Philosykos
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1996 | Year | 2001 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Ichnusa
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.
Ichnusa is an intoxicatingly realistic fig leaf scent that captures the essence of a Mediterranean summer. It's wildly photorealistic and addictive, though be warned: for some, the performance falls far short of its hefty price tag. Divisive, but a masterpiece for fig lovers.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 1% |
| Fruity | 16% | 2% |
| Green | 66% | 65% |
| Sweet | 13% | 6% |
| Warm | 0% | 2% |
| Woody | 5% | 3% |
| Earthy | 0% | 3% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 18% | 26% |
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Heart 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 natural character makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in warm weather. While many find longevity to be an issue, its unique and non-offensive profile allows for office use, though it might be too singular for formal events or romantic dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Fresh, Woody accords and Fig Tree, Fig Leaf notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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