Figue Érotique by Tom Ford
Brand: Tom Ford
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Ripe Kadota fig and green fig leaf with bright bergamot and creamy ylang-ylang, dried down with brown muscovado sugar and vetiver.
Is Figue Érotique worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot and fig leaf, fig and ylang-ylang at the heart, then dries down to brown sugar and vetiver.
Scent Score: 51/100 (Fair). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 44, versatility 75, layerability 51 and value 29, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2025 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Fig Leaf, Fig, Ylang-Ylang, Brown Sugar, Vetiver
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Fig Leaf
Heart Notes
- Fig
- Ylang-Ylang
Base Notes
- Brown Sugar
- Vetiver
Occasions: Daytime, Date Night
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Figue Érotique by Tom Ford belongs to the woody fragrance family. Ripe Kadota fig and green fig leaf with bright bergamot and creamy ylang-ylang, dried down with brown muscovado sugar and vetiver. Figue Érotique opens with Bergamot and Fig Leaf. The heart brings Fig and Ylang-Ylang. It dries down to Brown Sugar and Vetiver.
How to wear Figue Érotique
On skin, Figue Érotique by Tom Ford has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for daytime and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Juice by Commodity. Apply Figue Érotique first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Juice on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Figue Érotique : 2 sprays Juice and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Figue Érotique opens with Bergamot and Fig Leaf.
The heart brings Fig and Ylang-Ylang.
It dries down to Brown Sugar and Vetiver.
What to layer with Figue Érotique
Juice by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and vetiver.
Order: Apply Figue Érotique first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Juice on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Figue Érotique : 2 sprays Juice
Solar Power by Phlur
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and ylang-ylang.
Order: Apply Figue Érotique first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Solar Power on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Figue Érotique : 2 sprays Solar Power
N°5 Eau de Toilette by Chanel
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, ylang-ylang, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Figue Érotique first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer N°5 Eau de Toilette on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Figue Érotique : 2 sprays N°5 Eau de Toilette
La Femme Prada by Prada
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, ylang-ylang, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Figue Érotique first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Femme Prada on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Figue Érotique : 2 sprays La Femme Prada
Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and spicy scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and vetiver.
Order: Apply Figue Érotique first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Spicebomb on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Figue Érotique : 2 sprays Spicebomb
Pairings to approach with care
Brutus by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 37/99
Brutus has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Brutus brings a chypre contrast to this woody scent, and they share bergamot.
Order: Apply Figue Érotique first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Brutus on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Figue Érotique : 1 spray Brutus
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 38/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Figue Érotique first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Figue Érotique : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Juice by Commodity — Both include bergamot and vetiver.
- Solar Power by PhlurBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot and ylang-ylang.
- N°5 Eau de Toilette by Chanel — Both include bergamot, ylang-ylang, and vetiver.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Figue Érotique?
Figue Érotique opens with Bergamot and Fig Leaf. The heart brings Fig and Ylang-Ylang. It dries down to Brown Sugar and Vetiver.
How long does Figue Érotique last, and how strong is it?
Figue Érotique by Tom Ford has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Figue Érotique?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits daytime and date night.
What layers well with Figue Érotique?
Juice by Commodity is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and vetiver. Apply Figue Érotique first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Juice on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Figue Érotique : 2 sprays Juice.
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