idea of a summer bottled. Rarely has a fig been so clear and yet so unobtrusive as in Citron Fig, a lemon so zesty and bell-like, a ginger-cardamom spice note so gently cushioned by the sweet fruit juice of the mandarin. Rarely does a citrus fragrance last so long, four, five hours and beyond, and develop so wonderfully warm into a woody base that provides a strong, spicy foundation for all the flying, fruity, citrusy capers.
I thought Citron Fig was perfect for all time, and I bought it full of anticipation for summer.

But just as different as life is this summer, so different is the fragrance for me. What has changed is a lot, and Citron Fig has lost its abilities somewhere in this endless loop of constantly new problems: The scent seems flat, identity-less, empty, as if it could only unfold its full effect where a welcoming committee is already waiting for it. In this respect, I find it opportunistic: It cannot evoke good moods, lift spirits, or deliver the ultimate freshness kick in the morning. It can basically only reflect what is already there - and thus it feels like a faint echo of last year's fragrance experience, a stale Prosecco in place of a grand Champagne.
Citron Fig is an extremely balanced, harmonious summer fragrance. But it is not a magic potion that awakens wanderlust, lures to other shores, or invites daydreaming. It is a clean scent that needs a dominant wearer. It is indeed a reserved fragrance, though not in the sense in which this label was intended. Let’s try a self-inventory.
*******
Inventory 2019:

This is my job,
this is my stress,
here is my vacation
in the cottage on the mountain.

A scent, a bottle,
my fig, lemon,
I have fixed this freshness
to my skin.

Fixed here with this
precious sweetness,
which I use as a mirror
of the sun.

My morning is warm
and sunny and early,
my evening is a secret
and starlight clear.

the night is my sheet,
the moon is my pillow,
from freshness comes sweetness,
it lasts until morning.

Two, three cigarettes,
a glass of red wine, a book,
a few spicy notes,
a woody finish,

I almost never argue,
I complain very often,
my fig, lemon,
my wealth, much blindness.

*******
Inventory 2020:

My lemon, my fig,
my cowardice, my silence,
I haven’t seen my workplace
since March.

Relaxation, much calm,
no stress and no vacation,
still a morning,
little warmth, hardly any light.

No smoking, no red wine,
no sleeping, no waking,
still the stars,
but I am not there.

My lemon, my fig,
my cowardice, my silence,
my fears, my masks,
they close the mouth.

To the familiar, I have
sprayed my scent.
Who can I save?
I do not save him.
This is my scent.
This is its bottle.
No fig, no lemon.
Only cowardice, only trembling.
*******

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