The Perfume Bible / A closer look
Oud Palao
meets Philosykos.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Shared ground
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
The distinction
Eau de parfum leads with woody; Eau de toilette leads with green. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Diptyque Oud PalaoEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |  Diptyque PhilosykosEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | Eau de toilette |
| Listed year | 2015 | 1996 |
| Leading accords | woody · oud · rose | green · woody · fresh |
| Notes unique to this record | Laotian Oud, Bulgarian Rose, Tobacco, Labdanum, Sandalwood, Rum, Camphor, Patchouli, Madagascar Vanilla | Fig, Fig Leaf, Fig Tree |
| Longevity / 5 | 4.07 · 766 votes | 2.48 · 1,544 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.78 · 902 votes | 1.58 · 1,449 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictEau de parfum
Start here if the listed woody and oud direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Eau de toilette
Start here if the listed green and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.