Philosykos (for women and men)

woodlandwalk

Yes, it does start off with quite waxy unripe banana, but more clean - if you think about it, even an unripe banana has that slightly musty rotting edge. The under-ripeness is definitely the smell/taste of a green fig before you bite in to the sweeter bit at the centre. I lived in Greece for a while and as I'd walk down to the beach in the morning, I'd pluck a fig from a green fig tree then a purple fig tree. The purple ones are amazing - syrupy and sweet. The green ones are like this perfume really - always a little dry and green tasting - more refreshing. This scent dries down nicely - and the smoky cedar wood is just right - very Greece. I love this perfume, but can't imagine wearing it in winter - it screams holiday to me! I bought it at the same time as some green eyeshadow and a lovely cream french tunic in soft stretchy cotton - they're all very happy together!

litldove7

I'm sure this is a nice scent on others...but it just does not do anything for me. I smell crisp, dewy, sweet grass...and fresh green leaves (assuming that's the fig leaves). I was expecting a fruity sweet fig smell....but then again, I'm not too familiar with the smell of figs... And for some reason, I'm getting a hint of coconut on my skin???? What? Weird. There's no coconut in this fragrance right? I guess my skin chemistry just isn't for this perfume. Oh well...

verity

This was my signature scent for a long time, I still wear it almost ten years later. I think it was one of the things that my husband fell for when we met, he still swoons when I wear it! I also have the L'Artisan Fig which is more floral/violet compared to this one. I like both, Dyptique Phylosykos is I would say, a cool dry, earthier fig with a tinge of coconut in the background which makes it unique. Men seem to love this and it's the scent I get the most compliments on. I stopped wearing it so much because I became 'immune' to the smell. Now I wear it less but can really appreciate it when I do. I tried many other Dyptique on the success of this one, but none match it for me and I eventually gave them away. A wonderfully stylish scent, for someone with flare and individuality.

veuve

The reference fig. And not only that, very wearable too! Underripe, sweet-tangy-sour fig and leaves, so realistic you can taste them. Supporting cast of cedar. Genius in its simplicity. Ms. Giacobetti went on to do another two figs for L'Artisan, but I prefer this one - less coconutty/perfumy vibes.

Very refreshing in summer and hard to overdose on. Surprisingly, I find it performs well on crisp winter days, too.
Longevity is average, and refreshing halfway the day may be necessary. One of the few fragrances that I consider to be perfectly unisex - not leaning one way or another at all.

veruska

This is a summer staple for my beloved husband so it's difficult not to love it. It's a photorealistic fig scent. EVERYTHING,is here.The leaves blowed by the air in the midsummer evening, the succulent flesh of the forbidden fruit, th e whole tree giving the blessing shadow under the blistering sun of Greece. But it does'nt last , unfortunately it doesn't last at all on our skin.

soirdelune

The original and best of the fig leaf scents. Blew my mind the first time that I smelled it. The perfume dries down quickly and lingers in the gentlest way -- I do wish it could retain some of its initial robustness a little longer. Marketed as a unisex fragrance, I smelt a gentleman wearing this recently and was quite persuaded it is more suited to the ladies. Enchanting.

jeca

Fresh green and juicy scent of summer days on the sea side. It's bright and fruity fresh at the beginning and almost the same at the end, maybe warmer.