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Philosia

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Korres Philosia is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2024. Philosia opens with Bergamot and Orange, settles into a heart of Pine, Star Anise, Eucalyptus, and Canadian Fir Balsam, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli, and Guaiac Wood. Korres's Philosia carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its fresh, green forest vibes, while others reckon it smells like stale bathroom cleaner. If you can get past the lacklustre performance, it's a unique scent that might just transport you. Others? They'll just smell hand soap.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Playful
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Philosia Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot54%
Orange46%
Heartas listed
Pine29%
Canadian Fir Balsam28%
Eucalyptus25%
Star Anise18%
Baseas listed
Musk35%
Cedar23%
Patchouli21%
Guaiac Wood20%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear or after a workout. However, its poor longevity and moderate projection limit its suitability for more formal or date settings, where it quickly becomes a subtle skin scent.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Certified by PETA Beauty Without Bunnies · Check the register · We last checked Sept 2026 PETA Beauty Without Bunnies certification mark

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About

Opens with a bright, zesty burst of orange and bergamot, quickly plunging into a deep, aromatic forest. Expect a prominent blend of pine, fir resin, and cooling eucalyptus, sweetened ever so slightly by star anise. The dry down settles into a creamy, musky woodiness with hints of earthy patchouli and smoky guaiac wood, like a walk through a damp forest floor.

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Where to buy

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