The name Fig Porn isn't exactly trying to be subtle.

It also tells you quite a lot about BORNTOSTANDOUT as a brand. The South Korean fragrance house hasn't built its collection around safe names or fragrances designed to please absolutely everyone. Fig Porn, Dirty Rice, Drunk Lovers and Fugazzi sound like someone wanted to do things a little differently before you've even smelled them.

Fig Porn, however, is far more refined than its name might suggest.

The first thing you notice is ripe, sweet fig. Pear and bergamot add brightness, keeping the opening from becoming too heavy or sticky. As the fragrance settles, the fruit begins to soften, florals appear and vanilla, sandalwood, musk and amber bring warmth to the base.

The result is a sweet, soft and slightly creamy fig fragrance with more depth than the opening initially reveals.

What does BORNTOSTANDOUT Fig Porn smell like?

Fig Porn opens exactly how you might hope a good fig fragrance would.

The fig feels ripe and juicy rather than green, leafy or dry. There's a clear impression of the sweet flesh of the fruit. Pear makes the opening even juicier, while bergamot adds a touch of brightness.

The first few minutes are easily the fruitiest part of Fig Porn.

Then things begin to soften.

At the heart are peony, Turkish rose and cedarwood. The rose doesn't suddenly turn Fig Porn into a rose fragrance. Instead, it adds a gentle floral quality around the fig, while cedarwood keeps the sweetness from becoming completely dessert-like.

The base is where Fig Porn finds its final character.

Vanilla, musk, sandalwood and amber create a warm, smooth foundation. By this point, the fig no longer feels as fresh as it did in the opening. It becomes softer, sweeter and slightly creamier.

What remains on the skin is a warm combination of fig, vanilla and smooth woods.

Fig Porn fragrance notes

Top notes

Fig
Pear
Bergamot

Heart notes

Cedarwood
Peony
Turkish rose

Base notes

Amber
Vanilla
Musk
Sandalwood

Fig Porn was created by perfumer Florian Gallo.

What kind of fig does Fig Porn use?

Fig can mean surprisingly different things in perfumery.

Sometimes it's green fig leaf. Sometimes it's dry wood. In other fragrances, fig can become almost coconut-like or milky.

Fig Porn clearly leans towards the fruitier side.

Here, fig feels first and foremost like ripe fruit. It's sweet, juicy and soft. BORNTOSTANDOUT itself describes the fig as honeyed and milky, which fits the direction of the fragrance remarkably well.

But Fig Porn doesn't smell like nothing but fig from beginning to end.

As the vanilla, florals and sandalwood develop, the fragrance gradually becomes warmer and rounder.

Is Fig Porn a gourmand fragrance?

Almost, but not quite in the traditional sense.

Fig Porn contains plenty of elements that gourmand lovers tend to enjoy. Ripe fruit, vanilla and warm sandalwood give it an almost edible quality.

But it never goes completely into cake, caramel or candy territory.

The florals, bergamot and woody notes keep it feeling like a perfume rather than a dessert.

If very sweet gourmands can sometimes feel too heavy, Fig Porn sits in an interesting middle ground. You still get sweetness and creaminess, but there's more going on around them.

When is the best time to wear Fig Porn?

Fig Porn feels particularly at home during autumn, winter and cooler evenings.

Its vanilla and sandalwood base works beautifully in lower temperatures, when the sweet fig feels warm rather than overwhelming.

That doesn't make it strictly a winter fragrance.

The pear, bergamot and fruity opening give it enough brightness for spring and cooler summer evenings too.

During the day, Fig Porn can feel playful and relaxed. In the evening, its warmer vanilla and woody side becomes more noticeable.

Who is Fig Porn for?

Fig Porn is worth trying if you enjoy fig, sweeter niche fragrances or scents that combine fruit with warm vanilla and woods.

It can be especially interesting if you want something sweet without smelling purely like caramel, sugar or dessert.

Fig Porn is also completely unisex.

There is nothing particularly traditionally masculine or feminine about its combination of fig, florals, musk, vanilla and woods. How those elements develop can vary considerably from one person's skin to another.

And with a fragrance like this, that's part of the appeal.

BORNTOSTANDOUT does things differently on purpose

BORNTOSTANDOUT founder Jun Lim has described the brand as a reaction against safe, forgettable fragrances.

You can obviously see that in the names, but what's more interesting is that the same attitude carries into the fragrances themselves.

Fig Porn isn't trying to be a classic fig perfume.

Drunk Lovers doesn't exactly sound like a safe department-store choice.

Neither does Fugazzi.

With BORNTOSTANDOUT, provocation gets your attention first. At its best, there's a genuinely interesting fragrance waiting behind it.

Fig Porn is a good example.

Fig Porn compared with a typical sweet perfume

One of the most interesting things about Fig Porn is how difficult it is to put into one category.

It's sweet, but not purely gourmand.

It's fruity, but doesn't smell like a fresh fruit cocktail.

It's floral, but rose and peony never dominate.

It's woody, but cedarwood and sandalwood support the composition rather than taking centre stage.

That's also why Fig Porn changes noticeably on skin.

Judging it after the first ten minutes can give you a very different impression from smelling it an hour later.

This is exactly the kind of fragrance where testing it on your own skin tells you far more than simply reading a list of notes.

Should you sample Fig Porn before buying a full bottle?

Absolutely.

Fig can be a surprisingly divisive note. For one person, its creamy sweetness is exactly what makes a fragrance beautiful. For someone else, that same quality can feel too soft or sweet.

Fig Porn also changes considerably between its opening and drydown.

A smaller amount gives you the chance to wear it several times and see how it actually fits into your life.

A fragrance can sound perfect on paper, but it's only after wearing it on your own skin that you know whether you want to reach for it again.

That's one of the reasons WHIFF offers niche fragrances in smaller sizes.

Fig Porn in a few words

If we had to describe Fig Porn in just a few words:

Ripe fig, soft vanilla, warm skin and sandalwood.

It opens juicy and attention-grabbing before becoming considerably softer as it develops.

The name is provocative.

The fragrance itself is surprisingly beautiful.

Frequently asked questions about BORNTOSTANDOUT Fig Porn

Is Fig Porn for men or women?

Fig Porn is a unisex fragrance. Its combination of fig, florals, vanilla, musk and woods doesn't lean strongly towards traditionally masculine or feminine perfumery.

What does Fig Porn smell like?

Fig Porn smells of ripe, juicy fig surrounded by pear, rose, vanilla, musk and sandalwood. It opens fruity before becoming warmer, softer and creamier as it develops.

Is Fig Porn sweet?

Yes. Fig Porn is clearly a sweet fragrance, although bergamot, florals and woody notes help balance that sweetness.

Is Fig Porn a gourmand?

Fig Porn has gourmand qualities, particularly because of its fig and vanilla. However, it isn't a pure dessert fragrance, as floral and woody notes remain an important part of the composition.

When should you wear Fig Porn?

Fig Porn works particularly well during autumn, winter and in the evening. Its brighter fruity opening also makes it suitable for spring and cooler summer nights.

Who created Fig Porn?

Fig Porn was created by perfumer Florian Gallo.

What are the main notes in Fig Porn?

The fragrance features fig, pear, bergamot, cedarwood, peony, Turkish rose, amber, vanilla, musk and sandalwood.

Discover Fig Porn at WHIFF

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Explore BORNTOSTANDOUT Fig Porn at WHIFF and experience the fragrance in a smaller size first.

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