First off, I gotta say, “dupe” is such a harsh word. I prefer “inspired by.” It sounds less… shady, you know? Like you’re not *trying* to trick anyone, just… *appreciating* a similar vibe. Anyway, the interwebs are practically bursting with claims of dupes these days, it’s wild!
Right, so about that YSL Sweet Fig… that specific one seems to be a lip balm, not a perfume. Which complicates things a bit. Like, are we looking for a similar *scent profile* in a lip balm, or are we cool with a perfume that just *smells* like it? Big difference!
I saw something about the Too Faced Melted Fig, but that seems to be another lip product too. So maybe we’re on the right track? Then again, the M&S thing mentions dupes for designer *everything* which is a bit broad, not focused at all.
Honestly, a lot of the stuff I found was more about other YSL fragrances, like Black Opium or Libre. People are forever trying to find a cheaper alternative to Black Opium, it’s a classic dupe quest! The Target “Magnetic” scent sounds promising IF you’re into that dark, mysterious vibe. Totally different from Sweet Fig though, I reckon.
And that Bath & Body Works Everyday Luxuries thing? Yeah, they’re getting into the dupe game *heavy*. They are doing Opium & Baccarat Rouge 540. I mean, Baccarat Rouge 540 is *everywhere* these days.
Okay, okay, back to Sweet Fig. Since it’s a lip balm, finding an exact dupe is tricky. The Romand Juicy Lasting Tint in “Fig Fig” *might* be in the same ballpark, judging by that blurb about the YSL Vinyl Cream Lip Stain (#407 Carmin Session). But again, lip balm versus lip tint? Texture is a big deal.
Here’s my (slightly chaotic) thought process: If you love the *sweet* part of Sweet Fig, maybe look for lip balms or glosses with a strong fig scent, but also a vanilla-y or honey-ish undertone. That’ll get you close to that “sweet” vibe. Or, If you just want the fig, honestly, The Body Shop probably has something. They used to have a fig body butter that was heavenly.
