DIPTYQUE

Inspired by a lush garden, L’Ombre dans L’Eau combines the freshness of roses with the green notes of blackcurrant leaves. The Eau de Parfum is rosier, with a generous, sensual, almost heady rose, blooming amongst the cool mossy and tart air. Blackcurrant leaf, Bulgarian rose. A generous, sensual, almost heady rose, blooming amongst the cool of the stems, at once mossy and tart. Floral / Green

Inspiring thoughts of a walk through a mediterranean fig orchard just after a light rain, philosykos from the design house of diptyque makes a clean, woodsy addition to your scent collection. Introduced in 1996, this well-balanced women’s fragrance invokes images of the entire fig tree, not just the fruit, with notes that include fig leaf, fig, coconut and cedar. The comforting allure of philosykos makes it an all-season must-have scent that is perfect for work or casual events.

The opening of Kyoto is a rush — it’s decadent, tart, apple-y Turkish rose, and a lot of it. Underneath the rose, the fragrance is quite green and spicy. It’s both floral green and vegetal, like a bowl full of crushed rose stems atop a salad of peppery arugula and watercress.

There is also something aggressively diffusive in the top notes that is sharp and metallic. It’s the kind of odor that I can feel across my eyeballs, and taste in my mouth. The first time I wore Kyoto, I was alarmed by this, as it’s usually a sign of something that I will hate. I immediately wondered, “am I wearing rosy Sauvage?” Fortunately this phase does not last long, and I found it less unpleasant in subsequent wearings (probably because I knew it was not the final destination of the fragrance).

In the heart of Kyoto, there is dry, lemony frankincense. It is feather-light and restrained, forming wisps around the rose, which sometimes I perceive as musky, other times more like pink peppercorn. The real magic is the sweet earthiness of the beetroot, including its tender leaves. There is also a slightly astringent vetiver, just a touch.

The vegetal greenness of Kyoto waxes and wanes throughout the wear, at times it is more sweet and earthy and other times it’s more grassy-peppery. Incense floats above it all. I can see the concept of ikebana realized through the use of balance in the notes chosen for shin, soe, and hikae.

What it is: A fragrance inspired by a Grecian love story.

Fragrance story: This floral eau de parfum is composed of musks alongside elegantly powdery iris and fruity, ambery ambrette seeds. In ancient Greece, one myth stood out as the most passionate and sensual—the love between Psyche and Eros—the beauty’s quest to meet with her lover and the happy outcome of their union which led to the birth of their daughter, Hedone. Only once scent can convey this legend as a fragrance, that of musks. Equally legendary, they have the unique ability to enhance the skin with their arousing carnal accents. They are at the very heart of Fleur de Peau, as cottony and light as they are soft and moist. Highlighted with elegantly powdery iris and fruity, ambery ambrette seeds from hibiscus flowers, they reveal their full tactile dimension. Its notes are extraordinarily rich: sweet, slightly animal and fruity, like pear and plum. The iconic oval label on the bottle is deeply rooted in Diptyque’s story. The thread of inspiration runs from ancient Rome to the fabric designs created during the early days of the Diptyque adventure.

Diptyque Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette (3.4 oz / 100ml) is a sophisticated unisex fragrance that captures the multifaceted essence of the bitter orange tree. Crafted by master perfumer Olivier Pescheux, this scent harmoniously blends citrus, floral, and woody notes, offering a refreshing yet complex olfactory experience.

The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of bitter orange and orange blossom, complemented by the crispness of juniper berries. As it settles, the heart reveals the earthy and slightly spicy aroma of angelica root, leading to a warm, woody base of patchouli that adds depth and longevity to the scent.

Eau des Sens was conceived to encapsulate all facets of the bitter orange tree—its fruit, leaves, and branches—into a single fragrance. The design of the bottle features an optical art-inspired label, reflecting the brand’s artistic heritage and the fragrance’s intricate composition.

This eau de toilette offers moderate longevity, typically lasting 4 to 6 hours on the skin. Its sillage is balanced, providing a subtle yet noticeable presence that evolves throughout the day.

Eau des Sens is perfect for those who appreciate a fragrance that is both refreshing and complex. Its versatile scent profile makes it suitable for various occasions, from daytime wear to evening events. The unisex appeal ensures it can be enjoyed by a wide range of fragrance enthusiasts.

OYEDO | This Eau de Toilette is named after the city of Edo, the former name of Tokyo, where very fresh scents, structured upon citrus fruit, such as yuzu (multifaceted cousin to the lime), were very much in demand. It recalls a citrus orchard on the shores of the Pacific. A fresh scent, yes, but also distinguished and joyous, warmed by sun-drenched thyme.

As a child, Yves Coueslant, one of Diptyque’s founders, spent his summers in Do Son, in Halong Bay. The sea breeze carried the heady and spicy scent of tuberoses. Do Son has the delicateness and persistence of a memory from a childhood in Vietnam – A floral memory combining light and voluptuous elements.
At the Haiphong market, tuberoses are wrapped together with jasmine and ylang-ylang in large canna leaves to be used as offerings.

As a child, Yves Coueslant, one of Diptyque’s founders, spent his summers in Do Son, in Halong Bay. The sea breeze carried the heady and spicy scent of tuberoses. Do Son has the delicateness and persistence of a memory from a childhood in Vietnam – A floral memory combining light and voluptuous elements.
At the Haiphong market, tuberoses are wrapped together with jasmine and ylang-ylang in large canna leaves to be used as offerings.