Fig Girl Fall Has Officially Arrived: Here’s How to Perfect the Jammy Trend, from Fragrance to Skincare

      Six months ago, I started eating with the seasons, and now my beauty routine mirrors what I have on my plate. For instance, during the summer, I was keen on trying out citrus-infused cocktails and experimenting with manicures in yellow and orange shades. Currently, pumpkin has been the star of both my meals and my personal care regimen. While I had intended to gradually introduce figs into my beauty routine, I never anticipated that fig-based skincare, fragrances, and makeup would suddenly appear all over my FYP in October, well before I began actively searching for new items to add to my collection. After saving hundreds of screenshots and TikToks, I’ve finally narrowed down 21 fig beauty products from brands such as Diptyque, Salt & Stone, Elemis, and Victoria Beckham Beauty that I plan to purchase for the foreseeable future.

      **Perfume**

      **Jo Malone London**

      *Fig & Lotus Flower Cologne*

      Scent Type: Warm florals

      Notes: Fig leaf, lotus flower, vetiver, neroli

      This fragrance from Jo Malone London is inspired by the lush figs and lotus flowers of the ancient Hanging Gardens. It envelops the skin in juicy fig, delicate lotus flower, earthy vetiver, and bright neroli. With its lightly floral and green character, it stands out as one of the most authentic fig-leaf fragrances I've encountered.

      **Diptyque**

      *Philosykos Eau de Parfum*

      Scent Type: Aromatic woods

      Notes: Fig leaves, fig tree sap, black pepper

      Whereas some fig fragrances lean woody and green, others emphasize their fresh and milky essence. Diptyque's Philosykos captures the vitality of leaves, sun-warmed bark, sweet tree sap, and vibrant black pepper. Although I often link this scent to cooler weather, it's equally lovely in spring and summer. Additionally, the artistic design of its bottle, featuring an etched fig tree grove and the sea, is particularly striking.

      **YSL Beauty**

      *Lavallière Eau de Parfum*

      Scent Type: Fruity floral

      Notes: Black currant bud absolute, fig accord, bergamot, geranium essence, Isparta rose petal, jasmine sambac absolute, vetiver essence, cashmeran, musk

      The fig's syrupy sweetness takes the spotlight in YSL's Lavallière Eau de Parfum. The lush fruit is complemented by green, woody notes, leading to a radiant damascena rose and rose water. While it starts with bright notes, the dry-down reveals a warm allure that pairs beautifully with earthy scents.

      **D.S. & Durga**

      *Debaser Eau de Parfum*

      Scent Type: Aromatic fruit

      Notes: Bergamot, green leaf, pear stem, fig, coconut milk, iris, blond woods, tonka bean, moss

      At the center of this fragrance is ripe fig, enhanced by iris, bergamot, and coconut milk which gives it a distinctive charm. The inspiration behind it ties to music, youthful romance, and the humidity of August. The unique blend also incorporates Haitian vetiver and lime oil for an added freshness.

      **Guerlain**

      *Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver Eau de Parfum*

      Scent Type: Citrus floral

      Notes: Bergamot, fig leaf, petitgrain, fig accord, neroli, rose, cedar, vetiver, tonka bean

      Drawing inspiration from Calabria, Italy, Guerlain’s floral-citrus scent intertwines a burst of bergamot with a smooth fig accord. It then reveals creamy neroli, warm vetiver, and comforting almond. Additionally, this scent is refillable and formulated with 95% naturally derived ingredients, including sustainably sourced beetroot alcohol. It encapsulates a sun-drenched Italian coastal experience in a bottle.

      **L'Artisan Parfumeur**

      *Premier Figuier Extrême Eau de Parfum*

      Scent Type: Woody fruit

      Notes: Gorse, peach, fig leaves, dried fruits, almond milk, fig, coconut milk, pine needles, sandalwood, fig wood

      The enchanting fig aroma of Premier Figuier was envisioned by perfumer Olivia Giacobetti while she was under a fragrant fig tree in southern France. This blend of fig leaves, fruit, and wood is accentuated by sticky, sweet peach, coconut milk, and creamy sandalwood. Its impressive sillage lasts up to eight hours on my skin and clothing.

      **Home Fragrance**

      Scent Type: Green woods

      Notes: Fig leaves, green facets

      I have kept this fruity, fresh fragrance in every apartment I've occupied and always stock up for unexpected guests. The Fig Tree candle boasts a cool, powdery scent inspired by the 700 fig trees in Louis XIV’s gardens at Versailles. Its silky, clear fig-leaf notes mesh with vibrant green aspects, conjuring images of fresh foliage