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Philosophy Perfumes

8 fragrances · 1996–2018 · all houses

About Philosophy

Philosophy builds its fragrances around a clean, luminous idea: citrus, soft florals and vanilla layered into scents that feel fresh yet comforting. The house took shape between 1996 and 2018, and its signature is approachable rather than loud.

Amazing Grace is the label's best-loved release, a gentle citrus floral that became its calling card. Alongside it, Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere leans on vanilla and wood, while Fresh Cream offers a milky, sweet warmth. Pure Grace reads as musky, lavender-tinged and scrubbed clean, and Pure Grace Nude Rose reworks it with rose and green notes. For brighter days, Loveswept adds a lively citrus lift. Together they make Philosophy a natural choice for anyone drawn to quiet, skin-close freshness.

All fragrances

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FragranceYearLead accordRatingVotes↓
Amazing Grace Philosophy1996Floral2,591
Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere Philosophy2018Vanilla2,198
Fresh Cream Philosophy2013Lactonic1,841
Pure Grace Philosophy2003Musky1,532
Amazing Grace Ballet Rose Philosophy2017Rose877
Falling in Love Philosophy-Fruity867
Pure Grace Nude Rose Philosophy2017Rose368
Loveswept Philosophy2013Citrus281

Timeline

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4.34.03.62000200520102015

Vertical position is the community rating; dot size scales with vote count; colour follows the dominant accord family. Click any dot to open its profile.

Accord evolution

avg strength by decade
1990s2000s2010sMusky · 1990s: 87%Musky · 2000s: 100%Musky · 2010s: 62%Powdery · 1990s: 61%Powdery · 2000s: 69%Powdery · 2010s: 57%Floral · 1990s: 100%Floral · 2000s: 88%Floral · 2010s: 66%Citrus · 1990s: 90%Citrus · 2000s: 69%Citrus · 2010s: 84%White Floral · 1990s: 64%White Floral · 2000s: 73%White Floral · 2010s: 68%Fresh · 1990s: 0%Fresh · 2000s: 56%Fresh · 2010s: 71%