Philosykos
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1996 | Year | 2003 |
| ££ | 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.
A divisive, green scent that smells exactly like fresh-cut grass and bamboo. If that's your jam, you'll love it; otherwise, steer clear. Performance is rubbish, though, so it's more of a body spray than a proper fragrance.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 16% | 0% |
| Green | 66% | 75% |
| Sweet | 13% | 0% |
| Warm | 0% | 0% |
| Woody | 5% | 10% |
| Earthy | 0% | 0% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 18% | 45% |
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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, light-green profile makes it perfect for casual wear, especially in warm weather, and re-application after exercise. However, the weak longevity and intimate sillage mean it won't project much, making it unsuitable for formal events or impactful dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody accords
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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