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DSH Perfumes Figue Interdite Perfume
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Figue Interdite Perfume: a green fantasy by DSH Perfumes
Figue Interdite Perfume is a niche fragrance by DSH Perfumes, released in 2018.
The composition was created by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz and became part of the Botanical collection, dedicated to the striking beauty of natural materials.
This is a unisex perfume in extrait de parfum concentration, giving it a rich, full-bodied, and especially long-lasting character.
The name Figue Interdite Perfume promises a story of forbidden, sensual fruit, yet the composition explores this theme with greater subtlety and complexity.
Here, fruity softness meets cool greenery, airy florals, mossy facets, and a refined woody base.
As a result, the fragrance is not a sweet single-note accord, but a layered olfactory portrait in which natural freshness gradually takes on a warm, slightly mysterious character.
Character and scent profile
The olfactory profile of Figue Interdite Perfume combines green, fruity, and floral directions.
It features juicy nuances of apricot and peach, the freshness of bergamot and blackcurrant leaf, and the herbaceous-bitter accents of galbanum and davana.
This palette makes the opening lively and energetic without being sharp: the citrus sparkle is quickly softened by fruity roundness and gradually leads into a floral heart.
Ambrette plays a special role in the composition, offering a soft musky, slightly fruity, and naturally warm scent.
Alongside it, iris, jasmine, rose, mimosa, neroli, linden blossom, and ylang-ylang unfold.
The floral accord does not feel overly powdery or cloying: green and woody facets support it, allowing the fragrance to maintain a balance of tenderness, freshness, and character.
As it develops, Figue Interdite Perfume becomes deeper.
Cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, oakmoss, and fir resin form an expressive base with dry, resinous, slightly forest-like nuances, while costus adds an unusual cool, earthy facet.
The sillage is described as very strong, making the fragrance noticeable in the air and able to linger on skin and clothing for a long time.
Who Figue Interdite Perfume is for
As a unisex fragrance, Figue Interdite Perfume is not limited by traditional gender boundaries.
On one person’s skin, it may highlight the juiciness of fruit and the softness of flowers; on another, it may bring forward mossy-woody depth, green bitterness, and resinous warmth.
It is a choice for those who enjoy artisanal perfumery with a noticeable presence, unconventional note combinations, and a natural, not perfectly polished character.
Its rich concentration and very strong sillage are especially fitting in cool weather, when woody, balsamic, and mossy nuances unfold more expressively.
The fragrance suits an evening, a cultural event, a walk, or any occasion when you want to leave a memorable impression.
In warm weather, it is best applied sparingly, as the density of an extrait de parfum and its rich composition can quickly become the main focus of a look.
The source information does not provide exact recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing.
Given its high longevity and strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small amount, assess its development on the skin, and add more only if needed.
This approach preserves the composition’s harmony and lets you experience its shifting fruity, floral, green, and woody facets without overwhelming the senses.
The fragrance in the brand’s style
DSH Perfumes presents an American approach to niche perfumery, where respect for natural imagery meets the freedom to experiment.
Figue Interdite Perfume reflects this aesthetic well: rather than offering an obvious fruity accord, it creates a complex interplay of fruit, foliage, flowers, moss, resins, and wood.
Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’s work makes the fragrance recognizable to admirers of botanical perfumery and emphasizes the individuality of the Botanical collection.
Similar fragrances to explore
If you are drawn to the fruity-green side of Figue Interdite Perfume, you may also wish to explore Richard Dirty Mango, Kenzo Ca Sent Beau, and Chopard Casmir Fragrance Festival White.
They do not replicate the DSH Perfumes composition literally, but may appeal to lovers of prominent fruity facets, expressive character, and fragrances that easily become the focal point of a look.
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