Fico d'India (Eau de Parfum) by Ortigia

Fico d'India Eau de Parfum

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08/11/2011 - 02:40 PM
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I had this Ortigia filled up yesterday at L. so that I can test it in peace. Today I regret not having bought it!

The scent is simple, but really well done! Finally, a fig scent that smells like fig, doesn’t develop a strange herbaceous note, and doesn’t drift into being too sweet.

The scent progression is linear and beautifully supports the prickly pear. The orange blossom gives it a slight freshness at the beginning, and the sandalwood adds a subtle woodiness to the fig in the base, encouraging it to last longer.

The longevity is quite decent, and the presence is moderate. Since it contains natural ingredients, you should definitely test the scent on your skin.

I forgot to mention something in my comment about Ambra Nera. Although the packaging for Ortigia Aqua Colonia states otherwise, it is generally Eau de Toilette.
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6 Comments
MarronMarron 12 years ago
Unfortunately, it remains just soap, albeit a noble and high-quality one, but still "just" soap. I'm not sad at all, though, since I have a few lovely fig scents in my cabinet... :)
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MarisMaris 12 years ago
Well described. I just don't like it. **Fig** isn't really "my thing."
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TraviataTraviata 14 years ago
I mainly perceive cedarwood. There's more floral than fruity notes around it.
But it's nice, even if it's not a candidate for purchase.
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FlorblancaFlorblanca 14 years ago
Cactus fig doesn't actually smell like fig... I'm intrigued!
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InalaInala 14 years ago
That's right, it's super beautiful and somehow different from the other figs. My favorite in the series is the pure sandalwood scent! I think it's called "Sandalo." I think it's amazing!
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Medusa00Medusa00 14 years ago
Cactus pear thorns, lol
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