Perfume of the Day: Diptyque Philosykos

Released in 1996 this is a must-try for those who love fig scents.  I don’t know what it is about the fig but it does make a lovely perfumery note.  It is initially quite heady – the sweetness of the fig with floral/green notes in the background, but it calms down to a lovely herbal/woody base with the fig leaves still in focus.  I do get the coconut, but not the pepper notes that some reviewers mention. The lasting power is impressive for such a simple perfume.  To my nose it is slightly “dated” just because it was so popular a few years ago, but I suppose that just proves how scents can be tied to memories.

NowSmellThis certainly loves it, Sakecat is a bit more indifferent.  You can try a sample at The Perfumed Court, or just spring for the entire bottle, $85 at Beautyhabit.