Philosykos
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1996 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Dioriviera is a divisive fig-rose scent that some hail as a creamy, green masterpiece for summer, while others dismiss it as unoriginal, weak, or even 'pickle-like'. It's not the universal crowd-pleaser some hoped for, but its fans are absolutely obsessed.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 0% | 17% |
| Fruity | 16% | 16% |
| Green | 66% | 60% |
| Sweet | 13% | 17% |
| Warm | 0% | 0% |
| Woody | 5% | 0% |
| Earthy | 0% | 3% |
| Animalic | 0% | 1% |
| Fresh | 18% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, green, and fruity profile makes it highly suitable for casual and warmer weather occasions, including sport. While some find it subtle enough for the office, its moderate projection and potential for compliments also lend themselves well to a date night.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Fruity, Sweet accords and Fig notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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