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Which Should You Buy?
The reference green fig fragrance: airy, creamy, and evocative of Mediterranean groves. Philosykos EDP is sophisticated yet casual, never cloying, and perfectly balanced for those who want freshness with soul.
Diptyque's Philosykos EDT is a love it or hate it, hyper-realistic ode to the fig tree. Its delicate, green beauty is often overshadowed by its infamously poor longevity. If you want to disappear as quickly as you spray it, this is your scent.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 17% | 16% |
| Green | 45% | 66% |
| Sweet | 13% | 13% |
| Warm | 0% | 0% |
| Woody | 19% | 5% |
| Earthy | 5% | 0% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 18% | 18% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Philosykos EDP shines in spring and summer when its green, airy, and lightly lactonic fig character feels most natural and refreshing. The lack of heavy sweetness or spices makes it less suited for cold winter or very chilly fall days.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and serene greenness work well for office and casual wear, as well as for relaxed daytime dates. The scent's subtlety is less suited to formal occasions or active sports settings, where something either more opulent or more energizing might be preferred.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its intimate nature and poor projection make it ideal for office wear, where it won't offend. However, this same lack of presence means it struggles for impact on dates or formal events, though its freshness suits casual and sport use.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Woody, Fresh accords and Fig Leaf, Fig notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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