More about Diptyque Philosykos
A hymn to the fig tree inspired by the Greek island groves. Philosykos captures the entire essence of the tree - from sharp green leaves to milky sap and sun-warmed bark - creating an intensely naturalistic portrait. The name means 'friend of the fig' in Greek, and this fragrance truly embodies every facet of this Mediterranean treasure.
Featured Notes
Philosykos opens with Fig, Fig Leaf, a heart of Green Notes, Coconut, Fig Tree Sap, a base of Cedar, Fig Tree Wood.
- Top Notes
- Fig, Fig Leaf
- Heart Notes
- Green Notes, Coconut, Fig Tree Sap
- Base Notes
- Cedar, Fig Tree Wood
Longevity & Projection
Philosykos by Diptyque offers moderate longevity with moderate projection, best suited to summer and daytime.
What does Philosykos smell like?
Philosykos opens with Fig, Fig Leaf, develops into a heart of Green Notes, Coconut, Fig Tree Sap, and settles into a base of Cedar, Fig Tree Wood. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Philosykos last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Philosykos has moderate longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Philosykos?
Fragrances with a similar character include Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme, The Matcha 26, Le Beau Paradise Garden. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Philosykos — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Philosykos samples?
You can buy authentic Philosykos by Diptyque samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Philosykos by Diptyque is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Fig, Fig Leaf, offers moderate longevity, projects with moderate sillage.








