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Eau de parfum
Chandrika Thomas Fig & Geranium
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fig & Geranium — a fruity-floral character
Chandrika Thomas Fig & Geranium is a unisex eau de parfum with an expressive, multifaceted character.
The fragrance belongs to the floral and fougère families, combining juicy fruity nuances, fresh greenery, delicate flowers and a deep woody-ambery base.
It is a composition for those who enjoy distinctive fragrances with character and do not limit their perfume wardrobe by traditional gender boundaries.
The brand Chandrika Thomas creates unisex fragrances in which natural motifs receive a modern, elegant interpretation.
Fig & Geranium continues this idea: the name immediately suggests a duo of fig and geranium, but the composition unfolds much more broadly, gradually moving from green freshness to soft florality and a warm woody trail.
Fragrance pyramid and development
The top notes open with a juicy accord of fig, apple and mandarin. Green grass adds the sensation of freshly cut stems to the opening, while olive brings an unusual, slightly tart nuance.
As a result, the opening smells fruity, green and fresh at the same time, without excessive sweetness.
In the heart of the composition, geranium becomes the main expressive accent, bringing cool greenery together with a subtle rosy nuance.
Lily of the valley and magnolia make the scent airier and brighter, while rose adds soft floral roundness.
The heart of Fig & Geranium feels polished, clean and elegant, while retaining a lively natural quality.
The finish is built around amber, moss, vanilla and oak. Amber warmth softens the earthy, mossy accord, vanilla adds delicate gourmand depth, and oak creates a dry woody framework.
In the base, the fragrance becomes richer and more textured, leaving a warm, long-lasting impression on the skin.
Longevity, sillage and wearability
Fig & Geranium is an eau de parfum with a very strong sillage.
It is therefore especially well suited to those who value a noticeable presence and want the composition to continue lingering in the air after application.
It unfolds most expressively in cool weather, during evening occasions, on walks or at special events when you want to emphasize your individuality.
No exact recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing are provided for this fragrance.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small number of sprays and assess how it develops on your own skin.
For a softer effect, the eau de parfum can be applied to pulse points; before applying it to fabric, it is best to test its reaction on an inconspicuous area.
How to compare Fig & Geranium
In terms of mood, the fragrance may appeal to fans of O Boticario Glamour Amour, M. Micallef Ylang in Gold Nectar and Jill Stuart Jill Stuart Sweet Dreams.
These compositions share an interest in bright, distinctly feminine floral scents, but Fig & Geranium stands out through its combination of fig, geranium, green nuances and a mossy-woody base.
As a result, it comes across not as a simple sweet floral fragrance, but as an expressive unisex release with natural depth.
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