Athenean
James HeeleyEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Athenean vs. Premier Figuier
Is Athenean better than Premier Figuier?
Premier Figuier rates higher with the community, while Athenean wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Sandalwood
greenfruitywoodysweetfresh
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The essentials
What's different between Athenean and Premier Figuier?
| Athenean | Premier Figuier | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2021 | 1994 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | James Heeley | Olivia Giacobetti |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Athenean and Premier Figuier smell?
Athenean
Green
Fruity
Ozonic
Woody
Sweet
Fresh
Aquatic
Premier Figuier
Green
Woody
Sweet
Fresh
Fruity
Coconut
Lactonic
Almond
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Athenean and Premier Figuier share?
Top
GalbanumGreen Notes
Asafoetida
Heart
Fig TreeMelonWhite Tea
Fig LeafAlmond Milk
Base
SandalwoodWhite MuskAmber
Coconut MilkSandalwoodDried FruitsLime
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
Fig TreeMelon
Coconut MilkFig Leaf
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Athenean and Premier Figuier work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, Athenean or Premier Figuier?
| Athenean | Premier Figuier | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Athenean and Premier Figuier?
Fig fragrances usually lean into cream or coconut. This one walks through the actual fig tree, wood, sap, and all. It's the cooler, more austere choice. Quieter than you'd expect from the name.Athenean
This is the one that started the fig obsession in niche perfumery. Before Philosykos, before Diptyque got in on the act, L'Artisan gave us a fig that actually smells like a tree, not just a green.Premier Figuier
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