
This past summer I remember passing by the fig trees. I didn't realized what they were at first. Their natural scent called out to me before I even saw them. I recognized that fresh, green scent and went in search to see what had my sense of smell perked. I looked over at the awkward trees. Stalks barley thicker than my thumb. Gigantic, floppy leaves like elephant ears overwhelming the stick-like structure. I was surprised that a leaf could crate such a clean and strong fragrance.
Do you have fig trees in your yard? Does the fragrance change when the tree bares fruit? I almost bought the trees so I could have this amazing scent in my yard.
That fragrance sounds wonderful. I don't have any fig trees, sadly. One of my favorite scents in the yard right now is "sweet almond verbena"--my small plant has grown into tall shrub/mini-tree (even with the severe drought and heat we endured this year). The fragrance is divine... like nothing I've ever smelled before. If the fragrance could be packaged in a candle, I'd be in heaven. http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=12861
ReplyDeleteLoving the Herve Gambes fig sample which is surprising since I dislike fig in normal circumstances. Really well done. Nice post Sue! It made me want to plant fig trees in my yard! :)
ReplyDeleteMy mom has a fig tree! And you know what? I'm going to go over there and smell it! I am interested in smelling this fragrance because I don't typically like fig candles either, (I'm with Ryan), however I love fig in real life!
ReplyDeleteYeah, oddly enough I am ok with fig in flavors but fig in fragrance never works for me. It always gags me a bit. I think because it usually comes out a bit too heady in sweetness. I wish it was lighter. It's very heavy to me. :(
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