What's the difference between L'eau des Hesperides and Philosykos Eau de Parfum?+
L'eau des Hesperides is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Diptyque (2008) dominated by Citrus 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 4 accords: Green, Fresh, Woody, Sweet.
Which is better, L'eau des Hesperides or Philosykos Eau de Parfum?+
By community rating, L'eau des Hesperides scores 3.80/5 vs Philosykos Eau de Parfum at 4.15/5. On r/fragrance, L'eau des Hesperides sits at 8.2/10 (positive) while Philosykos Eau de Parfum is 7.5/10 (positive). L'eau des Hesperides's standout strength: Magical, obsession-worthy scent profile with fresh herbal citrus character. 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 L'eau des Hesperides and Philosykos Eau de Parfum smell similar?+
They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Green, Fresh, Woody, Sweet, Cedar. L'eau des Hesperides: L'eau des Hesperides is beloved by those who encounter it for its magical, unique herbal citrus profile and fresh appeal, but the community consensus is that its poor longevity is inherent to the fragrance type and difficult to overcome. 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, L'eau des Hesperides or Philosykos Eau de Parfum?+
L'eau des Hesperides: Very poor longevity - disappears quickly due to small molecular structure of citrus/herbal notes 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 L'eau des Hesperides vs Philosykos Eau de Parfum?+
L'eau des Hesperides scores highest for summer wear; Philosykos Eau de Parfum scores highest for summer wear. L'eau des Hesperides leans daytime, Philosykos Eau de Parfum leans daytime.
