Fig Extasy by Mancera

99% identical to Tom Ford’s Fu*king Fabulous; smells amazing. On my skin, the woods and a light leather dominate.

Excellent Mancera: opens with fig and almond, very similar to TF’s FF. As it dries down, you get fig leaf, lavender, and leather with benzoin—delicious. A great alternative for any weather (except extreme heat).

The most flattering scent in my collection. I imagine a young executive: exquisite and intoxicating. It’s dry and fresh, like a gin tonic. I wish the fig were more prominent, but as it is, it’s perfect. Projection and longevity are excellent.

As the name suggests, this is a total homage to fig. In the first 5-10 minutes, you get those milky fig notes reminiscent of Tom Ford’s Fig Tree, but less plasticky; instead, the creamy base of leather, sandalwood, and a hint of incense makes it sexy and intoxicating. The best part kicks in during the dry-down, where the fig leaf takes over, evoking the woods of the tree itself, supported by cedar and tonka bean in the background. Usage: Extremely versatile. It looks spectacular on a hot day thanks to its green notes, and it also has charm in autumn/winter due to the leather and woody accords. If you’re hunting for a fig scent, this is your warhorse, since most fig fragrances are strictly for summer. I absolutely love it and highly recommend it—it’s incredibly balanced and unisex. However, if you come from the commercial world and want something conventional, this might not be your cup of tea. It’s not complicated, but the fig scent is the epitome of niche; you need to know and love the star ingredient.

Just arrived and it’s a total masculine bomb; if you’re a woman who likes that style, you’ll enjoy it. I don’t smell any fig at all; it’s all fig wood and green leaves. I bought it blind based on reviews praising the fruity opening, but I don’t understand the difference in perception. Never buy this blind thinking it smells like fruit. I grew up on a farm with fig trees, got covered in figs and leaves, and although as an adult I’m still passionate about figs, this perfume smells like none of that. It’s a pity.

Fig Extasy: Sweet fruity opening with fig (very rich). Middle surrounded by fig leaf with greenery and freshness. Dry down defined by green leaf, cedar, leather, thyme, and a resinous base. Projection 4-5 hours, longevity 8 hours. Conclusion: Sweet and fruity at first, then greenery, but the leather, thyme, and resinous base penalize it, adding a dark and unpleasant aroma that overshadows the fragrance. It’s a shame that a rich, green opening is marred. Mancera, please give us a fig with green leaves, fresh and verdant, to redeem this somewhat profane concept.

I found it in a physical store without having smelled it before, but upon testing it on my skin, I was instantly hooked. Here, the fig is in all its facets, very well balanced. It opens sparkling, sweet, and spicy; the heart is a greener fig leaf; the dry down is creamy, sweet, with that fruity lactonic touch. It never becomes overwhelming or too sweet, having an aromatic character and a harmonious, delicate composition. In the dry down, there are woody and warm nuances, without the leather standing out on my skin. I find it 100% unisex, nothing leaning masculine. Very versatile, suitable for all year (maybe not intense heat) and almost all occasions. Performance is good, high projection at the start, and 8 hours of longevity. For now, I think it’s an exquisite scent with great performance. If you’re lovers of this note, try it.

I found it in a physical store and didn’t even know it, but upon testing it on my skin, I was completely hooked. Here fig is in all its facets, very well balanced. It opens sparkling, sweet, and spicy; the heart is fig tree, greener, and as it dries it becomes creamy, sweet, with that typical milky touch of the fruit. It never ends up overwhelming or too sweet, it has an aromatic character and is extremely harmonious. At the end it has woody and warm nuances, without highlighting the leather too much on my skin. I see it as 100% unisex, nothing leaning masculine. It’s versatile, for all seasons (except intense heat) and almost all occasions. Good performance, high projection at the start and lasts about 8 hours. If you’re fig lovers, try it, it’s exquisite.

First time trying it! Smells like freshly cut fig leaves—damp and full of chlorophila—mixed with incense that goes straight to your soul. At first, the pure green and sweet combo gave me a stomach flip, but after letting it settle for a week, it completely transforms! Now it smells like crushing a handful of green leaves with milk in a mortar until it becomes a light, cool cream; it’s super intense, creamy, and cozy. The incense is barely noticeable anymore. It’s about 50% fresh green, 30% sweet, and 20% creamy. The longevity is beast mode, lasting over 12 hours, and the trail fills the whole room. I like it, but I think it’s too green for going out; better suited for home.

Spiced green fig fragrance that smells quite masculine despite being unisex. The opening is very spicy with a fruity fig, ginger, and pepper. Then it evolves wonderfully: the fig turns green and woody, becoming the absolute star, with a subtle leather base and what seems like an undeclared touch of vetiver that gives it a masculine and elegant character. It’s a spring perfume that doesn’t project too much but it’s a marvel. If you like fig, it can’t be missing from your collection.