Year: 2014
Notes: fig, milk, honey, Javanese sandalwood
Comment: Syconium is part of the Flight of the Bumblebee Collection
syconium (noun): "A fleshy hollow receptacle that develops into a multiple fruit, as in the fig."
Supposedly an olfactory study of the maturation of a fig tree, Syconium is a woody-gourmand that hardly bears any resemblance to a bona fide fruity fig affair.
Of course, a hint of fig is vaguely evident but the composition is more about the sandalwood. With the milk and fig accentuating the creamy properties of the sandalwood, a chalky texture is discernible alongside a reserved nuttiness. At this stage, the composite aroma is highly reminiscent of L'Artisan's Bois Farine. However, by the time it reaches the drydown, the aroma is closer to that of Yves Saint Laurent's Body Kouros. As a result, one is unable to see the appeal of owning Syconium when there are cheaper alternatives available.
With understated sillage and moderate tenacity, it's a competent creation but also a very tough sell.
Supposedly an olfactory study of the maturation of a fig tree, Syconium is a woody-gourmand that hardly bears any resemblance to a bona fide fruity fig affair.
Of course, a hint of fig is vaguely evident but the composition is more about the sandalwood. With the milk and fig accentuating the creamy properties of the sandalwood, a chalky texture is discernible alongside a reserved nuttiness. At this stage, the composite aroma is highly reminiscent of L'Artisan's Bois Farine. However, by the time it reaches the drydown, the aroma is closer to that of Yves Saint Laurent's Body Kouros. As a result, one is unable to see the appeal of owning Syconium when there are cheaper alternatives available.
With understated sillage and moderate tenacity, it's a competent creation but also a very tough sell.
