Greeks believed that every tree in the world has its own nymph - hamadryad. The guardian of the fig tree became the beautiful Syke, whose charms were praised among the greats of Olympus. Fascinated by this story, Olivia Giacobetti - one of the greatest perfumers of modern times alongside Bertrand Duchaufour - decided to immortalize the myth of the Greek nymph in her most magnificent creation - Philosykos - Friend of the Fig Tree. The natural scent emitted by this plant was captured by using ingredients that express the trunk of the tree, its leaves, fruits, young shoots, and even its roots. Philosykos is the most magnificent of all Diptyque fragrances and one of the best among all perfumes created by human hands.

Year of creation: 1996.

Ingredients

Fragrance notes: fig, fig leaves, fig bark, coconut milk, white cedar.

Fragrance Notes

fig, fig leaves, fig tree, black pepper, cedar tree

About the brand Diptyque

The history began in 1961, when three friends - Desmond Knox-Leet, Christiane Gautrot and Yves Coueslant - opened a boutique on the Saint Germain boulevard in Paris. Initially, they sold fabrics, beautiful objects and souvenirs brought from exotic travels. Two years later, they presented their first candle with the scent of hawthorn, and in 1968 their first eau de toilette - L'Eau.

Diptyque masterfully keeps up with ever-changing scent trends, while maintaining its DNA. Olivier Pescheux, one of the most famous contemporary "noses", emphasizes their characteristic feature, which is the unconventional aromatic combinations. One element is always added to the composition, seemingly deviating from the rest, but in reality deepening the experience. In L'Eau, inspired by 16th century potpourri blends, it was ginger. In turn, in the bestselling Do Son, a hypnotic blend of tuberose and jasmine is joined by a vibrant sea accord.

But diptyque is not just fragrances in the form of perfumes or eau de toilettes. It is also world-renowned candles, aromatic care products, home accessories and trinkets that bring great joy. It is limited editions and holiday collections that we wait for all year round.