Name: Athenean James Heeley
Brand: James Heeley
Rating: 3.85 (234 reviews)

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elgranpol69 December 6, 2022

This house’s perfumes change dramatically on the skin. In my case, it starts with prominent fig and melon, until the melon fades and the fig takes center stage over a sandalwood base that lasts till the end. It has a green, exciting, and vigorous vibe with a powerful trail and great projection. At the end, the woody notes and sandalwood stand out while the fig softens, giving the sensation of wearing the entire fig tree on your skin. I see it as unisex, perfect for summer or spring, and on my skin it lasts over 12 hours. It’s not complex but very pleasant; I think it’s one of the best from the house—fresh, potent, and high quality. I loved it and already bought a bottle.

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elgranpol69 December 6, 2022

This house creates perfumes that change radically depending on the skin. On me, it starts with fig and melon, then the melon fades and the fig takes over on a sandalwood base that lasts until the end. It gives off a green, exciting, and vigorous vibe with a powerful trail and great projection. At the end, the woody notes and sandalwood stand out while the fig softens, as if you’re wearing the entire fig tree on your skin. I feel it’s super unisex, perfect for summer or spring, and on my skin it lasts more than 12 hours. It’s not complex, but it’s very pleasant and a great fig-based perfume. It’s worth trying; although I haven’t used all of theirs, I believe this is one of their best: fresh, potent, with good performance and acceptable quality. I loved it and already bought a bottle.

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SirCharlie May 2, 2022

Athens is one of Heeley’s best, maybe the best, where the fig and melon feel organic and alive, like a tray of ripe fruit with a precise sweetness. Beyond the fruits, I detect a fresh green note, like fig leaf, and a slightly woody base with little evolution but constant naturalness. It’s not the most original, but it gives an interesting twist to a scent like Philosykos by Diptyque, going fruity without anything to envy. I see it as ideal for heat, unisex, and relaxed moments with good performance. I recommend trying it if you like green and fruity scents with a wearable sweetness. Rating: 7.5/10

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SirCharlie April 23, 2022

Athens is undoubtedly one of the best, if not the absolute best, I’ve tried from Heeley. The fig and melon dominate with an organic, vibrant freshness, like a tray of ripe fruit with a precise sweetness. Beyond the fruit, I detect a green touch, like fig leaves, and a slightly woody base; the evolution is minimal, but the naturalness remains constant. While it’s not the most original, it gives an interesting twist to perfumes like Diptyque’s Philosykos, heading into the fruity realm without anything to envy. I see it as ideal for heat, unisex, and relaxed moments, with decent performance. Try it if you like green and fruity scents with a very wearable sweetness. Rating: 7.5/10

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