Phoenicia Perfumes Butch Fougère with Fig (David Falsberg) + Independence Day Part 1 Giveaway. 

Phoenicia Perfumes Butch Fougère with fig

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Artisan perfumer David Falsberg’s approach to creating perfumes is reminiscent of how DJs produce edits and remixes, taking a classic style and reworking it to highlight the best elements and make it fit their own unique signature. He has released multiple variations of his classic RealOud, ranging from sophisticated top 10 hits to gritty underground tech house versions that purr with wild energy of the dance floor. The latest edit of Phoenicia Perfumes Butch Fougère is infused with a delightful fruity fig, making it a perfect summer hit that can be spun whenever need to feel good. Each limited run is like discovering a rare white label release of a Dj-only edit, with some receiving a limited repress while others become elusive collector’s items, containing remixes only those in the know, know.

David Falsberg of Phoenicia Perfumes

Perfumer David Falsberg of Phoenicia Perfumes

Motor City Drum Ensemble Raw Cuts #3 from MCDE Recordings here.

Summer music for me is all about house music and Phoenicia Perfumes Butch Fougère with Fig brings a burst of vibrant disco vocals blended seamlessly with a four-on-the-floor house beat. The refreshing mix of yuzu and bergamot shimmers, complemented by hints of sweetness from fig and raspberry, all tied together by clever aromatic rhythms. The cool, crisp notes of juniper and cardamom create a smooth, enticing melody with a sprinkle of nutmeg to enhance it like the EQ has been tweaked, while a hint of woody lavender adds a dreamy haze. The raspberry and fig juices in this fragrance give off an energetic, summery vibe that makes you feel like you’re on the verge of hitting the dance floor under the tropical lights and groove.

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More of that pulpy rich fig aroma slinks forward in the mix bringing with it a bouquet of sexy florals. The aromatic toughness lets its guard down as soft petals unfurl, letting your inhibitions leave as you let loose on the dance floor, dancing to Phoenicia Perfumes Butch Fougère’s intoxicating groove. Frangipani with linden blossom ups the tropical feel of the fruits adding more to the rhythmic feel of how this perfume moves, its making me think of Peggy Gou’s (It Goes Like) Nanana. Soft musky roses purr worn gentle ouds, it’s here you get to see the magic of the Thai Chanburi oud, it’s steamed stone fruit sweetness makes the flowers, especially the frangipani feel thick and voluptuous, like all the lights one dance floor are shining on you, candied by resins.

David cleverly takes this Thai oud and takes it apart, rearranging its elements like Daft Punk do with a sample, highlighting what’s needed to make this groove. It’s here that you feel elements of a classic fougère structure peak through too, a dry coumarin like woodiness that’s blurring more into the soft hay facets with saffron giving a gentle leather nuance. It’s these classic elements that let the funk groove in its sweet spot. A soft, ashy tobacco mossy leather jacket gives it that classic cool vibe, paying homage to the past with echoes of Aramis, a touch of Cabochard and a hint of Lagerfeld Classic, yet it exudes a 2024 feel-good hit for the summer with its bright, floral, fruity side that continues to groove. Let Us In · Kuniyuki & Soichi Terada & Sauce81 from Beyond Space And Time.

Phoenicia Perfumes Butch Fougère with fig review

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Quite like Andy Tauer has his Tauerade signature, David has his own unique style and production that for me comes out in the base. His expert use of woods, animalics and ouds gives you a beautiful easy feeling groove that’s simmering with complexity. It’s like he’s working with analogue synths and drum machines letting the circuits warm and simmer into a deep woody purring musk. Choya loban gives a subtle coolness to the warmer woods and oud, add a quiet, yet stark dark counterpoint making the sweeter elements shine. It’s cool against the warmer cosy haze of aromatic hay that still lingers and just dirtied up enough to add some realness and depth from the civet and musk fun lurking in the hay. Ghosts of the florals still haunt the edges of Phoenicia Perfumes Butch Fougère, it’s like they’re lightly dripping with a gentle marine sweat. A soft sea saltiness plays off the figs sweetness feeling like a dance floor kiss that’s hard to forget, with a soft swirl of amber giving a wink of mystery with vetiver adding to this subtle musky smoky facet. This drum and bass groove has a classic feel yet Phoenicia Perfumes Butch Fougère is playing its own take on classic feel pulling in elements of world cultures and making a perfume that takes you out on the dance floor and shows you its moves. It’s like a special Dj edit that spins for a whole side of a 12’; this is an underground hit that more people need to hear.

Notes: Bergamot, Sicily Petitgrain, Yuzu, Clary Sage, Juniper berry, cardamom, nutmeg, Pine terps, Raspberry natural, Lavender aldehyde, Geranium rose, Frangipani wax, Bulgarian red rose otto, Fig note, Linden blossom, Saffron, Hay, Chanburi Thai fruity oud, Laotian mineral oud, Aged cedar, Siam wood, Classic oakmoss – real deal, Choya raal, choya loban, frankincense sacra, wild opopanax, labdanum, aged patchouli, Peru balsam, tonka, vanilla, amber fossil, House-made tobacco tincture, Aged Indonesian vetiver, Aged civet, Qustari musk, Irish gray ambergris.

Phoenicia Perfumes fragrances can be purchased through their website.

Disclaimer: Bottle of Butch Fougere with Fig was kindly provided by Phoenicia Perfumes for review. Thoughts and nose as always, are my own.

 

-Senior Editor J Wearescentient, artist & olfactive writer

Butch Fougere with Fig by Phoenicia Perfumes

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Thanks to David’s generosity, we have a 30ml of Phoenicia Perfumes Butch Fougere with Fig for one registered reader in the USA. You must register or your entry will not count. To be eligible, please leave a comment about what sparks your interest in J article and if you want to add what your favorite song to dance to. Draw closes 7/6/2024

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Please read David Falsberg’s Profile in American Perfumery here as we celebrate in the USA Independence Day July 4, 2024. David is a fiercely independent perfumer

Enjoy J’s review of Atmos Tuberose here, RealOud Deep Musc was in my top 10 Best in Scents last year too, you can see it here

Ida’s Book Review of Coma Life so Beautiful here

Former Managing Editor Mark Behnke’s review of Skin Graft 2013

Ida’s Review of Raspberry M’Oud here

Rachel Watson’s review of RealOud here

You can purchase Coma Life So Beautiful on the Olfactory Art Keller here 

Read more about David’s collaboration on the Olfactory Art Keller site here

David Falsberg inspired Hez Binkowitz of Hez Parfums to become a perfumer. Read more here

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25 comments

  • Steve A says:

    My interest is sparked by the long list of notes, many of which I have not specifically seen before. I don’t dance. US

  • Surya says:

    What sparks my interest in this review is the beautiful way it captures the essence and complexity of Phoenicia Perfumes Butch Fougère with Fig. The detailed descriptions of the fragrance’s notes and the comparison to a master DJ remixing a classic track resonate deeply with me. My favorite song to dance to is “Natu Natu” from the movie RRR. As someone with Indian roots, this song’s infectious energy and vibrant beats always get me moving. Currently residing in the USA for my studies.

  • ScentofAbsinthe says:

    I would be so fortunate to get a chance to try to experience the smell of this unique ouds, spiked with fig. I entered another drawing for a fig based scent, and missed out of that one. It would be an absolute treat to get to try this one.

    A dedicated reader from Virginia, USA. -J

  • ScentofAbsinthe says:

    To qualify, I saw you wanted readers to post your favorite song to dance to.

    My favorite song to dance to is “House Work,” by Jax Jones.

    Just wanted to make sure my comment followed all the rules. Thanks! -J

  • Ramses Perez says:

    My Goodness, this fragrance has depth. I kept reading the notes and they just kept on coming, I can only imagine the complexity of this fragrance. J dumbed it down a little for us saying it’s a classic Fougere with an added fig note but these notes tell a different story. Lots of fresh notes which conveniently go with the season we’re in now but the Oud and darker notes also place this fragrance as a staple for the colder weather. I’m getting an all year round fragrance and like it, house music can be enjoyed anytime you’re in the mood to feel good. I like the Phoenicia takes a simple concept and builds upon it creating different interpolations of the same base, like what DJs do remixing popular songs. This is a great analogy! Cheers from the US.

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thanks for the lovely writeup J.

    David’s uniqueness lies in his understanding and ability to manipulate different ouds and animalics. I really like the idea of a fougere with a rich fig note, adding to the greenness. The use of Thai oud with it’s fruit notes, hay to add that sweet warm coumarin note really makes this sound great.

    I would love to get my nose on this.

    Cheers from WI, USA

  • Awtz27 says:

    What intrigues me about the article was the fig aroma of it mix with thai ourd. It will be my first time smelling this combination or scents if I ever get a chance to win this. Also with its fruity note, I fully agree that this will be a great summer scent. My favorite song to dance is “ I miss you so” by Nat King Cole. Im from California USA

  • phuongmtran says:

    I could just feel the energy and movement of this fragrance while reading the review. I love the marriage of music and perfume. They both carry such transportative notes! My favorite song to dance to is A Little Respect by Erasure. I am in the US.

  • Arron_Q says:

    I do love a good fougere and this one sounds pretty interesting. I am most intrigued by the fruits he chose to use. As J mentioned, yuzu, raspberry, and fig have a very energetic nature and I imagine that they give the fragrance life. I’m also happy to see ingredients such as real oakmoss being used. As far as dancing, I don’t do it often, but you cant go wrong with Madonna. I always enjoyed a nice sensual dance to Erotica of Justify My Love. Best of luck to all. I live in NC, USA.

  • Teresa C says:

    So many notes, but it sounds like this is a well blended story from start to finish. I love the twist on fougere and would be curious how this wears as unisex. If I’m just dancing on the floor with a crowd, I like good hard beats, not picky which, but if I”m dancing with my husband, I like something silly and romantic like Shut Up and Dance.

  • Eris.can.swatch.kaos says:

    To compare a fragrance to house music is brilliant. It pulls at my heart, and body, to dance while wearing this fragrance would be an ecstatic moment. My current favorite song to dance to is Kooler Than Jesus by MLWTTKK. I got to see them live ages and ages ago and it was most memorable. I live in Portland, Oregon.

  • David Furman says:

    This is some rich stuff. I heard that Bulgarian rose Otto is one of perfumery’s most expensive compounds. This creates a garden around it and closes the show with some smooth ouds. I’m a sucker for oud and this is no exception. Would love to see how the rose comes of as I know it must be exceptional. This looks to be serious juice, from one David F to another. Would love to win, Jacksonville, NC

  • amanna says:

    Like all of David’s fragrances, Butch Fougere with Fig sounds layered and unique, bursting with beautiful natural materials. I would love to be able to try this one!

    J’s review was a joy to read, comparing the different movements of Butch Fougere to a house remix (excellent recs – I really enjoy the Peggy Gou song. And I like to dance weirdly like no one’s watching to In Rainbows and Kid A/Amnesiac-era Radiohead).

    Happy fourth from the US!

  • rmsssss says:

    I’ve been wanting to try Phoenicia Perfumes for ages, and Butch Fougère with Fig sounds right up my alley! I am especially drawn to J’s description of David Falsberg’s masterful use of oud, as well as the “pulpy, rich” fig note since I do love fig in perfumes. Thanks for the opportunity to win! I’m in MN, USA, and my favorite song to dance to is Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own.”

  • neal_buatti@yahoo.com says:

    I love Fougères and I love Fig… sooooo a Fougère with Fig? Me want… lol If you count head bobbing as dancing then I like to dance to Pearl Jam…

  • Ben A says:

    I’m not much for dancing…and house music is pretty much as far from my taste as any genre can be. But despite being built around a metaphor that doesn’t exactly speak to me, this sounds absolutely wonderful. I love fougeres, I love fig, and I love independent perfumers who have their own distinctive style (I’ve yet to get my nose on any of David Falsberg’s work, but J’s invocation of Andy Tauer — one of my favorite perfumers — piqued my interest). Finally, I love the old-fashioned, LONG list of notes. I’m in Oklahoma, USA.

  • Annika says:

    Butch Fougere with Fig seems quite complex and expertly blended with its long list of notes. I appreciate a classic fougere and am always interested in experiencing an artisan perfumers take on the structure. The earthiness of the fig and blend of fruit notes seem like they would work well with the oudh selections. MD,USA

  • AromaDulce73 says:

    This sounds like nothing I have in my collection. Thai Oud?, wow, never heard of this Oud before. Not too familiar with the fig & yuzu note so this would be an interesting one to try.

    I’m a house music DJ so I totally connect to J’s musical references. I always thought that music & fragrances go hand in hand. Would definitely like to get my nose on this one.

    It’s hard to pick just one song to dance to so I will say anything soulful that has a nice beat, lots of percussion & heavy a baseline.

    Los Angeles Ca. USA

  • Sherin Thomas says:

    Lovely review! I would be so fortunate to get a chance to try to experience the smell of this unique ouds, spiked with fig. I entered another drawing for a fig based scent, and missed out of that one. It would be an absolute treat to get to try this one. From PA,USA

  • fasar97 says:

    Fig sounds like a wonderful note to add to a Fougere. The complex list of notes gives images of dancing to Tiësto on a cool California summer night!

  • opalbear says:

    Ooh I can’t wait to try this!!! I LOVE fig! How did I miss this? I just got his Narcissus Greenlight Extrait a week ago and it’s Incredible!!! Just astounding so perfect. I love his DeepMusc and his Oud Elegance Incense and Oud Elegance Rose. His Atmos is gorgeous too. Well you can see I’m a big fan. I’m excited to see this review and to know there is a fig one waiting for me. Thank you for the generosity of the giveaway, fingers crossed. I am in US. Oh favorite song to dance to? I would say Rookoobay by Sun City Girls.

  • mdellaroc says:

    Who wouldn’t want to try this? “ A soft sea saltiness plays off the figs sweetness feeling like a dance floor kiss that’s hard to forget, with a soft swirl of amber giving a wink of mystery with vetiver adding to this subtle musky smoky facet.” it sounds magical. In maryland.

  • mmerline says:

    Fun review! I enjoyed all the comparisons to music production. David Falsberg’s approach to perfume “remixes” seems more iterative and incremental than a series of flankers, like in the case of Butch Fougère, adding pulpy fruit to take the original in a different direction. It’s also a complex, somewhat experimental fougère, expressing the florals and Thai Chanburi oud. This base sounds particularly notable; heavy, dirty, and animalic where the top of the fragrance is sweet and shimmering. There’s a lot going on here. Would love to try it. (As for my favorite song to dance to, you can’t go wrong with “Dancing on My Own”.)

    I’m in the USA.