Best Philosykos Eau de Toilette by Diptyque Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Philosykos Eau de Toilette by Diptyque captures the essence of fig in its aromatic green composition, blending fresh fig leaves and milky fig fruit with subtle woody and resinous undertones. The fragrance is characterised by its natural, crisp green quality and an overall fresh, clean feeling that evokes a Mediterranean fig grove. Those drawn to a perfume centred on fig with a balance of green and woody notes will find this scent a refined expression of that theme.
195 A.C. by Agatho £305.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- cedarwood
- fig
- incense
- mint
- pomegranate
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- green
- woody
Rest in the blissful shade of an orchard in the humming city of Pompeii: the year is 195 BC. Inhale the sweet aroma of ripe figs and the local pomegranate leaves heated by the sun; these entine spicy incense being smoked in the nearby temple. So anciently refreshing!
204 Velvet Fig by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
- Key notes:
- ambrette seeds
- ambroxan
- edamame
- fig
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
204 perfumer Domitille Michalon says, “I imagined a sunny fragrance bursting with sweet figs over creamy sandalwood; a nap in the shade when the sun is beating down. I added a touch of green, a touch of nature, like a crunchy edamame bean.”
402 Guilty Vanilla by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
- Key notes:
- benzoin
- caramel
- fig
- freesia
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
A sweet, ambery perfume with many shades of sweet packed into a single formula: heliotrope, vanilla, caramel, toffee and benzoin, all interlinked with a soft sandalwood theme.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 402 if you like sophisticated gourmands.
Perfumer for 402: Corinne Cachen.
A Grove By The Sea by Arquiste £195.00
- Key notes:
- clay
- fig
- fig tree leaves
- fir
- mineral accord
- rosemary
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- green
- woody
August 1508, Lopud Island, Adriatic Sea
A sunny island in the Adriatic, a small harbour with stone houses and fig trees. Across the verdant Mediterranean hills sprawls an aromatic landscape of cypress stands, pine, rosemary, thyme — and olive groves with their subtle, nutty scent.
Beso Pasión by Beso Beach £145.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- blood orange
- cardamom
- fig
- ginger
- musk
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- green
- woody
Perfumer: Jordi Fernández (the nose behind the white floral wonder of Latin Lover).
Beso Pasion is like a sweet summer breeze caressing a Mediterranean island. A breeze infused with sea salt, the delicious aroma of fig trees, and fragrant grass cured by the hot sun.
Fiery Fig 24.05 by Neydo £80.00
- Key notes:
- coconut
- fig
- green leaves
- lactonic nuance
- milky nuance
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- green
- woody
The dirt road is bumpy, glowing red in the fiery sunset. The truck lumbers through Mediterranean farmland, kicking up dust at every turn. You put your hand out the passenger window, experiencing the dry heat of summer and the rich smell of figs. Pulling into the grove, you fill your mouth with sticky figs. The driver takes you by the hand and you start running towards the sounds of laughter and music. There are flamenco guitars, dancing, milky cocktails. You spin around and around until the colours of the crowd swirl into infinity.
Perfumer: Joëlle Lerioux Patris
Fig Lemonade by French Cowboy £90.00
- Key notes:
- fig
- lemonade
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- fruity
- green
Fig Lemonade is fizzy and juicy, shimmering with sunshiney Italian lemon oil and Calabrian bergamot. Things get interesting with the fig leaf accord, which is built around buchu, with its green and borderline blackcurrant facets. The result is an appealing sweet/sour freshy with a subtle woody spine of cedarwood.
Fig Man by CARNER £150.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- fig
- sea salt
- tonka beans
- violet leaf
- Aromagroups:
- green
- marine
- woody
The Fresh collection.
Inspired by the wondrous illustration Homme Figuier by Dali, Fig Man takes seemingly classic earthy notes and subverts them into a fanciful surreal fig theme mixed with salt, cool spices and dry woods.
Fig Man is a fresh, lush and spacious green formula.
FIG PORN by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- fig
- lactonic nuance
- musk
- pear
- peony
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- green
- unconventional
A milky green fig oozing sweet musk.
PERFUMER
FLORIAN GALLO
Figo by Granado £65.00
- Key notes:
- fig
- fig tree leaves
- orange
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- green
With 92% natural origin ingredients, Figo shows up ready to celebrate the fig in the wild. This eau de cologne represents the sheer green “wheee!” of fresh fig, with its unique combo of milky sap and woody notes nestling among the aroma of leaves from this “Tree of Life”. Guaiacwood and amber round out the composition. Free of dyes and animal ingredients.
About Philosykos Eau de Toilette by Diptyque
- What makes Philosykos Eau de Toilette different from other fig perfumes?
- Philosykos focuses on a naturalistic, green fig character that combines both fig leaves and fig fruit with woody undertones. Other fig perfumes may incorporate sweeter, floral, or gourmand notes which create a different balance, whereas Philosykos keeps a crisp and fresh aromatic green profile.
- Can these fragrances be worn year-round like Philosykos Eau de Toilette?
- Many fig-based fragrances, including Philosykos, are versatile and suitable for warmer months due to their fresh and green qualities. Some on this list include warmer or sweeter notes that might be better suited to cooler seasons, so consider the additional notes when choosing.
- Are fig perfumes always fresh and green in character?
- Not necessarily. While fig can impart a fresh, green aroma, many fig perfumes blend it with floral, spicy, woody, or gourmand notes, altering the overall character. This range demonstrates how fig can be interpreted in various ways beyond just fresh and green.