Philosykos promises a hyperrrealistic, super-green fig (the listed notes are 100% fig—fruit, leaf, and tree) and I feel like it delivers: it’s a pure spring breeze, not “clean” like a soap but clean like truly fresh air, a lane filled with verdant trees. It’s leafy, light, and graceful, with the slightest hint of white florals, and an even fainter hint of fruity sweetness (pear, maybe?), but I still feel like it comes across as unisex rather than overtly feminine. I only have the Eau de Toilette and the longevity is pretty poor, which I think is fairly typical for fresh green scents, but I’d love to try the EDP. Big fan of this one, though I do also turn to DS & Durga's Debaser for an earthier, denser fig leaf scent. Universal Flowering's Fig Leaf is also spicier, sexier, more lactonic, if you're into that—but Philosykos feels iconic. It's the one to beat.