Tom Ford Figue Érotique Eau de Parfum – An Olfactory Study of the Fig

As the composition unfolds, muscovado sugar adds dark sweetness and texture, introducing an element of indulgent depth. The interplay between green sharpness, resinous warmth, and candied undertones forms the central rhythm of the perfume. Each layer mirrors the natural transformation of the fig - from fruit on the branch to ripened, sunlit abundance.

The Scent of Hidden Opulence

At the heart of Figue Érotique lies Tom Ford’s fascination with duality. The composition moves from citrus-green vitality to an intimate, almost gourmand sensuality. Tropical florals, including ylang-ylang, introduce gentle luminosity and soften the denser accords of fig nectar and muscovado. The scent’s foundation rests on vetiver and patchouli, grounding the fruit and sugar in a warm, mineral base.

The result is a progression that follows the life of the fig - from its verdant origin through its golden ripeness and into its earthy maturity. Every note contributes to this natural narrative, forming a sensory portrait of fruit, leaf, and earth.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes: Vert de Bergamot, Fig Leaf Accord

Heart Notes: Kadota Fig Accord, Muscovado Sugar, Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes: Vetiver, Patchouli

A Study in Light and Shadow

The concept of Figue Érotique rests on the dual nature of the fig itself - a fruit that both conceals and reveals. The fragrance explores this tension through contrasting textures: sharp green edges, smooth resin, and sweet golden warmth. The Kadota fig accord, exclusive to Tom Ford, gives the composition its signature tone - salty, floral, and slightly woody - reflecting the fruit’s complexity and allure.

This structure builds a slow, natural rhythm where the early freshness fades into sun-warmed sensuality. The transition feels organic and immersive, mirroring the moment when a fig reaches its most fragrant state. The theme of pleasure runs quietly through the scent - not overtly declared, but revealed through texture, contrast, and light.

The Bottle Design

The glass bottle continues the aesthetic language of the Private Blend line, here rendered in deep, fig-toned glass with pale violet accents. The interior hue recalls the fruit’s dark richness, while the violet reflection evokes the muscovado accord that lends the scent its depth. Both color and form are inspired by the fig’s interior - its sensual contrast between soft light and dark intensity.

The Private Blend Vision

Figue Érotique extends Tom Ford’s ongoing exploration of material sensuality through scent. Within the Private Blend collection, each fragrance serves as a study in texture, mood, and atmosphere. Here, the focus on fig becomes a meditation on touch - a fragrance that merges freshness, sweetness, and grounded warmth into one continuous arc.

Presented in 30 ml and 50 ml editions, Figue Érotique Eau de Parfum stands as a refined interpretation of a natural form. It captures the secretive beauty of the fig - its balance of concealment and revelation - rendered through citrus, fruit, sugar, wood, and resin.

Olfactory Profile

Olfactory Family: Citrus Fruity

Main Accords: Green, Sweet, Honeyed, Woody, Amber, Floral

The Essence of Figue Érotique

With Figue Érotique, Tom Ford creates an olfactory study of sensuality rooted in nature’s rhythm. The fragrance traces the journey of the fig from its first green breath to its final, aromatic fullness. Bright bergamot and fig leaf give way to resinous fig nectar and muscovado warmth, while ylang-ylang and patchouli shape the finish with graceful balance. It is an ode to transformation - a scent suspended between restraint and abundance, revealing the inner pulse of the fig.