Henri Bendel Wild Fig
Thursday, October 6th, 2005Dessert. 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.