Philosykos Eau de Parfum vs Purple Fig Eau de Parfum

Philosykos

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2012	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	££££

Purple Fig

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Philosykos

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 - Purple Fig

This one's a proper head-scratcher and polarising as hell. You'll either get juicy Mediterranean fig and summer vibes, or you'll be smelling actual pickles, public bathrooms, and even... well, let's just say it gets challenging for some. Definitely one to try before you buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	7%
Floral	0%	5%
Fruity	17%	9%
Green	45%	44%
Sweet	13%	5%
Warm	0%	5%
Woody	19%	24%
Earthy	5%	9%
Animalic	0%	0%
Fresh	18%	26%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Philosykos EdP

Purple Fig EdP

Notes

Only in Philosykos

Fig 50% Fig Leaf 50%

Only in Purple Fig

Angelica 41% Redcurrant Leaf 33% Lemon 26%

Only in Philosykos

Green 52% Coconut 48%

Only in Purple Fig

Fig 45% Galbanum 33% Cyclamen 22%

Shared Notes

Cedar 30% vs 46%

Only in Philosykos

Fig Tree 38% Woody 32%

Only in Purple Fig

Cypress 53%

Accords

Philosykos Purple Fig

100%

Green

81%

85%

Woody

100%

Aromatic

94%

70%

Fruity

93%

Musky

73%

Amber

64%

Powdery

61%

55%

Lactonic

40%

Sweet

55%

50%

Fresh

50%

Soft Spicy

48%

Green shared

100%

81%

Woody shared

85%

100%

Aromatic

94%

Fruity shared

70%

93%

Musky

73%

Amber

64%

Powdery

61%

Lactonic

55%

Sweet shared

40%

55%

Fresh shared

50%

Soft Spicy

48%

Performance

Philosykos Purple Fig

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

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.

Purple Fig

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile enough for day-to-day wear, though some find it too potent for enclosed office spaces. The green and fresh aspects lend themselves well to casual and even some sporty settings, but it's probably too unconventional for formal events.