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Diptyque Philosykos Perfumed Soap

A perfumed bar soap carrying Diptyque's famous, true-to-life fig scent.

Scented with the iconic Philosykos fig accord (leaf, fruit, wood).
Triple-milled 150g bar; unisex.
Leaves a soft, clean fig trail after rinsing.

$29.99

On Amazon when we checked (June 16, 2026) — live price may differ.

By Patrick Smith · Updated July 11, 2026 · How we review · We may earn a commission from Amazon links.

Price when checked: $29.99; on Amazon, June 16, 2026

Our verdict

Worth it if you already love the Philosykos fig scent and want a low-commitment way to wear it. Overpriced if you just want a functional bar of soap.

Philosykos is one of the most quietly famous fig scents in perfumery, an Olivia Giacobetti composition from 1996 that tries to bottle an entire fig tree rather than just the fruit. This perfumed soap carries that same accord: green fig leaf, milky sap, sun-warmed fruit and a dry cedar-and-coconut base, all in a triple-milled 150g bar. On skin it's a gentler, more fleeting way to wear the scent than the eau de toilette, leaving a soft, clean fig trail after you rinse rather than an all-day perfume. It's unisex, understated and reads as expensive precisely because it isn't sweet. Treat it as a scented luxury rather than a workhorse soap; the fragrance is the whole point, and it fades quickly by design, which is exactly what some people want from a bar and a dealbreaker for others.

Frequently asked questions

What does Philosykos smell like?

It's a realistic green fig: fig leaf and milky sap up top, ripe fig fruit, and a dry cedar-and-coconut base. It's widely regarded as one of the truest fig scents in perfumery, and it's unisex.

Does the scent last on skin after washing?

Only lightly. As a soap it leaves a soft, clean fig trail rather than a lasting perfume; for stronger, longer wear you'd want the Philosykos eau de toilette or eau de parfum.

Is it the same scent as the Philosykos fragrance?

Yes, it uses the same Philosykos fig accord as the fragrance line, just delivered as a bar soap for a subtler, wash-off scent experience.

Diptyque Philosykos Perfumed Soap

$29.99 on Amazon when we checked (June 16, 2026). Amazon handles checkout, shipping and returns.

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