Acquired

Diptyque 1986 EDT

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Eau Lente

by Serge Kalouguine , Desmond Knox-Leet

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Diptyque Eau Lente is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1986, created by Serge Kalouguine and Desmond Knox-Leet. Eau Lente opens with Cinnamon and Clove, settles into a heart of Spicy, and dries down to a base of Opoponax. Diptyque's Eau Lente carries an Acquired verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

Diptyque's Eau Lente is a divisive, nostalgic trip to the spice cabinet that some adore for its unique warmth and depth, while others find it too vintage, cloying, or just plain weird. It's a statement scent, not a crowd-pleaser.
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Eau Lente Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Cinnamon
59%
Amber
58%
Balsamic
49%
Sweet
45%

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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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The strong, warm spicy accords and significant sillage make this a bit much for most office environments. It excels on dates and formal occasions where its unique, sensual character can be appreciated, especially during cooler months.

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About

Boldly stepping out with an intense burst of warm cinnamon and spicy clove, Eau Lente immediately evokes a sense of antique charm. This heady opening transitions into a heart of rich, balsamic spices, before settling into a deep, velvety opoponax base. It's a journey through aromatic resins and sweet, fiery warmth, underpinned by a hint of powderiness that adds to its vintage allure.

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