Dandelion Fig
Shay & Blue (2017)

I perceive this as a fresh floral scent, with notes of fig - the sort commonly used in perfumes, with some a floral component that has a vague citric element to it. The opening is an invigorating fruity-floral accord, half-way between dry and juicy; there is a green element that is sustained throughout. The dry-down is soft, with a hint of woods, but mostly the fig accord from the initial phases. It's not complex such as Philosykos, but rather a bright, preppy, clean, fresh, and upbeat scent.

What I like here is that the initial / mid accords are lovely and appealing, while the dry down is not synthetic; definitely a cut above most designers - though this isn't a 'designer' brand, but compares in price. Quite decent longevity with reasonable sillage - I get intermittent whiffs of it when wearing it outside on a hot day. I can see this working well on anyone, though perhaps it is a bit too much of a 'seasonal' scent. An uncomplicated and uplifting perfume to have for late spring and early summer.


3.5/5

I have been trying to like Dandelion Fig, but it's just okay in my opinion. Nothing outstanding. There is a nice lemon grass zing in the opening moments that is mixed in with the tomato leaf and dandelion greenness. From there I don't really care for the progression, and I'm finally going to have to admit that I don't really give a "fig" for fig as a fragrance note. Apparently it's just not my thing. I don't care for any of the fig dominant fragrances I've tried. I've been trying this house, (Shay & Blue), now for the last several weeks, and I do love Framboise Noire, Blood Oranges and Blacks Club Leather. I also like Sicilian Limes although it is a bit strange, I still enjoy it. Blueberry Musk is also okay, but Dandelion Fig is just fair to middling in my book. Not FB worthy in my opinion.