Infusion de Figue

Infusion de Figue arrives as a masterclass in botanical restraint—a fragrance that whispers rather than proclaims. Daniela Andrier has crafted something deceptively simple: citrus and fig, yet the interplay between these two elements reveals surprising complexity. The mandarin orange cuts through with a sharp, almost zesty clarity, refusing to let the fig become merely creamy or gourmand. Instead, the fig heart develops as something green and slightly astringent, speaking more to the plant's leaves and unripe fruit than to the dried, jammy versions we know. This is where galbanum enters—that distinctive, almost petrol-tinged green note—creating a peculiar tension: the fig wants to be soft and inviting, whilst the galbanum insists on a vegetal, almost herbal temperament.

What emerges is a fragrance for those who appreciate Mediterranean gardens more than Mediterranean desserts. It's the scent of afternoon light filtering through fig leaves, the slight bitterness of crushed stems. The musk and mastic base layer in softly, adding a subtle powdery texture rather than any creamy indulgence, which only reinforces the fragrance's commitment to greenness and freshness.