Eau des Sens
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Thé Yulong
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper debate-starter for Diptyque; some find it a gorgeous, naturalistic orange blossom, whilst others are left with a bitter cleaning product. It's clean, fresh, and undeniably unique, but definitely not a safe blind buy.
This is a love-it-or-hate-it tea scent, with fans adoring its sophisticated spa-like calm and detractors deriding its lack of longevity and 'hotel soap' vibe. Expect a beautifully blended citrus-tea opening, but don't expect it to last for ages, mind.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 19% |
| Floral | 17% | 16% |
| Fruity | 1% | 3% |
| Green | 26% | 22% |
| Sweet | 10% | 12% |
| Warm | 10% | 7% |
| Woody | 26% | 24% |
| Earthy | 20% | 16% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 23% | 16% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean nature makes it ideal for casual and sport settings, providing an invigorating feel. Whilst subtle and elegant, its distinct bitter profile and occasional 'cleaning product' association from reviews lower its suitability for formal events and intimate dates. The strength on some skin makes it less office friendly for some.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and subtle character makes it perfect for office and casual wear as it's unlikely to offend. The poor longevity and intimate projection means it's less suited for formal events or dates where you might want more presence, though some enjoy it for a quiet night out.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, White Floral, Aromatic accords and Orange Blossom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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