Philosykos
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1996 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Basilico & Fellini
ScentArt
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.
Divisive and distinctive, Basilico & Fellini serves up a controversial, hyper-realistic green blast. Some find it a summer garden dream, others a Pesto nightmare or an anise overload. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 10% |
| Fruity | 16% | 14% |
| Green | 66% | 51% |
| Sweet | 13% | 15% |
| Warm | 0% | 6% |
| Woody | 5% | 7% |
| Earthy | 0% | 7% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 18% | 19% |
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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 unique character makes it a standout for casual summer days and even light sport, evoking open spaces. While some might appreciate its distinctiveness on a date, its strong, sometimes polarising, herbal opening might be too bold for formal settings or a conservative office.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Fresh, Fruity accords and Fig notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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