Philosykos
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1996 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Alluring Fig
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.
This fig is a right divisive one. It bangs out a seriously green, realistic fig leaf opening that many love, but the vanilla dry-down swings wildly between creamy delight and synthetic flop. You'll either adore its quirky blend or find it a disjointed mess.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 1% |
| Fruity | 16% | 14% |
| Green | 66% | 53% |
| Sweet | 13% | 29% |
| Warm | 0% | 5% |
| Woody | 5% | 0% |
| Earthy | 0% | 1% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 18% | 19% |
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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 spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and green-vanilla profile make it suitable for casual wear and even office-friendly once the green opening settles. The unique, sometimes unblended, character makes it less ideal for formal events, though its longevity means it can be a comfortable option for everyday use.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Sweet, Fresh accords and Fig, Fig Leaf notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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