Father Figure
Perfumer: Frank Voelkl
Votes lean feminine
323 ratings
From your scent profile
Phlur Father Figure is a fresh, green floral that leans towards spring and summer days, with a powdery, creamy feel and a unisex character.
Skunky's take: An easy daylight companion that fits morning plans.
How does it perform?
From 251 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Woody
Powdery
CreamyWhat does Father Figure smell like?
It opens with fig, blackcurrant bud and water lily, which give it a fresh, green, lightly fruity start. In the heart, iris, orris root and jasmine carry it into a powdery floral. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk, patchouli and sandalwood leaves a creamy sweetness and a soft woodiness.
Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it suits those who want a close, calm scent rather than a heavy one. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure ahead of other occasions, and office wear also fairly common. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, and it reads modern. Elinor Green and Hidden Gardens have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Fig
- Blackcurrant bud
- Water lily
First hours
- Iris
- Orris root
- Jasmine
Towards evening
- Bourbon vanilla
- Musk
- Patchouli
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Spring
- 29%Summer
- 25%Autumn
- 12%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime29%
- Casual26%
- Office19%
- Evening9%
- Sport8%
- Nighttime8%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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51% matchYawahada / 和肌 (Eau de Parfum)
J-Scent · 2017
51% matchIris (Eau de Toilette)
Crabtree & Evelyn · 2010
49% matchSantal Blanc
Van Cleef & Arpels · 2019
48% matchCiel Woman
Amouage · 2003
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Last updated: October 26, 2026