Verveine Figuier by Phaedon bottle
Phaedon

Verveine Figuier

3.9/5 · 79 votes Unisex 2012
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Vervain
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity2.6/5
Sillage2.9/5
Day83
Night3
Summer100
Spring63
Fall17
Winter3
Our take

Verveine Figuier is for the person who walks out of the city when the air turns warm. It suits someone who wants a scent that feels like sitting under a tree with a book, where the shade is cool and the sunlight hits the pages. This fragrance argues that freshness does not need to be loud to be present. The opening combines fig leaf and vervain to create a green impression that feels immediate. It captures the sap and the stem rather than the fruit itself. There is a lactonic quality that gives the greens a soft texture, preventing the scent from feeling sharp or clinical.

The argument continues as cedar and licorice enter the middle. The licorice adds a subtle, dry sweetness that twists the familiar wood into something unexpected. It is not a gourmand sweetness, but a crisp edge that keeps the green theme moving forward. The cedar provides a clean backbone, ensuring the fragrance maintains its structure even as the notes shift. This combination creates a specific mood that feels intelligent and composed. It is a scent that fits a morning spent outdoors or a bright afternoon in a garden, reflecting a clear sky and open air.

As it settles, oakmoss and benzoin form the base. The benzoin brings a resinous warmth that grounds the fig leaf, while the oakmoss retains the earthy connection to the start. This drydown supports the initial freshness without turning heavy. The fragrance makes a case for a style that is both natural and refined, offering a portrait of verdant calm. It holds onto that green, woody character, letting the vervain and fig linger near the skin in a way that feels like part of the environment

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