What's the difference between Athenean and Philosykos Eau de Parfum?+
Athenean is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from James Heeley (2021) dominated by Green accords. Philosykos Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Diptyque (1996) leaning on Green accords. They share 5 accords: Green, Fruity, Woody, Sweet.
Which is better, Athenean or Philosykos Eau de Parfum?+
By community rating, Athenean scores 3.85/5 vs Philosykos Eau de Parfum at 4.15/5. On r/fragrance, Athenean sits at 8.2/10 (positive) while Philosykos Eau de Parfum is 7.5/10 (positive). Athenean's standout strength: Excellent fig representation that balances sweetness with green/earthy notes. Philosykos Eau de Parfum's standout strength: Pleasant fig scent that smells appealing. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Athenean and Philosykos Eau de Parfum smell similar?+
They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Green, Fruity, Woody, Sweet, Fresh. Athenean: The r/fragrance community demonstrates strong appreciation for well-executed fig fragrances, with discussion centered on finding quality options with good longevity and authentic fig representation. Philosykos Eau de Parfum: Philosykos is appreciated by the community for its pleasant fig scent and won the letter P in the popular A-Z fragrance voting, but it is widely criticized for extremely poor longevity lasting under an hour on skin.
Which lasts longer, Athenean or Philosykos Eau de Parfum?+
Athenean: Strong longevity and performance compared to many other fig fragrances Philosykos Eau de Parfum: Poor longevity - lasts only 30 minutes to 1 hour on skin Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Athenean vs Philosykos Eau de Parfum?+
Athenean scores highest for summer wear; Philosykos Eau de Parfum scores highest for summer wear. Athenean leans daytime, Philosykos Eau de Parfum leans daytime.
