Bois de Figuier

Fig Tree Wood

Durance en Provence 2011

I had only experienced the "Spiced Absinth" from Durance en Provence before.
It wasn't a bad scent, but its longevity and projection left a lot to be desired.
"Fig Tree Wood Men" came in an unexpected fragrance package from Oloroso; just like "Spiced Absinth" before it - Thank you for that.

The fig or fig tree has given the perfume its name.
And so the test begins with a fruity and fresh fig note. I would lean more towards fig and fig leaf here, as it smells very much of fruit and less of leaf green.
This opening reminds me of "Vetiver Fatal" by Atelier Cologne, but it is calmer, less sweet, and without the underlying bitter notes found there. I quite like it.

Unfortunately, "Fig Tree Wood Men" has a weak projection right from the start. I had to apply quite a bit to perceive the fig note without having my nose glued to my skin. However, the scent retreats to the skin after just half an hour, and the fig also bids farewell quite quickly.
What remains on the skin for the next 3-4 hours is a hint of light, bright woods.

After that, it's definitely the end of the scent.

1, 2, 3 in a flash...the time for this perfume has run out.