Ah Prada, you and I took a little while to warm up to each other. I actually didn’t want to buy blindly anymore...
And I was probably only so patient because I love your sister
Infusion d'Amande so much and your bottles look so wonderful together. So I gave you time.
And now: Je ne regrette rien
Yes, it’s true, Infusion de Figue is such a different fig than one might know from other fragrances. But that’s what makes it special for me. I understand that it may not resonate with everyone.
I had my difficulties with the Prada fig at first. During the first testing, the spark just didn’t seem to ignite. Even when I first wore it, I was still uncertain. But somehow, the scent quietly crept into my heart. Since then, I reach for it incredibly often. So often that I have to force myself to use another fragrance from my collection.
The scent starts off zesty, fruity, with a wonderful mandarin. The mandarin quickly becomes sticky and resinous, and then the fig makes its appearance. The fig also wallows in the same resin, a wonderful symbiosis of the specified mastic resin and galbanum. Prada manages to be spring-fresh through the combination of mandarin and fig while still providing a warmth that is incredibly special. When it’s still bitterly cold in the early morning, the scent warms me. When the sun shines and the thermometer climbs to a spring-like 18 degrees, it refreshes me.
Infusion de Figue is not a green fig. It is fruity, resinous, and becomes wonderfully creamy in the dry down. It doesn’t disturb anyone, as the notes harmonize beautifully together.
This creamy Infusion DNA is clearly recognizable. Nevertheless, it is a standalone scent with many unique features.
Longevity and sillage are not particularly remarkable. Those who read my reviews know that I have skin on which everything holds well. However, I do actually spray this one again in the afternoon. Maybe just because I want to smell it in full force again.
Fig lovers should definitely try this one, but it’s best to erase all their expectations beforehand and fully immerse themselves in this beauty.