Over the past few years, it’s been all about gourmand fragrances, but as we head into summer, there’s a new fragrance note on everyone’s mind: fig. In a season normally dominated by fresh citrusy scents, fig is the other fruit taking hold. Rather than a bright, punchy scent, fig errs more on the side of green and woody, yet also sweet and warm. While we’ve certainly seen fig fragrances in the past, it’s trending more than ever in 2026 thanks to its elevated, sophisticated “green-meets-sweet” scent that transports you to a Mediterranean summer. You can think of it as the next evolution of a gourmand: Less sugary than other fruits, it has a naturally jammy scent that melds together sweet, fruity, woody and green, plus a lactonic moment. As fragrances continue to make a big shift toward milky notes lately, it makes sense that fig is rising up as the next big note to pay attention to—it’s often referred to as a milky scent in itself. Ready to incorporate the multidimensional, nuanced and subtle scent into your fragrance wardrobe? Read on to shop the best fig fragrances to try this summer (but don’t worry, you can wear these all year round).











