07/09/2025

DRKSHDW
87 Reviews

DRKSHDW
2
FRIGGIN' GOOD... OR FIGGIN' GOOD?
This is a pretty little summery fresh gem I genuinely enjoy. As you might’ve guessed from the name, fig is absolutely the main character here. It’s a lush, green fig, but with a creamy, coconutty smoothness that keeps it from going full salad.
The opening? A fleeting burst of citrus. It fizzes up like the pop of a sparkling drink on a hot day, then quickly hands the mic to our figgy friend. The heart of the scent is perched delicately on a mineralic green base with just a touch of moss, giving it that outdoorsy, breezy feel. But don’t worry, it doesn’t go full soapy chypre like the original Eau de Vertu... No floral-oakmoss drama here.
Instead, Figue de Vertu leans into creamy, subtly sweet territory. There's even a hint of salty caramel in the base — not enough to call it a gourmand. The caramel is more of a sunny mood enhancer than a sweet tooth attack.
What really stands out is how balanced it is. The fig stays vegetal and green, not syrupy or jammy. The florals? Barely a whisper. The whole thing sparkles and dances — crisp, clean, and effortlessly elegant. Perfect for warm days. A feel-good, good-mood fragrance.
The opening? A fleeting burst of citrus. It fizzes up like the pop of a sparkling drink on a hot day, then quickly hands the mic to our figgy friend. The heart of the scent is perched delicately on a mineralic green base with just a touch of moss, giving it that outdoorsy, breezy feel. But don’t worry, it doesn’t go full soapy chypre like the original Eau de Vertu... No floral-oakmoss drama here.
Instead, Figue de Vertu leans into creamy, subtly sweet territory. There's even a hint of salty caramel in the base — not enough to call it a gourmand. The caramel is more of a sunny mood enhancer than a sweet tooth attack.
What really stands out is how balanced it is. The fig stays vegetal and green, not syrupy or jammy. The florals? Barely a whisper. The whole thing sparkles and dances — crisp, clean, and effortlessly elegant. Perfect for warm days. A feel-good, good-mood fragrance.