Diptyque 2016 EDP

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Essences Insensées Rose de Mai

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Diptyque Essences Insensées Rose de Mai is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Diptyque's Essences Insensées Rose de Mai carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly lovely, honeyed rose scent, but the bottle's design is an absolute shambles. The juice is divine, a high-quality soliflore, but be prepared for a fight with the faulty sprayer.
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  • Romantic
  • Luxurious
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Soft
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Essences Insensées Rose de Mai Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With moderate longevity and sillage, this rose is versatile enough for many settings. Its gentle elegance makes it suitable for office wear, while the romantic floral sweetness shines on a date. It's too refined for active sports.

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

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

Essences Insensées Rose de Mai opens with a bright, slightly tart burst of red fruits, leading into the star of the show: a rich, velvety Grasse Rose Absolute. This isn't a shy, dewy rose, but one with depth and an almost jammy sweetness, softened and made even more luxurious by a delicate honey note that lingers on the skin. It feels natural, complex, and surprisingly clean despite its sweetness.

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