Sweet Vanilla Fig Perfume by Philosophy, Sometimes all it takes is one whiff of a scent to bring you back to another time, another memory. Sweet Vanilla Fig perfume does just that when you inhale its sweet top notes only to be joined in the heart of the perfume by warm vanilla. Its fruity base of fig ties together a nostalgic fragrance that transports you to holiday mornings in front of the fireplace with your family: Warm, comforting and full of joy.