{"title":"Fig perfume samples","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"fascent-i-fig-you-eau-de-parfum-sample","title":"Fascent I Fig You Eau de Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eI Fig You is a green Eau de Parfum from the French house Fascent, launched in 2023 and described as an energetic escape into nature that comes with a dress code. Green tea, sage and citrus lead; fig leaf and carrot seeds make the middle; vetiver and cedar wood hold the base. Green scents vary a lot on skin, so a 10 ml decant is a fair way to test this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Green tea, Sage, Citruses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Fig leaf, Carrot seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vetiver, Cedar wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCool and clear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top reads like crushed leaves and fresh peel. Green tea adds a pale, faintly bitter freshness, sage a dry herbal note, and the citruses lift it all with a clean sharpness. Nothing here is sweet, and that is deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeaf over fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFig leaf is the green centre, closer to the leaf than to the fruit and slightly bitter. Carrot seeds sit below it with an earthy, dry, root-like texture. The heart stays light on its feet and keeps the green in focus instead of drifting into sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA dry, upright finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVetiver is earthy, grassy and dry, cedar clean and straight. In the base they hold the fresh opening in place and keep the finish calm and woody, with no sugar to soften it. The brand pitches the whole as botanical and grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreat it as a daytime scent and put it to work: a desk, a walk, a mild morning. A light application is enough to judge the green and the woods. Then try it again on a warmer day, since spring and summer suit fresh green scents, and see whether the dry base still feels right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who rank green, herbal and woody scents above sweet ones and want something clean for the office, outdoors or travel. Unisex, and suited to anyone who values freshness with a little earth in it. If you look for fruit or vanilla, the pyramid has none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Fascent I Fig You as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFig leaf and carrot seeds are not everyday notes, and green fragrances can turn sharp or bitter on some skins. The bottle in full is 30 ml, so there is little room to experiment once you own it. A 10 ml decant lets you check the green on your own skin first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the decant exactly?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 ml of I Fig You Eau de Parfum, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample and Fascent is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a sweet perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The pyramid holds green tea, sage, citrus, fig leaf, carrot seeds, vetiver and cedar wood, and nothing sweet. The overall mood is leafy and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich season suits it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring and summer fit a fresh green scent, by day and at work. The woody base keeps it wearable on mild autumn days too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it have a named perfumer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur source does not name one, so we do not either. We know the house, Fascent, is French and the perfume dates from 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fascent","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693351272602,"sku":"DG-FAS-I-FIG-YOU-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693351305370,"sku":"DG-FAS-I-FIG-YOU-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693319782554,"sku":"DG-FAS-I-FIG-YOU-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/fascent-i-fig-you-eau-de-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791395638"},{"product_id":"matiere-premiere-parisian-musc-eau-de-parfum-sample","title":"Matière Première Parisian Musc Eau de Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eParisian Musc, from Matière Première, builds a fluid, minimal, urban Eau de Parfum on ambrette seed from Peru, which the brand calls the only plant-based natural musk. The list is completed by Virginia cedar, ambrettolide, ambroxan and a fig-leaf note. Aurélien Guichard is the perfumer. Quiet musk scents vary widely from skin to skin, so a decant is the careful first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbrette seed (Peru), Cedar oil (Virginia), Ambrettolide, Ambroxan, Fig leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA seed that smells of skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seed supplies a soft, faintly fruity musk that is warm like skin and fully plant-based. Ambrettolide, an aroma molecule the brand names, stretches the musky quality, so the seed can carry the whole perfume. On your skin, this is the layer to study first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCedar, ambroxan, fig leaf\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirginia cedar adds dry, pencil-clean wood. Ambroxan, a second named aroma molecule, joins wood and musk into one soft surface. The fig leaf brings a green touch, the leaf and sap of the tree rather than its fruit. Together they keep the musk from sitting too soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFluid, minimal, close\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe list explains the brand's word fluid: no heavy resin, no sweet fruit, no dense floral. The perfume should sit close, clean and a little green, more a quality of the skin than a trail. Whether that feels refined or too faint is exactly what a few test days reveal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut the decant on clean skin and let it work without competing scents. Wear it to a desk for a day, then to a quieter weekend, and check how near it stays. Quiet scents do not announce themselves, so ask yourself in the afternoon whether you can still sense it, and whether you like what you find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone after a clean scent that stays near the skin, with some structure from cedar and a green edge of leaf. The house calls its fragrances gender neutral, and this one suits anyone who would sooner be noticed up close than across a room. If you want a scent that announces you, the sample will show how restrained this one is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Matière Première Parisian Musc as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single plant-based musk carries the whole perfume, so how you perceive it matters more than usual, and musk perception differs a lot between people. The list is short and frank, even naming the aroma molecules. Wearing a 10 ml decant filled from the original bottle shows how it behaves on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParisian Musc Eau de Parfum, filled by FragranceGems from the original 100 ml bottle into a 10 ml glass spray vial and labelled by us. Matière Première does not supply it, and we are not affiliated with the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is ambrette seed?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe seed of a plant, with a musky aroma. The brand calls it the only plant-based natural musk, and here it is the Peruvian centrepiece of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy are the notes a single list?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatière Première lists five materials without splitting them into levels. We follow that and show one list, so nothing is moved or invented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a good one for an office test?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a calm, close perfume, so the decant is easy to test among other people. Wear it for a working day and see whether it stays pleasantly present for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matière Première","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693351469210,"sku":"DG-MPR-PARISIAN-MUSC-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693351501978,"sku":"DG-MPR-PARISIAN-MUSC-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693319880858,"sku":"DG-MPR-PARISIAN-MUSC-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/matiere-premiere-parisian-musc-eau-de-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791397494"},{"product_id":"le-labo-the-matcha-26-eau-de-parfum-sample","title":"Le Labo Thé Matcha 26 Eau de Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eThé Matcha 26 is an Eau de Parfum by Le Labo, created by Frank Voelkl and released in 2021. The brand links it to matcha in Japanese culture, more than a drink and more than a fragrance, a quiet moment of introspection. A tea accord with fig, vetiver and cedar is subtle by design, and a 10 ml decant is the way to judge subtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatcha tea accord, Fig, Vetiver, Cedar woods, Bitter orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA matcha tea accord\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first idea is the matcha accord, which the brand calls a tea accord rather than a note taken from the plant itself. Expect a green, slightly bitter, creamy impression. On a sample, this opening tells you quickly whether tea in a perfume feels calming or too plain for your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreamy fig and bitter orange\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFig adds a soft creaminess to the tea, and bitter orange lifts it with a trace of peel and tartness. The list gives no top, heart and base, so these four or five materials arrive together. Notice which one you smell first on your own skin, as it changes from person to person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoft vetiver and cedar woods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVetiver and cedar woods give the quiet, dry structure beneath the tea. The brand presents the result as a skin scent, meant for the wearer and the few who stand very close. The drydown is where you find out if that closeness is what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear the decant on a calm day, when you can take a moment with it, perhaps at a desk or on a slow weekend morning. Apply to clean skin and smell it close up, as the brand intends. Spring and summer suit it. Come back to it again later in the day and see how the tea and woods settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like a quiet, green, woody scent more than a loud one, and who find meaning in a perfume built around one calm idea. It is unisex and suits daily wear and the office. Anyone curious about tea-based fragrances, or a tea accord with fig, will find it interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Le Labo Thé Matcha 26 as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA skin scent is the hardest kind to judge from a description, because its whole character is how close it stays and how it blends with you. The decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original 100 ml bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Le Labo is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in a Thé Matcha 26 sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original Le Labo bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Le Labo is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it smell of tea?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand names a matcha tea accord, joined by creamy fig, soft vetiver, cedar woods and bitter orange. The tea is the central idea, and the others give it shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a strong perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand presents it as a skin scent, meant for the wearer and those very close to them, so it is quiet rather than strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho made it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrank Voelkl is credited as the perfumer. Le Labo is a New York house, and this scent was released in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Labo","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693352747162,"sku":"DG-LLA-THE-MATCHA-26-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693352779930,"sku":"DG-LLA-THE-MATCHA-26-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693320437914,"sku":"DG-LLA-THE-MATCHA-26-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/le-labo-the-matcha-26-eau-de-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791507985"},{"product_id":"le-labo-the-noir-29-eau-de-parfum-sample","title":"Le Labo Thé Noir 29 Eau de Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eThé Noir 29 is Le Labo's ode to the black tea leaf and the craft around it, composed by Frank Voelkl and dated 2015. The house lists seven materials: bergamot, fig, bay leaves, cedarwood, vetiver, musk and black tea leaves. Tea is hard to picture in a perfume, so it is worth smelling it on your own skin before you buy a full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBergamot, Fig, Bay leaves, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Musk, Black tea leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight and deep\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand describes a swing between two poles. Bergamot, fig and bay leaves stand for lightness: a citrus sparkle, a green fig, a dry herbal leaf. Cedarwood, vetiver and musk supply the depth, and the scent moves between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe tea itself\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA special extraction of black tea leaves shapes the drydown, which the brand calls dry and leafy. This is what makes a fresh, woody arrangement come across as tea rather than as fruit or flowers. It is also the part that is most personal on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHay and tobacco, in words\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe Labo adds that the drydown carries hay and tobacco nuances. Neither is listed among the seven materials, so they are descriptions of the leafy dryness and not extra notes. Beneath them cedarwood, vetiver and musk keep the ending woody and quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear Thé Noir 29 on an ordinary working day: it is dry and calm, so the test is whether it stays pleasant at a desk or on the train. Spring or mild autumn weather shows the lighter materials best. Try it twice, once with a light hand and once with a little more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want tea in a perfume as a dry, leafy note rather than a sweet one, and who like woods and vetiver without heavy sweetness. Unisex, and a fit for anyone who finds sweet fragrances tiring. If you want an obviously fruity or sweet scent, this is not it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Le Labo Thé Noir 29 as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTea notes vary on skin: dry and elegant on one wearer, grassy or hay-like on another. The brand describes hay and tobacco nuances, which not everyone wants. Ten millilitres lets you see how the extraction behaves on you before buying 100 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat exactly is in the sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 ml of Thé Noir 29 Eau de Parfum, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Le Labo is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a sweet tea scent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The brand talks about a dry, leafy drydown, and the list has no sweet material. Bergamot and fig add lightness, while the woods and musk keep it dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it fresh or warm?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand's own picture is a swing between the lightness of the first three materials and the depth of the last three, so it is somewhere in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it have a pyramid?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand names seven materials as a single list rather than as top, heart and base, so we show them the same way and do not assign tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Labo","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693353074842,"sku":"DG-LLA-THE-NOIR-29-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693353107610,"sku":"DG-LLA-THE-NOIR-29-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693320568986,"sku":"DG-LLA-THE-NOIR-29-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/le-labo-the-noir-29-eau-de-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791507986"},{"product_id":"roja-parfums-amber-aoud-parfum-sample","title":"Roja Parfums Amber Aoud Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoja Parfums Amber Aoud is a Parfum created by Roja Dove in 2012 and listed as unisex. It follows the Middle Eastern tradition of gum resins: lemon, bergamot and lime open it, rose, jasmine, ylang ylang and fig form the heart, and oud, saffron, cinnamon, benzoin and ambergris sit in the base. It is a dense, warm scent, and dense scents are best tried on skin first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lemon, Bergamot, Lime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Rose de Mai, Jasmin de Grasse, Ylang Ylang, Fig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Cinnamon, Saffron, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Oud, Benzoin, Orris, Birch, Ambergris, Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA short citrus lift\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon, bergamot and lime open the scent with a clean, brief lift. They clear the way without defining it: within a few minutes the citrus gives way and the warmer, darker parts of the composition take over, like lifting a lid before the resin appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRose, jasmine, ylang ylang, fig\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart pairs Rose de Mai and Jasmin de Grasse for a rich floral, with ylang ylang adding a creamy, heavy sweetness. Fig contributes a green, milky fruit with a hint of wood. This is the soft, plush bridge between the bright start and the dark resin beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOud, saffron and resin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the base oud brings a smoky, leathery depth, saffron a warm metallic spice and cinnamon a sweet heat. Benzoin adds sweet resin, sandalwood a creamy wood, and patchouli, oakmoss, orris and birch dry earth and a hint of smoke. Ambergris supplies the salty note, musk the softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest the sample on a cool evening, with one application on the chest or neck, since the Parfum is dense and stays close to the skin. Wear it a second time on a milder day to check whether the resin and oud still feel comfortable. Give it space instead of adding more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sample suits anyone who enjoys resinous, spiced woods and does not mind a scent with presence, and people who want oud in a sweet, rounded form, with benzoin, fig and rose softening the edges. The house lists it as unisex. If you prefer light, fresh scents, this is not the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Roja Parfums Amber Aoud as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOud perfumes with this many materials, eleven in the base alone, work differently on every skin: some people get a sweet resin, others a dry, smoky wood. A 10 ml decant shows which side Amber Aoud takes on you before you invest in a 50 ml bottle of Parfum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant of Roja Parfums Amber Aoud Parfum in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample and Roja Parfums is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Amber Aoud very sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is sweetness from benzoin and fig, but saffron, cinnamon, patchouli and ambergris add spice, earth and salt. The house describes the balance as sweet, spicy, salty and woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich season suits it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutumn and winter evenings fit best, when the warm resins have room. A sample lets you check how it behaves outside that season, in a milder week for instance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the sample the same Parfum as the 50 ml bottle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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How a ripe fruit note behaves on your own skin is hard to predict, so a 10 ml decant is a low-risk way to find out whether you enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Fig, Pear, Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedarwood, Peony, Turkish Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFig, pear and a bright lift\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFig arrives first and carries the opening, with pear making it rounder and bergamot keeping it from going syrupy. The brand talks about the sweetness of fruit about to burst, and that is a fair description of these first minutes: juicy, ripe and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeony and Turkish rose\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the fruit calms down, a soft floral heart appears: peony, Turkish rose and a dry, tidy frame of cedarwood. This is the point to judge how floral you find the perfume, since some skin brings the roses forward more than the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, vanilla and a creamy wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is amber, vanilla, musk and sandalwood. It is warm and smooth and sits close to the skin, with the fig fading slowly into it. If you like sweet, rounded drydowns, this is the stage that will win you over; if not, you will notice it quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut the decant on bare skin, ideally in the morning, so the fig can open before the base takes over. Then wear it again in the evening, since fig and florals feel at home on spring and autumn days. Notice whether the sweetness feels fresh or heavy after a couple of days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand lists this as unisex, and it is for anyone who likes fruit-led perfumes that are warm and rounded rather than sharp. If a floral heart that supports the fruit appeals to you, a sample lets you confirm that. It is less obvious for lovers of dry or smoky scents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try BORNTOSTANDOUT Fig Porn as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name is deliberately bold, but the composition is the thing to judge, and that takes skin and time. FragranceGems fills the 10 ml decant from the original bottle and we label it ourselves. It is not a brand sample, and the house has no part in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does the name say about the scent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name is provocative, as the brand intends, but the scent itself is a fruity, floral and amber composition with fig in front. The sample lets you judge the perfume rather than the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the decant filled from the real bottle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We fill a glass spray vial with 10 ml from the original bottle and label it. It is a decant, not a sample from BORNTOSTANDOUT, and we are not affiliated with the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow sweet is Fig Porn?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is warm and fruity, with amber and vanilla underneath, but bergamot and a dry cedar frame keep it from being plain candy. A few trial days show whether the sweetness suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich skin and weather suit it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit and florals feel light in spring, while amber and vanilla bring warmth in autumn. 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The brand pictures a beach party that ends at sunset, and a sample shows whether the salt suits your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Absinthe, Mint, Yuzu, Cedar, Bergamot, Mixed Citrus, Orange, Mandarin, Pink Grapefruit, Pink Pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Fig, Ozone, Marine Notes, White Flowers, Sardinian Myrtle, Oakmoss, Cedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Seaweed, Salt, Ambergris, Patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSparkle on the sand\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYuzu, bergamot, orange, mandarin, pink grapefruit and mixed citrus make the first minutes bright. Absinthe and mint add a cool herbal edge, and pink pepper a dry spark. The brand imagines cocktails and live music here, and the citrus stays light and quick to pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFig, white flowers, sea air\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe middle is soft and slightly green: fig, white flowers and Sardinian myrtle, with oakmoss and cedarwood giving shape. Ozone and marine notes carry the feel of sea air through it. The brand describes a delicate bed of white flowers, and the stretch stays airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSalt on warm skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base has little sweetness and a lot of texture: seaweed, salt, ambergris and patchouli. Ambergris softens the salt with skin-like warmth, and patchouli grounds it. The brand speaks of salt water on dry skin as the sun sets, simple and magnetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear the decant on a warm spring or summer day, ideally one that includes a terrace or a walk outdoors, and apply it to skin. Pay attention to the moment the citrus gives way to salt and seaweed. As an Extrait it needs only a light hand, so a small amount is enough to judge it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is listed as unisex and suits people who like fresh, salty scents with some herbal bite and want a sea perfume that is not simply clean. Beach days, terraces, summer parties and relaxed evenings out are its setting. If marine notes make you think of cleaning products, test it carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sex-Sea as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSea-themed perfumes can read as fresh air or as something chemical, and the salt and seaweed in this one decide which. Lorenzo Pazzaglia made it himself, handcrafted in Italy. A 10 ml decant, filled by FragranceGems and labelled by us, helps you check that before you spend on 50 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Sex-Sea a fresh perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, mostly: citrus, mint, ozone and marine notes lead. Salt, seaweed, ambergris and patchouli give it a mineral, skin-like base, so it is fresh without being only clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen should I wear it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tags list spring and summer, daily wear and evenings. It is a natural choice for warm days, beach holidays and terraces, though a decant lets you try it indoors as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this decant made by the brand?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is not an official brand sample. 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Fig and saffron open it, orris and guaiac wood form the heart, and vanilla, Oud Assafi and agarwood close it. Dense extraits are best tried small first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Fig, Saffron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Orris, Guaiac wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vanilla, Oud Assafi, Australian agarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFig and saffron\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top is ripe fig with saffron. Fig is soft and green-sweet, saffron dry and a little leathery, and together they set a dark, warm tone from the start. Pay attention to how far the fruit reaches before the woods take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrris and guaiac wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart pairs orris with smoky guaiac wood. Orris brings a cool, powdery smoothness and guaiac wood a dry, smoky depth. It is a quiet middle, a pause between the fruit and the darker base, and easy to miss on a quick test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVanilla, oud and agarwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVanilla, Oud Assafi and Australian agarwood sit in the base, and the brand says they fuse. Vanilla softens the dark woods and the agarwood adds resinous depth. The sample shows whether you find that mix rich or simply too serious for your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a cool evening and apply a small amount to the chest or the back of the neck, since an extrait stays close and builds slowly. Smell it again as the fig fades and the woods come in. Try a second time in daylight, to check that you still like it when the room is bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnisex, and for people who already like dark woods and want fig and saffron in front of the oud instead of a plain timber. The Extrait suits autumn and winter evenings. Anyone who prefers light, fresh or sugary perfumes should expect it to feel serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks Silky Woods Elixir as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmoky guaiac and agarwood are loved or avoided, and an extrait leaves less room to change your mind once the bottle is open. Two perfumers, Olivier Cresp and Hamid Merati-Kashani, made it. Our 10 ml decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle, so you can try it before you commit to 100 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the decant sold by Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. We transfer the Extrait de Parfum from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and add our own label. The brand does not supply this decant and takes no part in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it smell smoky?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSomewhat. Guaiac wood is smoky and the oud and agarwood add resinous depth, but fig, saffron and vanilla keep it warm and rounded. A sample shows how that balance feels on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a good first niche perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt suits someone who already likes dark woods and deep resins. 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It is meant to feel ripe, a little unruly and intense in taste, which can divide people quickly. Wearing a 10 ml decant for a few days shows whether that playful sweetness is something you enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Cardamom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Fig, Red Apple, Tiare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedarwood, Peach Flower, Praline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCitrus and a cool spice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first minutes combine bergamot, blackcurrant and cardamom. The citrus is clear, the blackcurrant slightly tart and dark, and the cardamom brings a cool, dry spice that keeps the fruit from tasting like jam. This is a brisk, quick opening that sets the tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit in layers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen the fruit basket opens: fig with a green, creamy sweetness, red apple with juice and crunch, and tiare with a soft white-flower warmth. They do not blend into a single smooth accord, which fits the brand's idea of fruit without tidy edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWood, peach flower and praline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCedarwood forms a dry, pencil-like frame for the base, while peach flower and praline bring gentle sweetness and a nutty, caramelised depth. The sweetness stays, but the wood keeps it balanced, so the perfume ends warm and smooth rather than heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear the decant on an ordinary day first, at work or on a weekend, and use a modest amount, because sweet fruit with praline can feel dense on skin. Then try it on a warm spring or summer day to see how it behaves with the heat. Compare your impression after the first hour with the one in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand lists Pulp as genderless, and it suits anyone who wants fruit in a perfume without any politeness about it. If you prefer clean, dry scents, you may find it too sweet, and a sample will tell you that cheaply. If you enjoy a juicy, playful fragrance with a woody frame, it could be a favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Byredo Pulp as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruity perfumes are the hardest to judge from a list of notes, because the same fig, apple and blackcurrant can read as fresh on one person and cloying on another. FragranceGems fills the 10 ml decant from the original bottle, and we label it. It is not a brand sample and the house is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat kind of fruit scent is Pulp?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a fruit basket that is deliberately a bit disorderly: blackcurrant, fig and red apple with tiare, peach flower and praline, held together by cedarwood. The brand calls it dramatic and intense in taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the decant made from the real bottle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We fill a 10 ml glass spray vial from the original bottle and label it ourselves. It is a decant, not a Byredo sample, and we are not affiliated with the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it feel too sweet for everyday wear?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweetness is the main question, and the cardamom and cedarwood help balance it. Wearing the sample on a few ordinary days is the most honest way to find out if it works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen is the best time to wear it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bright fruit suits spring and summer days, and the cedarwood keeps it wearable at work. 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The brand calls it one of the strongest fresh scents around, which is worth testing on skin before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Orange, Litsea, Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Oolong Tea, Nutmeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Musk, Fig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA layered citrus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot, orange, litsea and mandarin make a layered opening: bergamot slightly bitter, orange and mandarin sweeter and juicier, litsea a sharp, lemony lift. It is bright and quick. This is the part that tells you whether the fresh claim holds on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea turns up\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOolong tea gives the heart a dry, leafy, faintly roasted quality, and nutmeg adds a little warm spice and sweetness. This is where the perfume changes from citrus to tea, and where the green side is easiest to notice. A decant lets you see how long that phase lasts for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFig and musk close\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is short and soft. Fig brings a milky, slightly green sweetness, and musk smooths the edges and stays close to the skin. The brand names Mediterranean fig in particular. There is no heavy wood or resin, so the perfume ends clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpray the decant on skin in the morning, before work, as the tags suggest daily and office wear, and try it again in warm spring or summer weather. Apply it lightly at first, because the brand calls it strong. Notice whether you can follow the tea note and if the fig stays in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is unisex and suits people who like tea, citrus and green notes and want a perfume that stays tidy and bright instead of sweet or heavy. Work days, travel and warm weather fit it, and it is a sensible first niche perfume for anyone who prefers freshness to richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Nishane Wūlóng Chá as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTea in perfume is subtle, and whether you pick it out depends on your nose and skin. Wūlóng Chá comes from the first collection Nishane launched globally in 2015, but a 50 ml extrait is a lot of freshness to commit to unseen. FragranceGems fills the decant from the original bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat concentration is Wūlóng Chá?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an Extrait de Parfum, so it is concentrated, even though its character is fresh. A light hand is enough, and the sample lets you find your own amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the tea note obvious?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOolong tea sits in the heart, dry and leafy, after the citrus. How obvious it is differs between noses, and only a trial on your own skin will tell you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this decant made by Nishane?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is not an official brand sample. 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Zesty citrus opens it, green tea, magnolia and thyme oil form the heart, and musk and fig close it. Tea scents are subtle, a good reason to wear a 10 ml decant first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Yuzu, Litsea, Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Magnolia, Thyme Oil, Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Musk, Fig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour citrus notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot, yuzu, litsea and mandarin open the scent. Yuzu supplies a tart, slightly floral edge and litsea a lemony lift, so the start is crisp and quick rather than sweet. If you like bright openings, you will notice it immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea, magnolia and thyme\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen tea has a clean, slightly grassy character, magnolia adds a soft, airy floral note, and thyme oil gives an aromatic, herbal edge. The brand wanted the sharp edges of its first formula softened, and this heart is where you judge whether it feels soft or still crisp on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMusk and fig\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusk and fig finish the scent. Fig adds a soft, milky green sweetness and the musk keeps the end smooth and close to the skin. No heavy woods or resins are listed, so the ending stays light. Notice how much of this quiet base you carry with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand calls it wearable all year, so test it in more than one kind of weather. Apply it to the wrists in the morning, then check it again at midday and in the evening. Light citrus and tea scents show their character on a normal day better than in a quick sniff, so wear it for a couple of days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeant for green, citrus-led tastes with a gentle floral shadow: office days, trips, warm weather. It lands somewhere between sharp and sweet, and the sample shows exactly where for you. Fresh and quiet, not loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Nishane Wūlóng Chá X as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTea is one of the hardest ideas to put in a bottle, and noses read it differently: leafy, grassy, airy. Nishane's X Collection reworks earlier perfumes, so this is a second take rather than a first. The 10 ml decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWūlóng Chá X Extrait de Parfum, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a 10 ml glass spray vial and labelled by us. We are not affiliated with Nishane, and the brand has no part in the decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it very floral?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot mainly: magnolia is the floral note, but green tea, thyme and citrus keep the scent fresh and green. The sample shows how much flower you perceive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it only a summer scent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand describes it as wearable all year round, and the soft musk and fig base lets it work on cooler days. Test it in the weather you actually plan to wear it in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nishane","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693365592218,"sku":"DG-NIS-WULONG-CHA-X-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693365624986,"sku":"DG-NIS-WULONG-CHA-X-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693329678490,"sku":"DG-NIS-WULONG-CHA-X-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/nishane-wulong-cha-x-extrait-de-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791395706"},{"product_id":"jo-milano-paris-game-of-spades-bonus-parfum-sample","title":"Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Bonus Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eBonus belongs to the Game of Spades line of Jo Milano Paris and comes as a Parfum. Thirteen notes sit in its pyramid, from orange, lemon and mint at the top to dates, ambrette and fig at the bottom, and the brand frames it as a balance of freshness, warmth and intrigue. That much going on is worth trying on skin first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Orange, Lemon, Citron, Mint, Black Currant, Coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e May Rose, Apricot, Basil, Carrot Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Dates, Ambrette, Fig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSix notes at the top\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrange, lemon, citron, mint, black currant and coriander arrive together. Together they read as bright citrus and herb, with mint adding a cool edge and black currant a tart, dark-fruit sharpness. Give this layer a minute, as it shifts quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe fruity floral middle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMay rose and apricot make a soft, rounded middle. Basil and carrot seeds keep it green and a little earthy so that it does not go sugary. The brand calls this a floral-fruity heart, and the basil carries on the herbal thread from the opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA warm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDates, ambrette and fig close it. Dates bring a dark, sticky sweetness, fig a green, milky softness, and ambrette a light musky warmth under both. The brand says this part commands attention, so see whether it does so pleasantly on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut it on in the morning of a spring or summer day and follow it through to the evening, since a long pyramid like this reveals itself in stages. Wear it again in early autumn. Note whether the dates and fig feel too sweet for daily use or welcome as a contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is unisex and has a lively, slightly green tone. It appeals to people who find plain citrus scents flat and heavy gourmands too sweet, since Bonus sits between fresh and sweet. If you enjoy fruit and herbs in a perfume and a scent that keeps changing, it may be your kind of composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Bonus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe line takes its names from cards and poker, and Bonus fits that playful idea, but a perfume with this many notes can end up in very different places on different skins. A concentrated Parfum is a lot to commit to at 100 ml. Our 10 ml decant is filled by FragranceGems and labelled by us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Bonus sweet or fresh?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. The opening is citrus, mint and herbs, while the base has dates and fig. The sample shows which side you notice most on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it have a rose note?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, May rose in the heart, together with apricot, basil and carrot seeds. It is part of a floral-fruity heart rather than a rose-led perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this decant made by Jo Milano Paris?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is not an official brand sample. FragranceGems fills the 10 ml glass spray vial from the original bottle and labels it itself. 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Fresh, green and milky, it is a scent that rewards quiet attention, which is why a 10 ml decant is a good way to meet it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFig leaves, Fig tree sap, Fig tree wood, Black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeaves, sap and wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand talks of the green freshness of the leaves, the milky flavour of the figs and the density of the white wood. Notice, while wearing the decant, how these three read as separate textures of one tree, not a single fruity fig repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA place, not a fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiptyque sets the perfume on Mount Pelion in Greece, in a summer grove of wild, sun-soaked fig trees. The name means friend of the fig tree. If you wear the decant on a warm day, you can check whether it feels like shade and bark to you, or like something sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePepper keeps it dry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack pepper puts a dry, slightly sharp edge on the milky sap and the green leaves, and stops the fig from turning creamy. The wood adds a quiet frame. With only four notes, every one is easy to follow, and each is worth following over a full day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an Eau de Toilette it is lighter than an eau de parfum, so choose a warm, easy day for the test and apply the decant to clean skin. Check back on it through the morning and again later, adding a little more if you want to see how it carries. Try a second day indoors to learn how close it stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who like green, woody scents with a soft, milky side instead of a sweet one. It is unisex and sits naturally in spring and summer, at the office or over a relaxed weekend. If you are expecting a ripe fruit-bowl fig, the decant will show you early that this is a calmer, more natural-feeling scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Diptyque Philosykos as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFig perfumes vary widely, from sugary to green, and four notes on a page do not tell you which kind this is. Philosykos is the green, milky, woody kind according to Diptyque's own description, but how that comes across is personal. A decant filled from the original bottle lets you decide at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat am I buying in a decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilosykos Eau de Toilette, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a 10 ml glass spray vial and labelled by us. 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A big fig lit by mandarin and clementine opens it, freesia, orange blossom and Sri Lankan black tea fill the heart, and cedarwood, sandalwood and benzoin close it. The mood is easy, which makes it a good candidate for a quick sample test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Fig, Mandarin, Clementine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Freesia, Orange blossom, Sri Lankan black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Virginian cedarwood, Sandalwood, Benzoin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA fig with light on it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand describes a big fig lit by mandarin and clementine. You meet the fruit first, juicy and slightly green, with the two small citrus fruits adding brightness rather than sourness. The tone from the first spray is open and friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea among the flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreesia is airy and fresh, orange blossom soft and white-floral, and Sri Lankan black tea runs through them with a dry, slightly tannic line. The tea matters here: it stops the flowers from drifting into sweetness and gives the heart a calm, clear shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA comforting wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirginian cedarwood, sandalwood and benzoin make the base, which the brand calls a comforting wood. Cedar contributes dryness, sandalwood a creamy touch, and benzoin a gentle balsamic sweetness. The fruit fades slowly into warmth rather than ending abruptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it in daylight first, on a spring or early autumn morning, then wear it to work and on a lazier weekend day. Apply to clean skin and notice how fast the fig gives way to the tea and wood, because that hand-over is where skins differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who like fig but want it kept neat, fresh rather than milky, with tea and flowers beside it. It is unisex and friendly toward those who think fruity perfumes are too sweet. Lovers of calm, cedar-led woods will find a gentle one at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Essential Parfums Fig Infusion as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFig can be green and leafy on one wearer and creamy on another, and tea notes change how sweet the heart feels. The pyramid is clear, but only your own skin tells you how it plays out. A 10 ml decant answers that before you spend on a full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant of Fig Infusion, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample and Essential Parfums is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a sweet fruity perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruity at the start, yes, with fig, mandarin and clementine. Black tea, cedarwood and sandalwood keep it away from sugary territory, and benzoin adds a soft sweetness only at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it work in more than one season?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMostly, going by the notes: fresh fig and citrus suit warm weather, while cedarwood, sandalwood and benzoin stay comforting in cool weather. 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The house says the name means pure in Arabic, and a lotus on the bottle stands for a pure soul. It is a fruity floral that ends in sea air, and a decant shows how clean it feels on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Aldehyde, Peach, Almond Blossom, Passionfruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Fig Leaves, Sandalwood, White Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Osmanthus, White Musk, Vanilla, Seabreeze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeach and a sparkle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAldehyde adds a clean sparkle, peach and almond blossom make the start soft and lightly powdery-sweet, and passionfruit gives a tart, juicy edge. The first minutes are fruity but airy, with space left around the sweetness. This is where you decide whether you like fruit in perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeaves and cream\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart, fig leaves bring a green, leafy freshness, sandalwood a smooth creamy wood, and white flowers a quiet floral note. The perfume grows calmer and fuller here, and the fruit steps back. It is a useful moment to check how close it stays to your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe salt at the end\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOsmanthus, white musk, vanilla and a sea-breeze accord make the base. Osmanthus offers a soft, slightly fruity floral tone, white musk and vanilla a clean, gentle warmth, and the sea-breeze note leaves a faint trace of salty air as it ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear the decant for a spring or summer day at work or at lunch, on skin, and watch the way the peach gives way to flowers and then to the marine finish. A sea-breeze note can seem different from one person to another, so repeat the test on a second day before forming a view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is unisex and suits anyone who enjoys fruity florals but wants them clean and softly sweet: peach, white flowers and musk, with a little salt at the end. Work, lunch with friends or an easy evening are the settings. It does not offer a heavy, smoky or very sweet perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try pernoire Naki as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaki belongs to the Anima line, made at 25% extrait concentration, and the house starts each perfume from a feeling rather than a trend. Feelings are hard to judge on paper. A 10 ml decant, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, shows whether the feeling is yours before you buy 50 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich line and concentration is Naki?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is from the Anima line and is an Extrait de Parfum at 25% concentration, according to the brand. It is described as the counterpart to Amoral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow would you describe Naki in one line?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA clean, fruity-floral extrait with peach and white flowers, and a soft sea-breeze trace at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this decant made by pernoire?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is not an official brand sample. 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Grapefruit, lemon and bergamot open it, fig, pink pepper and jasmine form the heart, and cedar wood, benzoin and amber close it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Fig, Pink Pepper, Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedar Wood, Benzoin, Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA citrus burst\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit, lemon and bergamot start the perfume, and FragranceGems calls this a powerful citrus mix with an immediate energy boost. Three citrus notes together can be crisp and bitter or bright and juicy. It is the part you notice first, so see how it feels at the very start of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFig, pink pepper, jasmine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart the perfume turns more modern and layered. FragranceGems says the fig adds a unique, green creaminess and the pink pepper a subtle spiced kick, with jasmine alongside. Here the sporty tag meets a little softness, so check that the fig does not feel too creamy for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCedar, benzoin and amber\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCedar wood, benzoin and amber form the base. FragranceGems says the cedar gives a masculine structure, while the benzoin adds a soft, resinous depth, and amber rounds it off. If you like a clean woody ending rather than a sweet one, notice how the benzoin sits against the cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it before a workout or a walk on clean skin, with a spray on the neck and another on the chest, and smell it again afterwards. Then wear it to work on another day and compare. Sport perfumes are often judged only on their first few minutes, so give the heart and base the same attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to men who want a fresh citrus perfume with a woody backbone for daily wear, work and sport. FragranceGems tags it for spring and summer with moderate intensity. If you prefer a darker or sweeter perfume, the sample shows early that the energy here is bright, not heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Le Bonheur The Story Sport as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA citrus perfume with fig and pink pepper in the heart can feel crisp or creamy depending on the skin. FragranceGems fills the decant from the original bottle and labels it itself, so it is not an official brand sample, and Le Bonheur has no part in it. Testing at work and at sport tells you more than a shop strip does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs The Story Sport only for the gym?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name points to sport, and FragranceGems tags it for sport, but also for daily wear and work. The citrus start and woody base make it a perfume for ordinary days too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does the fig add?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems says the fig brings a unique, green creaminess in the heart. In a citrus perfume that softens the sharpness a little, which a sample lets you judge for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a summer perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists it for spring and summer. A decant lets you check how the cedar and amber base feel in the heat, and whether you would reach for it in cooler months too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Bonheur","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67705672499354,"sku":"DG-LBO-THE-STORY-SPORT-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67705672532122,"sku":"DG-LBO-THE-STORY-SPORT-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67705672564890,"sku":"DG-LBO-THE-STORY-SPORT-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/le-bonheur-the-story-sport-sample.jpg?v=1791501656"},{"product_id":"dolce-gabbana-k-by-dolce-gabbana-sample","title":"Dolce \u0026 Gabbana K by Dolce\u0026Gabbana Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana K by Dolce\u0026amp;Gabbana, an Eau de Parfum, is listed as a sample of 2, 5 or 10 ml. The house names Sicilian lemon, fig and Virginian cedarwood as what you can expect to find in it. A decant gives you time with it, which a quick spray on a paper strip never does. Write down what you notice after a few minutes and again after lunch, and you will see how it moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSicilian lemon, fig, Virginian cedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe recorded notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana K by Dolce\u0026amp;Gabbana, the house names Sicilian lemon, fig and Virginian cedarwood. No order is recorded, which means the sample is the way to find out what comes first and what remains. Clothes hold a scent differently from skin, which makes a scarf or sleeve a useful second test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIts place on the shelf\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoody, fruity and aromatic: that is how DecantGems classifies Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana K by Dolce\u0026amp;Gabbana. It is a starting point for choosing, nothing more. Warm skin and cool skin can bring out different sides, so try both if you can. Wear it on more than one day before you make up your mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the vial\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor this sample, FragranceGems takes K by Dolce\u0026amp;Gabbana from the original bottle and fills a glass spray vial with it. The label on the vial is ours. The smallest size covers a first impression, the largest gives you many wearings. Keep the vial away from heat and direct sunlight, as you would a full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana K by Dolce\u0026amp;Gabbana we hold no season or occasion data, so try it in more than one setting. Keep the rest of the vial for a second and third try in other weather. Use it the way you would use a full bottle, on a normal day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the listing, Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana K by Dolce\u0026amp;Gabbana stands as a perfume for men. People who tire of scents quickly do well with small sizes. A label like that is a hint, not a rule: wear what suits you. If Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana is new to you, a small vial is a calm way to get acquainted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana K by Dolce\u0026amp;Gabbana as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing a bottle unsmelled is a gamble, and a decant takes the gamble out of it. We decant from the original bottle and label the vial ourselves. Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana does not make or endorse these samples; it is not an official brand sample. Before you take on 50 ml of K by Dolce\u0026amp;Gabbana, a few millilitres are enough to decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this a sample made by Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is not an official brand sample. 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