Diptyque 1988 EDT

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Eau d'Elide

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Diptyque Eau d'Elide is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1988. Eau d'Elide opens with Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk. Diptyque's Eau d'Elide carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A creamy, dreamy, and utterly unique discontinued gem that inspires fervent devotion. If you can get your hands on it, prepare for a comforting, subtly sensual experience that's still relevant decades on.
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  • Cozy
  • Confident
  • Soft
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
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Eau d'Elide Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bitter Orange100%
Heartas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and comforting nature make it suitable for casual wear and intimate dates. While not overly formal, its subtle elegance allows for some office use, but it's too soft for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a bright, sweet bitter orange that quickly mellows into an inviting warmth. The heart reveals a sophisticated, non-medicinal lavender, often described as sweet and herbaceous, blending seamlessly with the citrus. It all settles into a creamy, vanillic musk base, evoking a gourmand-like sensation without being overly edible. Think orange creamsicle meets a comforting, soft embrace.

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