Italian Summer Fig The Body Shop 2015 Eau de Toilette

… and I kept saying that spring is coming. And of course, summer too. That it will finally get warmer. I tried to comfort you because you were constantly complaining that it would keep raining and be cold (well, okay, it is indeed raining a lot today, but still… :D). But you never believed me and stared at me in disbelief as I kept bringing fresher scents to talk about such summery fragrances.

And now? Now it’s warm (as I said, aside from today’s rain…), at least mostly,… tsss… so don’t say I didn’t tell you. But you are known for always complaining. Therefore, I can already see it coming that soon you will be whining that it’s TOO HOT in summer, tss… what a bunch of whiners you all are.

But there is a fragrant solution for hot days: namely fresh and easygoing scents like this fragrance here! It’s a shame if you don’t particularly like figs and somewhat simplistic fragrances, but you should definitely give it a try, I think… :D

**The scent:**
The scent starts immediately with a nice and very authentic, fruity fig, which gives off its unmistakably beautiful, but sometimes slightly dry or stuffy aroma. However, it is loose and light (and especially green) and fits into summer as well as a perfume fits into an asylum!
He he, anyway, the aforementioned stuffiness dissipates immediately, and the scent continues to smell of figs, and I must say, the scent is extremely reminiscent of Philosykos by Diptyque.
The notes of grape leaf and crocus mentioned in the top notes, however, are hardly perceptible…
The fig smells quite long on its own, only in the base do hints of woods come into play. But otherwise, it stays that way and doesn’t change much. The scent is very simple, but also beautiful.

**The sillage and longevity:**
The sillage is at best below average and therefore unfortunately not particularly strong. You have to stand very close to the scent enthusiasts to perceive the fragrance on them.
Thus, the longevity is not particularly long either, but rather fleeting… well, okay, about four to five hours are possible, but during that time the scent is really only faintly present on the skin.

**The bottle:**
The bottle is hemispherical and has facets all over, making it look like a halved and peeled fruit or something. It has a light green/yellow gradient and ends with a transparent, rectangular cap. It’s not particularly special, but it still looks quite nice.

Hmm,… my first impression immediately told me: This is Philosykos by Diptyque! Hmmm…. how wonderful!!! Because I love Philosykos! And yes, this scent is indeed listed as a twin, and I can only confirm that this fragrance smells almost as exact as the wonderful scent from Diptyque. Because even with Philosykos, you basically smell the fig the whole time, from start to finish, fresh and green and just beautifully fragrant.

So, anyone who has always liked Philosykos but found the scent, which is actually quite simple, a bit expensive, will find a great and, above all, equivalent alternative here with the much cheaper Italian Summer Fig!

Thus, the scent is a great summer fragrance. And yes, damn it, summer is definitely COMING!!! :D Even now in April, it is supposed to get unusually warm, in some places even up to 30 degrees!! Even if it should rain a lot today.
And even if there are still some cooler days among the beautiful, warm ones, it will get warmer. Hot, really really hot! Puuuuh…. :D
Then you will be glad to have such easygoing and beautifully scented fragrances that are not heavy and can be worn excellently during the day or even in the evening!

Oh yes, my rating reflects my preference for fig scents and is also high because it really reminds me of the wonderful Philosykos. If I weren’t a fig fan, the scent would still land in the 7.5 - 8.0 range due to its beautiful aroma!