At first glance, Tom Ford Beauty Figue Érotique glistens with an electric energy of fig leaf accord, violet leaf absolute, and herbaceous galbanum. This fragrance traces the full arc of the fig—from exhilarating green freshness to the exquisite moment just before the fruit bursts, flooding the senses with the exclusive Kadota fig accord’s resinous nectar.

“This fragrance captures the arc of the fig, from fresh and green to plush and ripe – it has an inherent addiction. I was initially attracted to the Kadota fig because of the mysteriousness of its color. This fig has a rawness that is irresistible, but elevated; it is floral and fleshy. I love that figs only come once a year…you must wait for them,” said perfumer Shyamala Maisondieu.

Citrus top notes of vert de bergamote and mandarin essence sweep in a rush of movement, while baies rose adds a spicy, seductive presence, amplifying the allure of the luxurious Kadota fig. Exclusive to Tom Ford, the Kadota fig is prized for its floral plushness laced with a salty, tactile sweetness—a unique convergence of sweet and savory.

The fragrance’s decadent heart is coated with Muscovado sugar, highlighting the fig’s licorice-like nuances. Ylang ylang absolute unfolds in sunlit, gilded yellow blooms, perfectly offset by warm balsamic notes. At its base, a smoldering trio of vetiver, patchouli, and benzoin resinoid leaves a lingering, intoxicating trail.

Even the bottle reflects the richness of the fragrance. The Figue Érotique glass and plaque evoke the dark interior of a ripe fig, while pale violet accents echo the sweetness of Muscovado sugar that coats the fruit.

Tom Ford Beauty Figue Érotique is available online at TomFord.com and exclusively at Sephora.