Diptyque
Philosykos
EDT · 1996 · light weight
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-17. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.00
- aquatic0.00
- green0.80
- floral0.00
- spicy0.20
- woody0.60
- amber0.00
- sweet0.30
- leather0.00
- smoky0.00
- musky0.20
Where it fits.
Wildcard
Philosykos is green, a change of pace from the everyday.
Summer heat
Philosykos is light and green, so it holds up in the heat.
Casual weekend
Philosykos is easygoing, green and woody, and works in its season.
Daily fresh
Philosykos is light and green, easy on any normal day.
Office safe
Philosykos is soft and woody, so it stays polite in a meeting room.
Signature
Philosykos is green and woody with a clear character, best in spring and summer.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Rabanne
Invictus Intense
81/100Philosykos's fig leaves sit nicely on the woods in Invictus Intense, which also adds spice.
Spray Invictus Intense first (2 sprays, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Philosykos on top (4 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).
Viktor&Rolf
Philosykos's fig leaves sit nicely on the fir balsam in Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum.
Spray Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum first (2 sprays, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Philosykos on top (4 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).
Armaf
Philosykos's fig leaves sit nicely on the patchouli in Club de Nuit Intense Man Eau de Parfum, which also brings bergamot.
Spray Club de Nuit Intense Man Eau de Parfum first (2 sprays, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Philosykos on top (4 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).