Philosykos Eau de Parfum

Philosykos Eau de Parfum by the French house Diptyque, released in 1996 and composed by Olivia Giacobetti, is a green, milky fig scent. Gourmand, green and woody impressions are all shared by everyone who describes it.

Fig leaf and fig open it together, the leaf green, slightly bitter and sappy, the fruit soft and sweet. The heart pairs coconut with green notes, the coconut giving a milky, creamy texture that mimics the white sap of the fig tree rather than smelling tropical. The base is fig tree, woody notes and cedar, dry and slightly rough, like bark warmed in the sun, so the scent ends in the tree itself rather than in sweetness.

Philosykos is worn by anyone. Most wearers find its longevity moderate, with a sizeable minority calling it weak, and its projection moderate to intimate, so it stays close. It is voted overwhelmingly for daytime and equally for spring and summer, making it a warm-weather scent for someone who wants the whole fig tree, leaves and all.

Philosykos Eau de Parfum — unisex fragrance by Diptyque (released 1996). Top notes: Fig Leaf, Fig. Heart notes: Green Notes, Coconut. Base notes: Fig Tree, Woody Notes, Cedar. — Parfica open fragrance database