The smell in short
It smells mostly green and woody. Fig leaf and fig at the top, green notes and coconut in the middle and fig tree and woody notes at the base.
- Came out
- 1996
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Philosykos notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Diptyque Philosykos EDT
Philosykos EDT is made by Diptyque. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Philosykos price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €120. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than Mugler Womanity and L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Adam & Eve's Dress unisex and Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Adam Eve spread further.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Other Diptyque perfumes
The house has 44 perfumes here, led by Tam Dao, Orpheon and Benjoin Boheme unisex.
Is Philosykos long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Adam & Eve's Dress unisex and Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Adam Eve last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like fig tree and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other versions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 1996 and 2012.
If you like Philosykos, try these
Similar picks to try: Lorenzo Pazzaglia Adam & Eve's Dress unisex (5 shared notes), Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Adam Eve (5 shared notes), Mugler Womanity (3 shared notes) and L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier (3 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did Philosykos come out?
It came out in 1996.
Who would like Philosykos?
People who enjoy green and woody smells.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
What is the difference between Philosykos EDT and Philosykos Eau de Parfum 2012 unisex?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.