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Philosykos Eau de Parfum bottle Philosykos EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Sunshade Eau de Parfum bottle Sunshade EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Philosykos EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Sunshade EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Floraiku One Umbrella For Two - a fruity fragrance led by Black Currant, with woody depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Philosykos EDP
Sunshade EDP

Notes

Only in Philosykos
Fig Leaf 50% Fig 50%
Only in Sunshade
Blackcurrant 100%
Only in Philosykos
Green 52% Coconut 48%
Only in Sunshade
Tea 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 30% vs 100%
Only in Philosykos
Fig Tree 38% Woody 32%

Accords

Philosykos Sunshade
100%
Green
70%
Fruity
90%
85%
Woody
78%
40%
Sweet
66%
55%
Lactonic
Floral
54%
50%
Fresh
100%
Fruity shared
70%
90%
Woody shared
85%
78%
Sweet shared
40%
66%
55%
54%
50%

Performance

Philosykos Sunshade
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Philosykos

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual

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.

Sunshade

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The fruity character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fruity, woody signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
75%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, fruity, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Philosykos EDP
Sunshade EDP
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