Henri Bendel Wild Fig
Dessert. This is fig as a dessert. I’m inclined to compare Bendel’s Wild Fig to a Fig Newton. It’s caramelized fructose and fig pulp wrapped up by a vanilla cookie. Yummy, right? It strikes me as a warm comfort-food scent. Alas, it’s just not a perfect fit for me. It starts out with a noticably sour twang, and I notice that again towards the end of wear, too. I don’t think, however, that will be the experience for everyone. For example, I’ve read some people on the perfume boards complaining of powder, and I happen to get zero powder from Wild Fig. Staying power for all the perfumes I’ve tried from the Bendel line is poor, and this is no exception. I get an hour, maybe two tops. Still, it’s worth a look-sniff if sweet frags tend to act with tenacity on you. And if you like dessert.
December 2nd, 2005 at 7:08 pm
I disagree on the Henri Bendel Wild Fig. I find that it has incredible staying power. If I put it on in the morning, I can still smell it all day. It is definitely a different type of scent, however, it’s a good one.
December 3rd, 2005 at 1:01 pm
Oh you’re lucky then! I simply can’t make it last on me at all, which is a bummer. Glad to hear there is someone this works well for, Shannon.
February 5th, 2006 at 6:18 am
It lasts and it isthe best smell. I rarely find a perfume I like. This is the exception. I love it.