Fig Scents Are The Chicest Way To Wear Fruity Fragrance This Summer

Fruity fragrances are a natural choice for the summer. After all, what says fun and sun like juicy peach, fresh strawberry, and tropical mango? But if you’re looking to buck tradition and wear something a little more unexpected — yet still decidedly fruit-forward — keep reading. I’ve always felt that figs are a highly underrated ingredient in perfumery; among the family of dried and candied fruit notes (which also includes dates, raisins, and orange peel), fig stands out to me for its warm, creamy sweetness that can feel indulgent without veering into cloying. Depending on what it’s paired with, it can lean honeyed and jammy, or warm and grounding, making it one of the most versatile notes to wear year-round. (Fig leaves can also be utilized in perfumery to lend a verdant, invigorating element to the juice.) Thanks to that naturally rich profile, fig pairs especially well with florals, dessert-like gourmands, and even skin-like musks, adding depth without overpoweri