Diptyque
Philosykos
Verified April 2026
Composition
The Olfactory Pyramid
The Opening
Top
- Fig Leaf
- Fig
- Fig Sap
A sharp, initial impression—volatile accords that arrive first and set the emotional temperature of the wear.
The Soul
Heart
- Fig Nectar
- Coconut
- Green Notes
The core character of the fragrance—where the blend deepens, blooms, and tells its true story.
The Memory
Base
- White Cedar
- Woody Notes
What lingers in the air and on skin—warm, resinous, or musky notes that become your private signature.
Scent profile
Year of launch
1996
Market segment
Niche House
Sensory performance
Benchmark radar
Human-scaled ratings from 1 (subtle) to 5 (pronounced)—longevity, sillage, and projection.
- Longevity4/5
- Sillage3/5
- Projection3/5
Verified human evidence
Evaluated during a humid spring afternoon. The "green-leaf" freshness was intensely realistic for the first 45 minutes before settling into a soft, milky-cedar base.
The Narrative
Scent Story
Summary
The definitive fig signature. A green, woody masterpiece that captures the entire spirit of the fig tree—from the milky sap to the sun-baked leaves and the cooling shade.
The first encounter is a cool, aromatic burst of fig leaf and fig fruit, immediately clearing the mind and inviting deep contemplation of the journey ahead. It is a clean, intellectual start that honors the entire spirit of the fig tree with a provocative, modern twist.
As the story unfolds, a steady heart of coconut and green notes emerges, evoking the scent of milky sap and sun-baked needles. This stage is meditative and grounded, a quiet sanctuary found within the hallowed halls of a dream-like Mediterranean landscape.
The dry down transforms into a warm, creamy hush of cedarwood and fig tree bark, lingering like the memory of a favorite chapter in a life lived on the road. It is a minimalist masterpiece that captures the essence of quietude and the enduring power of freedom.
The Alchemist
Master Perfumer
EST 2026
Aesthetics
Related vibes
This fragrance appears in the following PerScento aesthetic worlds.