# Yardley London — Magnolia & Fig

> Magnolia & Fig is Yardley's 2022 green fruity-floral: leafy fig, blackcurrant, magnolia and pale woods in an inexpensive, contemporary EDT. It smells more sophisticated than its price suggests, especi

## Essence
Magnolia & Fig is Yardley's 2022 green fruity-floral: leafy fig, blackcurrant, magnolia and pale woods in an inexpensive, contemporary EDT. It smells more sophisticated than its price suggests, especially in the green fig-and-white-flower opening, but its very brief wear keeps it firmly in fresh-pick-me-up territory.
## Scent Profile
Fig, blackcurrant and bergamot produce a tart, leafy opening. The fig is green and sap-like rather than creamy or coconut-rich, while blackcurrant provides a sharper foliage effect.
Magnolia and jasmine sambac give the center a clean white-floral sheen. Vetiver adds a dry green line through the middle, helping the florals feel crisp rather than plush.
Patchouli and guaiac wood appear as a light woody grounding. The fragrance generally fades before this base can become especially deep, so it reads more as a bright top-and-heart composition than a layered woody floral.
## Performance
Short longevity is the dominant complaint. The scent can become faint within an hour and has little projection, more like a body splash than a durable EDT. The matching mist can support reapplication, but it is best bought for the scent itself rather than for performance.
## Wearing Context
The profile is ideal for spring and summer daytime: errands, office hours, lunch, or a quick freshening spray. It is pleasant and unobtrusive, but too fleeting for an evening event or any moment when a lasting scent trail matters.
## Comparisons & DNA
Diptyque Philosykos is a helpful fig reference, though Yardley is lighter, less creamy and far shorter lived. Hermes L'Ombre dans l'Eau explains the blackcurrant-leaf greenness, but Magnolia & Fig has a white-floral core instead of a rose focus. Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt is a less direct comparison: both can feel airy and casual, but Yardley is greener, fruitier and more floral.
## Reception
The response is consistent: the smell is appealing, green and good value, while the longevity is disappointing. It does not appear to divide wearers on character as much as it does on whether its price justifies the very short life. It makes sense as a low-risk, warm-weather pleasure.
## Versions & Reformulation
The 2022 launch appeared as a 125 ml EDT, a deodorizing body spray and a moisturizing body mist. No reformulation is documented. The EDT and mist were marketed as vegan and largely natural-derived, but their performance profiles are different.
## Acquisition Notes
Magnolia & Fig is widely available through Yardley, UK chemists and established discount fragrance sellers. A full bottle costs little enough that decants have limited value. Counterfeiting is not a meaningful concern at this price; the practical choice is simply whether frequent reapplication suits you.
## Notable Facts & Lore
- Jean-Charles Mignon created Magnolia & Fig for Yardley's Contemporary Florals range.
- The launch was tied to a green spring trend and English-countryside imagery.
- It arrived with Bluebell & Sweet Pea, Freesia & Bergamot and Blossom & Peach.
- Yardley traces its cosmetics and fragrance history to 1770.