FIG LEAF
Fig leaf has a unique green, milky, and slightly bitter herbal scent with fresh, crisp, and slightly woody undertones. It offers a complex aroma that is simultaneously green, vegetal, and slightly lactonic, reminiscent of the fresh, unripe fruit and its surrounding foliage.
Origin & Extraction
Fig leaves are typically extracted through steam distillation or solvent extraction from the leaves of fig trees (Ficus carica), which are native to the Mediterranean region, Middle East, and parts of Asia. The extraction process captures the green, fresh essence of the leaf before it matures.
History & Culture
Fig leaves are typically extracted through steam distillation or solvent extraction from the leaves of fig trees (Ficus carica), which are native to the Mediterranean region, Middle East, and parts of Asia. The extraction process captures the green, fresh essence of the leaf before it matures.
Chemistry & Molecular Structure
Fig leaves are typically extracted through steam distillation or solvent extraction from the leaves of fig trees (Ficus carica), which are native to the Mediterranean region, Middle East, and parts of Asia. The extraction process captures the green, fresh essence of the leaf before it matures.