Diptyque
Philosykos
An ode to the fig tree signed Diptyque, Philosykos restores the whole tree: the green leaf, the milky fruit and the wood. Fresh, green and Mediterranean — a reference fig.
Perfumer Olivia Giacobetti
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Fig
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Coconut
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Base Several hours
Cedar · Woody notes
What its composition says
- Only 4 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is tight.
- 1 material on top, 1 in the heart, 2 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Fig: its rarest material, which only 33 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue contain — about one in 60.
- Woody, gourmand and fruity: 3 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 2 of 4.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Philosykos by Diptyque comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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