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Vilhelm Parfumerie · Sold as unisex
Purple Fig
A sunlit kitchen where the ripe sweetness of purple figs blends with the crispness of freshly picked lemon, creating a moment suspended between freshness and comfort.
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Purple FigLuxury · $250+
37%Similar accords, often for lessWild Fig & Cassis · Jo Malone LondonPremium tier, $100–250 · shares cassis, fig and cyclamen8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Purple Fig by Vilhelm Parfumerie was launched in 2016 and is crafted by perfumer Jérôme Epinette. This composition opens with the bright freshness of lemon and angelica, which contrasts beautifully against the rich depth of fig and cassis. The heart note of cyclamen adds a soft floral touch that balances the fruity vibrancy, while galbanum brings an earthy green element to the mix. As it settles into its base notes of virginian cedar and musk, Purple Fig evokes a warm, woody embrace that feels both comforting and intriguing.
Apply Purple Fig in light layers to allow its complex notes to develop gradually. The fresh citrus opening fades within an hour, but the warm woody base continues to linger throughout the day. This fragrance is best for daytime wear when you want a balance of brightness and warmth.
Fig. 01 — Purple Fig, Vilhelm Parfumerie
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Jérôme Epinette
The hand behind ByredoJérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.
Designer Vilhelm Parfumerie
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The originalPurple FigVilhelm Parfumerie · Luxury · $250+Jo Malone London · 2002Wild Fig & CassisShares Cassis, Fig and Cyclamen$100–250★ 3.93 (637)36%Match
Goldfield & Banks Australia · 2024Mystic BlissShares Cassis and Fig$100–250★ 3.79 (546)36%Match
Marc Jacobs · 2008Marc Jacobs Splash FigShares Fig and Cypress$40–100★ 3.94 (111)
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 22%, disliked or hated by 22%.