Green fig

Fig trees have been cultivated since the Neolithic era, and their leaves entered early perfume traditions as incense and medicinal aromatics. In Greco‑Roman Egypt, priests burned fig leaf bundles to cleanse sacred spaces, a practice documented on temple walls dating to 200 BCE. Despite this ancient use, the green fig note remained marginal in Western perfumery until the late 20th century. The breakthrough arrived in 1994 when perfumer Olivia Giacobetti launched Premier Figuier, the first fragrance built around a dedicated fig leaf accord. The success sparked a wave of modern compositions that explored the note’s fresh, verdant profile. Throughout the 2000s, green fig migrated from niche creations to mainstream blends, often paired with citrus, woods, or creamy accords to balance its sharpness. Today, the note symbolizes a bridge between historic botanical reverence and contemporary olfactory innovation.