Diabolique
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Royal Orris
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, soapy, and unexpectedly gentle for its name, Diabolique is a woody-spicy Oriental that some find comforting and others just can't stand. Expect a clean, powdery iris alongside a warm, balsamic depth.
A divisive scent, described by some as 'pointless' and others as 'luxury'. It's all about that makeup bag iris-violet opening. If you can get past that initial powder puff, you'll find a clean, musky sophistication that promises quality, even if the performance fails to deliver for some.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 6% |
| Floral | 18% | 29% |
| Fruity | 2% | 2% |
| Green | 5% | 4% |
| Sweet | 21% | 29% |
| Warm | 20% | 9% |
| Woody | 22% | 16% |
| Earthy | 9% | 11% |
| Animalic | 7% | 9% |
| Fresh | 11% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
While not overpowering for office wear if lightly applied, its distinctive soapy character and moderate performance lend themselves better to intimate settings. Many reviews suggest it's more suited for cooler weather evenings and cozy dates rather than casual daytime or formal events.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its powdery, clean nature and generally subtle projection, as noted by several reviewers, make it suitable for office wear. While possessing a sophisticated edge that could work for formal occasions and dates, the perceived lack of longevity and sillage limits its impact in more social settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Violet Floral, Woody accords and Iris, Violet notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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