The smell in short
The first thing you smell is angelica and black currant. The heart brings fig and galbanum. On the skin it settles into cypress and Virginia cedar. Overall it smells woody and fruity.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Purple Fig notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Vilhelm Parfumerie Purple Fig EDP
Purple Fig EDP is made by Vilhelm Parfumerie. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Tiziana Terenzi Cassiopea spreads further.
Vilhelm Parfumerie perfumes worth knowing
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Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €271, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Creed Royal Oud and Tiziana Terenzi Cassiopea.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by fruity and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and fruity smells and notes like fig and cypress. Less obvious notes include lemon and cyclamen. Perfume fans rate it 3.61 out of 5.
When in the day to wear Purple Fig
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Is Purple Fig long lasting?
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Creed Royal Oud and Tiziana Terenzi Cassiopea last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like cypress and Virginia cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Purple Fig dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Molinard Figue (3 shared notes), Creed Royal Oud (3 shared notes), Banana Republic Metal Rain (3 shared notes) and Tiziana Terenzi Cassiopea (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Banana Republic Metal Rain starts from €104.
More questions
Is Purple Fig unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Is Purple Fig good for summer?
It is better in fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2016.