Many people love and use cosmetics and perfumes in their lives. Some just buy perfume or eau de toilette with a pleasant smell, while others are true connoisseurs of expensive aromas. But rarely does anyone think about what made the creators come up with one or another composition, what was its history. In this article we will talk about the French perfume house Diptyque ("Diptik") and the fragrance Diptyque Philosykos created here.
Historical facts
Brand founders Diptyque Christine Gatro and Knox Lee had a great and inexplicable love for Greece. Therefore, traveling along it, Desmond collected historical gizmos that he found in this country: fragments of marble from the Acropolis , small pebbles from Cape Sounion. The wild garden through which the road to the sea ran through was not ignored - from it the leaves of the Fig tree, which were subsequently dried, fell into the collection. All finds were carefully stored in a box.
After many years, the box was opened by the third companion Yves Kuslan. He was struck by the scent that escaped from her - it was a distant smell of Greece. This event encouraged the authors to create a new unique perfume - Diptyque Philosykos. His creation immortalized the memory of the place of residence of Desmond and Yves in Thessaly - a manor on the slope of Mount Pelion, where the fragrance was invented.
Where did the name come from?
The word "Philosykos", pronounced "Philosikos", translated from Greek means "lover of figs." This fragrance is believed to be a worship of the fig tree and Greece. Many lovers say that, smelling this perfume, they imagine a piece of this southern world.
Diptyque Philosykos is a universal scent for women and men, which belongs to the group of woody aromatic fragrances. He was introduced to the world in 1996 by perfumer Olivia Giacobetti.
The base notes of the aroma are the smells of figs, white Calabrian cedar and wood. In the middle part there are green notes and coconut, and at the top - figs and a leaf of figs.
Customer reviews
Most of those who love this fragrance note that after using it there is a feeling of instant immersion in a surreal world: a country road covered with dense dust, a road along which a shady grove of fig trees stretched. None of the travelers will pass by, but will wander into the shade of the crown to taste the sweet fruits of ripe figs and gain cool air into the chest. Opening the bottle, the consumer hears a perceptible smell of the frayed leaves of the fig tree, its bark and dust surrounding the grove, which only emphasizes the woody aroma.
Perfume House Diptyque Philosykos
For connoisseurs, this perfume company is associated with a legend - its lifespan has been more than forty years. This is comparable to the French cult. Three enthusiastic friends decided to do business. For this purpose, a boutique store Diptyque was opened on Boulevard Saint-Germain. He got his name from the name of the entrance two-sided window arch, which preceded the entrance to the building. At first, wonders brought from travel, and unusual painted overseas fabrics were sold there.
The store, located in the area where the bohemian inhabited, began to slowly gain popularity. He gained world fame after launching the production of scented candles. In their manufacture, rare and unusual natural components were used, which gave the burning candles a unique smell. Candles became so popular that they were successfully used not only in everyday life, but also in frames on the set of films. Later, the company launched the production of household flavors.
Business expansion
In 1968, the company launched the first toilet water - Diptyque Philosykos Eau de Toilette L'EAU. Its aroma is collected from recipes of fragrant mixtures used in the sixteenth century. This recipe was found by the authors in an old historical document. The chance to use an old recipe was not missed, and an exclusive fragrance was developed. The name of this product is simple and unpretentious. Translated from French, it means “water”, but the composition of roses, cinnamon, sandalwood, cloves and geranium makes its aroma full of mysterious legends and stories. From that moment, perfumers of the company began the creation of their world-famous products.
What is perfumery Diptyque Philosykos - reviews
Perfumes of this French brand are recognized by consumers as unique. According to customer reviews, it is impossible to predict all the subtleties of the aromas created by the company and what impressions and feelings they will awaken in a person. Perfumes of this manufacturer absolutely do not resemble classic modern perfumes. Diptyque fascinates, magically envelops and attracts, making you enjoy freedom and pleasure.
With such provocatively daring and eccentric notes, it is easy not to get lost in the crowd, show your personality and stand out against the general background, demonstrating to others your originality and sophistication.
Diptyque Philosykos perfumes are designed to enable people to enjoy life every second, indulging in exciting and unusual feelings and emotions. The versatility of aromas opens the door to the world of wonderful smells, called “High Perfumes”.
Variety of women's fragrances
It's time to give the reader an idea of the diversity of women's perfumes of the French brand:
- The fragrance and audacity of the notes that give the leaves of black currant, interspersed with the tenderness and lightness of the Bulgarian rose, the queen of all colors - this is L'Ombre dans l'Eau. Additives from mandarin and bergamot add a bit of exoticism to romance and peace.
- The contrast of Do Son toilet water was created by the delightful sweetness of tuberose - this is the mother’s favorite flower of one of the founders of the perfume company. The aroma has a summer smell with a touch of tenderness and sophistication that bring orange and iris. The feeling of spring, love and temptation is evoked by the light presence of musk.
- For fearless and sophisticated women, Eau Duelle was created - a two-sided composition of two contrasting vanilla odors as a confrontation. One is the triumphant bright side with sweetness and lightness, the second with rebellion of a strong character, insolence and sugary sweetness.
Unisex and men's fragrances
Smells for men and for both sexes are simultaneously represented by the following brands:
- Truly male Jardin Clos is an extraordinary blend of ingredients dictated by the creators of the fragrance of Devonshire Gardens. It combines the freshness of watermelon, notes of forest moss, lily and tea. Hyacinth and magic tolu balm are masterfully added to this cocktail.
- Fans of the eastern exquisite world will suit composition L'Autre, which includes nutmeg, coriander, cloves, caraway seeds and green cardamom. The combination will appeal to both sexes. This composition was created in 1973 by perfumer Serge Kalouguine, but is still at the peak of popularity.
- The world famous poem in honor of fig tree - eau de toilette and dry perfumes of Philosykos Diptyque - amazes with fresh notes of leaves, bark and juicy pulp of figs. Spice is given by additives from a white cedar. The composition belongs to the unisex category, perfectly suits exquisite ladies and brutal men.
- The manufacturer has also created another interpretation of the previous fragrance - Philosykos Diptyque “Ile de Beaute” Eau de Parfum. Its smell carries less fruit and more aroma of fragrant leaves, which creates a feeling of greater softness than that of eau de toilette. The perfumed variety is more impudent and individual, and also has more persistence and intensity.
- The scent of L'Eau Du 34 is a fantasy reincarnation of the smell boulevard Saint-Germain 34, created for the fiftieth anniversary of the company. This is a traditional combination of notes of flowers, wood and fruit, combined in an unusual opaque bottle with a strict black cap. In addition, the creators of these perfumes, Roman Kaiser, Olivier Pescheux and Myriam Badault, produced soap, shower gel and candles with the same scent.
New items
More recently, the French perfume house Diptyque created the fragrance Florabellio. The inspiration for the idea was the smell of fresh spring flowers and the spirit of freedom of the coast by the sea. The composition is a symbiosis of aromatic apricot and sea salt with apple leaves. Complete the tandem additives of sesame seeds and coffee beans.
Another recent novelty from the company is the original Vinaigre de Toilette toilet vinegar, the recipe of which has come down to us from the nineteenth century. The product quickly became popular among consumers due to its composition - extracts of several plants, tree bark and spices. The company is constantly developing new fragrances designed to delight and amaze people.
All products are divided into three lines - for men, women and unisex. Therefore, there is no person who would not find a suitable smell for himself among all the products of this manufacturer - cocktails of classics and sophistication, in which the creator’s soul is enclosed.
Nowadays
In today's realities, Diptyque is one of the most famous and successful brands. She produces selective cosmetics and her prima fragrance Diptyque Philosykos Eau de Parfum.
Half a century has passed since the creation of this French perfume house. Its products are known worldwide. Its consumers are not only politicians, representatives of bohemia, famous people and secular lions, but also ordinary people who liked the fragrances of the company.
And this is entirely justified, since any company's products - from candles and fragrances to expensive perfumes - carry sophistication, elegance and aristocracy. The company has its own Internet portal, as well as many offline representations, where a seller-consultant will offer the buyer to smell Philosykos Diptyque. A huge advantage and difference from other brands is the composition of products - it is produced only using natural components, and it is worth a lot.
The design of the bottle in which the company offers its products is simple and concise. At the same time, it is refined and refined. There is nothing superfluous in it. This is a transparent rectangular bottle with a curly sign and an old label.