For quite some time I had been meaning to put together an article on the most popular Diptyque perfumes for women. Last month I was enjoying a delightful coffee and pasy in Le Pain Quotidien and found myself looking out onto the Diptyque store in London. No better time than the present.
The Diptyque assistant could not have been more helpful, and professionally guided me through the entire collection. After an enjoyable hour, I managed to decide on the 10 best fragrances for this Most Popular Diptyque Perfumes For Her article.
Background Of Diptyque
Diptyque is a classic French perfume house founded in 1961 by a trio of artists; Yves Coueslant, Desmond Knox-Leet, and Christiane Gautrot. The business initially started in Paris as a supplier of home furnishings and printed fabrics. However, they soon gravitated towards the wonderful world of fragrance.
The perfume house now holds over 60 perfumes in its catalogue boasting fragrances inspired by the trips of the three founders across the world. Not only focusing on perfume, but Diptyque also offer scented candles, room diffusers, skincare products, and even perfume bracelets!
Their fragrance range spans from the very first Diptyque fragrance L’Eau created in 1968 that combines cloves, cinnamon, florals, and woody notes, to their latest edition, the musky adventure Fleur de Peau.
Diptyque have collaborated with renowned artists from the olfactory world such as Daniel Moliere, Serge Kalouguine, Olivier Pescheux, Fabrice Pellegrin, Olivia Giacobetti and Desmond Knox-Leet.
10 Popular Diptyque Perfumes For Women
Of the most popular Diptyque perfumes available, here are 10 of my personal favourites to help you select the best Diptyque feminine fragrance for you. A big thank you to Diptyque for their expert help and providing tester samples.
1. Diptyque Eau Rose Eau de Toilette
Review
First up is a beautiful floral explosion. Diptyque Eau Rose Eau de Toilette consists of extracts of the finest quality Damascena and centifolia roses and transports you straight to an old English rose gardens. Belonging to the floral family of fragrances as the name suggests, this perfume is both romantic and sensual.
Starting life by getting straight to the main note of rose, there is also some sweetness of litchi and fruity blackcurrant. Hints of Jasmine, Geranium play a role also. A light but every present woody/musky base holds everything up nicely.
Provides a fresh floral vibe and is suitable to wear during springs and summers and mainly during the daytime. Longevity is 4+ hours.
In summary: A beautiful and delicate fresh, floral, woody, and fruity experience. If you love rose you can blind buy this one I feel.
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Litchi
Mid Notes:
Jasmine, Geranium, Rose
Base Notes:
Musk, Virginia Cedar, White honey
Price & Reviews
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2. Diptyque Eau Duelle Eau De Parfum
Review
The Eau Duelle Eau De Parfum is travelling through the spice route and has vanilla at its heart. The perfume is like a blend of the dark and light and blends the flavours across the world in a single bottle.
Belonging to the oriental family of fragrances this perfume consists of bourbon vanilla from Madagascar and addictive accents of calamus.
If you love vanilla then look no further. Eau Duelle opens with both vanilla and spice. After dry down spicy calamus and woody cypriol join the party, as does subtle soft rose.
Presented in an ovular transparent 75 ml glass bottle wrapped in the black box, this perfume is suitable to wear at night and during winters. Longevity was 6+ hours so can last all evening.
In summary: A rich and elegant oriental feminine fragrance of enticing vanilla and spicy aromas.
Top Notes:
Cardamon, Olibanum, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Pink Pepper, Juniper, Saffron, Black Tea
Base Notes:
Musk, Bourbon Vanilla
Price & Reviews
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3. Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Eau de Parfum
Review
The 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Eau de Parfum is a sensual blend of fresh spices, luminous wood, and mild florals that’s perfect for setting a sultry atmosphere. Belonging to the oriental/spicy family of fragrances, this perfume certainly feels sophisticated.
The top notes of pink pepper, cinnamon and clove are first to delight. Mild florals bloom ever-so-slightly during dry-down and mingle well with the aromatic woody and freshly spiced base. Vanilla is a most welcome addition.
I feel you can wear this perfume all day long during autumn/winter and feel the fragrance of cinnamon, cloves and woody notes following you everywhere you go. Longevity 6+ hours.
It is presented in a 34 numbered transparent 100 ml glass bottle that looks like a tall candle filled with springtime essence, waiting to get unpacked.
In summary: A sensual and sophisticated experience. Spicy top notes coupled with mild florals dance with woody/amber notes. Simply delicious.
Top Notes:
Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Clove
Mid Notes:
Rose, Iris, Geranium
Base Notes:
Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber
Price & Reviews
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4. Diptyque L’Eau de Néroli Eau de Toilette
Review
Diptyque L’Eau de Néroli Eau de Toilette will take you straight to the orchards of Calabria and fill your heart with the aromatic fragrance of bergamot and neroli harvest.
Belonging to the citrus family of fragrances, the perfume will take you to a dream of sitting under a tree listening to the subtle sound of falling leaves and flowers getting picked.
L’Eau de Néroli introduces itself with top notes of zesty citrus and the Yin & Yang combination of spicy yet sweetness that neroli brings. The neroli steals the show although its usual bitterness is toned down with a sweetness and light florals. The white musk/woody base is soft and welcoming.
As for when to wear, the citrus, neroli and florals simply screaming to be worn on the sunny days of spring and summer. Longevity 4+ hours.
Presented in an ovular transparent 100 ml glass bottle and will whisk you away in a midsummer dream.
In summary: A charming blend of neroli, citrus, and florals resting gently on a white musk/woody base. Summer in a bottle.
Top Notes:
Tarragon, Citruses, Lemon Verbena, Petitgrain, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Orange Blossom, Egyptian Pelargonium, Neroli
Base Notes:
Beeswax, Cedar, White Musk
Price & Reviews
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5. Diptyque Do Son Eau de Parfum
Review
Do Son Eau de Parfum is an elegant white floral scent that is both pretty and feminine. As delicate as it is delightful, this fragrance invites you to join a bouquet revolution.
Opening with a wave of tuberose that provides powdery and slightly sweet floral notes, coupled nicely with the subtle spice of pepper. Orange leaf does make a cameo appearance. Tuberose with a musky/slightly salty base always pairs well, and this fragrance is no exception. Does not alter much after dry-down which in my opinion makes this a winner!
Do Son emits a sunny vibe, and loaded with an irresistible fragrance of white flowers. The main accords of this perfume are white floral, musky, with soft spice.
One to wear on a beautiful spring/summers day when the sun is shining. Will certainly put a spring in your step. Longevity 6+ hours.
The perfume is packed in a 50 ml ovular glass bottle and belongs to the floral family.
In summary: Powdery and slightly sweet floral scent that blends a nip of pepper with a musk base that is both soft and gentle. A delightfully pretty feminine fragrance. Also, consider Christian Louboutin Loubikiss Eau de Parfum.
Top Notes:
Orange Leaf
Mid Notes:
Tuberose, Pink Pepper
Base Notes:
Musk, Marine Accord
Price & Reviews
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6. Diptyque Oud Palao Eau de Parfum
Review
The Oud Palao Eau de Parfum is one of the oldest and classic essences in the Diptyque heritage, and a must-have if you love oud. This east meets west perfume boasts a seductive combination of oriental woody fragrances with vanilla and rose.
Opening with a combination of oud, rose, and vanilla, this feels very sensual and passionate from the outset. Feel like a trip to the Middle East upon dry-down, particularly when the tobacco, camphor and additional woody notes come into play.
Belonging to the oriental family and being woodier, it’s more suitable to wear during autumn and winter. I feel it leans towards night occasions rather than daytime ones.
Presented in a feminine ovular bottle. Longevity is very long-lasting indeed, 8+ hours.
In summary: A deep woody & floral combination that blends spice & vanilla with a woody base that just keeps going. A mysteriously female fragrance that implies a darker side.
Top Notes:
Bulgarian Rose
Mid Notes:
Vanilla, Incense
Base Notes:
Oud
Price & Reviews
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7. Diptyque Philosykos Eau de Parfum
Review
In nature, you cannot enjoy the fragrance of figs all year round; cue Philosykos Eau De Parfum.
Inspired by the fig tree, this perfume will teleport you to a textbook Greek summer, surrounded by fig trees. It boasts the freshness and sweetness of the figs, their milky/creamy flavour, and aromas of the white wood.
Opening with green and grassy notes together with juicy sweet fig, what really stands out is how non-synthetic it smells. Mid notes are more creamy than green. Upon dry-down, a base of woody notes appear. It feels a very natural fragrance, simply put; it’s beautiful.
Belonging to the woody family, this perfume is more suitable to wear during daytime in summers and springs.
The main accords in this perfume are green, woody, sweet, milky, and fresh. Longevity is 6+ hours.
In summary: A very natural smelling fragrance of green notes & sweet fig that nestles nicely in its woody base. A sexy feminine fragrance that feels perfect for the summer.
Top Notes:
Fig Leaf, Fig Fruit
Mid Notes:
Fig Tree
Base Notes:
Cedar, Woody Notes
Price & Reviews
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8. Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Parfum
Review
Welcome to the highly seductive and aromatic musky/woody world of Diptyque’s Tam Dao Eau de Parfum. A fragrance inspired by the fragrant sandalwood from the forests of Indochina. It’s rich, velvety, and woody/musky scent will waft you to the sandalwood state of Mysore.
A creamier, warmer and more elegant. The ginger spices things up and allows the soft cedar and vanilla to establish their place. As dry-down approaches, creamy sandalwood provides a long-lasting base.
This seductive woody/musky fragrance is perfect for those intimate occasions where you wish to exude a more elegant persona. Best suited in my opinion for the colder days in autumn/winter. Longevity 6+ hours.
In summary: A refined and well-polished fragrance that is not only woody, musky, and spicy; but has a creamy side to it that adds an elegant feel.
Top Notes:
Lime
Mid Notes:
Ginger, Vanilla, Amber
Base Notes:
Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar
Price & Reviews
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9. Diptyque L’Ombre Dans L’Eau Eau de Toilette
Review
If you love floral aromas of roses mixed with citrusy black currant berries, you will definitely appreciate Diptyque L’Ombre Dans L’Eau Eau de Toilette. The perfume filled with natural aromas of black currant leaves and floral intensity of rose.
The fragrance begins with a zing of citrus from bergamot and orange. After 10 minutes this settles to reveal its floral side of delightful rose and juicy blackcurrants. It’s very green, almost wet smelling, particularly when the base notes of ambergris and musk creep in to give that ‘just rained’ feel.
It is a feminine fragrance that is perfect to wear during spring days and take you to a summer party. It boasts the unusual harmony of black currant and Bulgarian rose and carries a heritage of more than 37 years since its creation.
The main accords of this perfume are green, aromatic, fresh, soft spicy, fruity, and rose. This fragrance will sweep you off your feet as soon as you apply it. Longevity 6+ hours.
In summary: A sensual and romantic collection of greens, florals, fruit and musk with a darker side.
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Mandarin Orange
Mid Notes:
Bulgarian Rose, Cassis, Blackcurrant
Base Notes:
Ambergris, Musk, Blackcurrant Leaf
Price & Reviews
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10. Diptyque Vetyverio Eau de Toilette
Review
Diptyque Vetyverio Eau de Toilette is smoky, mildly floral, and fresh all at once and one at a time. The perfume has layers of fragrances with their own fine nuances and is open for interpretation of the user.
Be warned, Vetyverio Eau de Toilette begins with a huge burst of vetiver. It soon settles into a pleasing softer green version and combines with citrus that is well balanced and not overly sharp. Gentle cedar and delightful ylang-ylang provide a beautiful creamy experience.
I feel this is best suited as a daytime fragrance during spring and summer, perhaps creeping into autumn. Longevity 5+ hours.
In summary: Vetyverio Eau de Toilette is a beautifully crafted soft, crisp vetiver focused scent. Divine for spring and summer.
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange
Mid Notes:
Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Carrot Seeds, Cloves Nutmeg
Base Notes:
Vetiver, Musk, Virginia Cedar
Price & Reviews
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Conclusion
Afraid this now concludes my 10 Most Popular Diptyque Perfumes article, hope you found it useful! There is a wide range of Diptyque fragrances to choose from that can suit any season, any occasion, and of course any woman!
Although normally I prefer the Eau De Parfum version of most fragrances, Diptyque was quite interesting. Many of their Eau De Toilette was fairly long-lasting and in my opinion more feminine than the Eau De Parfum version.
Recommended: My personal favourite and winner of the 10 Most Popular Diptyque Perfumes is Eau Rose. It is a beautiful, feminine and delicate with fresh floral, woody, and fruity notes. Truly stunning.
If you ever find yourself in London, then I can thoroughly recommend paying a visit to the Diptyque store down Marylebone High Street. Not only do they have lots of their lovely fragrances on display for you to sample, but there are also lots of scented candles and other goodies to encounter.
Fragrance is not just for your body; it should be part of your home too. With that in mind, you may enjoy exploring the wide range of candles that Diptyque offers. Scented candles can be total game changers and uplift your experience when having a bath or generally relaxing at home.
Diptyque also offer many other delightful body-care products such as hand lotions, face creams, smoothing body polish, satin oil for body and hair, soaps, shower balms, and hair mists. You name it, they seem to have it!
Before you go, I have put together a review of the most elegant perfumes ranging from timeless classics to modern-day sophistication that I think you will enjoy.
Also Read: 7 Best Diptyque Fragrances For Men: From Woody to Fresh
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