Diptyque 1996 EDT

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Philosykos

by Olivia Giacobetti

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Diptyque Philosykos is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996, created by Olivia Giacobetti. Philosykos opens with Fig, settles into a heart of Fig Leaf, and dries down to a base of Fig Tree. Diptyque's Philosykos carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
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Philosykos Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fig100%
Heartas listed
Fig Leaf100%
Baseas listed
Fig Tree100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

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.

About

Opens with an intensely green, photorealistic fig leaf, like snapping a fresh stem. This verdant blast mellows into the delicate, milky sweetness of ripe fig fruit, evoking the sap and pulp. The journey concludes with the subtle, woody earthiness of the fig tree itself, creating a natural, slightly creamy skin scent that feels inherently botanical and fresh.

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