Fig Allen Shaw by Allen Shaw

Fig Allen Shaw

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017

At a glance

Is Fig Allen Shaw worth trying?

Fig by Allen Shaw is a fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
fresh spicy, woody, sweet with Bergamot, Fig, Black Tea
fresh spicy woody sweet

The first impression

Fig by Allen Shaw is a fragrance for women and men. Fig was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Shawn Bergin.

What shapes the scent

fresh spicy 100%
woody 85%
sweet 70%
tobacco 60%
cinnamon 50%
citrus 40%
musky 35%
fruity 30%
aromatic 25%
warm spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Shawn Bergin

Shawn Bergin

Shawn Bergin is a perfumer who created a series of single-note fragrances for Allen Shaw, including Benzoin, Bergamot, Coconut, Fig, Lily, and Neroli. These compositions focus on the pure expression of each ingredient, offering a straightforward yet refined olfactory experience. Bergin's approach emphasizes clarity and the natural beauty of individual scent materials.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Bergamot Bergamot
Fig Fig
Black Tea Black Tea
Cedar Cedar
Tobacco Tobacco
Bay Leaf Bay Leaf
Cinnamon Cinnamon
Musk Musk

The mood it creates

The Sage Archetype: Portrait of Fig Allen Shaw

Essence

The Sage archetype is wise, introspective, and drawn to the deeper layers of life. Fig Allen Shaw embodies this with its contemplative blend-juicy bergamot and fig, smoky black tea and tobacco, and the earthy warmth of cedar and cinnamon. It’s a fragrance that speaks of knowledge earned, not given.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor timeless, understated elegance-tailored wool, leather-bound books, and muted tones. Their aesthetic mirrors the fragrance’s balance of freshness and depth, never flashy but always compelling. They look like they’ve just stepped out of a library or a late-night philosophical debate.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of reflection and the pursuit of truth. The fragrance’s woody-spicy heart reflects their love for complexity and nuance. They value patience, insight, and the quiet authority of experience.

Relationships

They are sought-after confidants, offering wisdom without judgment. The musk and tobacco in the fragrance mirror their ability to balance warmth with gravitas. They thrive in relationships built on mutual respect and intellectual exchange.

Lifestyle

Their days are structured yet rich-morning tea rituals, evening walks under bare trees, and shelves lined with well-read volumes. The fragrance’s longevity and moderate sillage suit their measured, intentional pace.

Shadow

Their introspection can sometimes isolate them, leaving them detached or overly critical. The bay leaf in the fragrance hints at a latent vitality, a reminder to engage with the world as well as observe it.

Conclusion

Fig Allen Shaw is a meditation in a bottle, a fragrance for those who find beauty in the examined life. Like the Sage, it lingers like a thought half-remembered, inviting others to lean in and listen closely.

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