Diptyque 2013 EDP

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Eau Duelle

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Diptyque Eau Duelle is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Eau Duelle opens with Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Incense, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vanilla. Diptyque's Eau Duelle carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Eau Duelle EDP is Diptyque's unique take on vanilla, polarising some with its smoky, spicy opening but ultimately winning over many for its sophisticated, non-gourmand dry down. Expect an elegant, boozy vanilla that’s far from sickly sweet.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
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Eau Duelle Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper100%
Heartas listed
Incense100%
Baseas listed
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha50%
Vanilla50%

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its intimate sillage ensures it's not overpowering for office wear, while its warm, sophisticated vanilla makes it perfect for dates and cosy casual outings. The balsamic and smoky accords might be a bit much for formal events or sports, though its elegance lends itself to milder formal settings.

Ingredients and allergens

LINALOOL, ALCOHOL DENAT, (SD ALCOHOL 40-B), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, LIMONENE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, BHT

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

A complex dance of spiced vanilla, Eau Duelle opens with a sharp, almost green hit of pink pepper and cypriol, immediately establishing its non-gourmand stance. This quickly mellows into a smoky, balsamic vanilla, intertwined with a distinct incense note that wavers between churchy and an old wooden spice cabinet. The dry down reveals a warm, almost boozy vanilla that’s subtly sweet and wonderfully cosy, lingering close to the skin with a powdery, woody elegance.

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