DIPTYQUE Philosykos Eau de Parfum

Tempo Eau de Parfum by Diptyque

Olfactive Family: Woody Aromatic Patchouli
Gender: Unisex
Mood: Free-spirited, earthy, and subtly hypnotic
Season: Perfect for mellow spring days, late-summer sunsets, and introspective autumn evenings

Key Notes

Top Notes: Clary Sage, Violet Leaf – Herbaceous clarity wreathed in a cool, green haze

Heart Notes: Sulawesi Patchouli Trio – Three nuanced extractions that shift from silky warmth to primal earth

Base Notes: Maté, Moss Accord – Smoky tea leaves and forest-floor softness that linger in a gentle hum

Fragrance Profile
Tempo revives the patchouli anthem of the 1960s with modern finesse. It opens on the aromatic lift of clary sage and the inky green sigh of violet leaf, like sunlight filtering through paisley curtains at dawn. Moments later, a triad of Sulawesi patchouli takes centre stage—velvety, woody, and softly camphorous—unfolding layer after layer of textured depth. As the rhythm settles, maté’s smoky infusion intertwines with a mossy accord, grounding the composition in a quietly pulsing beat that seems to vibrate against the skin. The result is both nostalgic and forward-looking: a patchouli that feels polished yet proudly untamed.

Perfect for

Patchouli devotees seeking a sophisticated evolution of the classic note

Poetic souls, vinyl collectors, and anyone who hears a hidden bassline in the rustle of leaves

Soft leather jackets, vintage denim, or tailored wool—moments when effortless rebellion meets refined calm

Tempo is a fragrant time signature: a measured pulse of patchouli and green nuance that summons the spirit of freedom while keeping stride with the present.