Diptyque 2016 EDT

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Eau des Sens

by Olivier Pescheux

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Diptyque Eau des Sens is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Olivier Pescheux. Eau des Sens opens with Bitter Orange and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Juniper, and dries down to a base of Angelica and Patchouli. Diptyque's Eau des Sens carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Luxurious
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
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Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange Blossom55%
Bitter Orange45%
Heartas listed
Juniper100%
Baseas listed
Angelica55%
Patchouli45%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT. (SD ALCOHOL 39-C), AQUA (WATER), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRONELLOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRAL, EUGENOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, BHT, TOCOPHEROL. VOL. 79°

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Imagine the entire orange tree, from bitter pith to fragrant blossom, steeped in cool, green juniper and earthy patchouli. It opens with an almost bracing burst of bitter orange and white florals, softening into a clean, musky, herbal embrace with a hint of angelic spice. It’s an unusual take on citrus, leaning green and natural rather than sweet or juicy.

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Where to buy

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eCosmetics Eau Des Sens Eau De Toilette Spray $195.00 - size not listedEau Des Sens Eau De Toilette Spray Buy →

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