Diptyque 2021 EDT

U ££ Statement

Kyoto

by Alexandra Carlin

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Diptyque Kyoto is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2021, created by Alexandra Carlin. Kyoto settles into a heart of Vetiver, Rose, Incense, and Beetroot. Diptyque's Kyoto carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Kyoto is a proper oddball: a divisive, earthy rose that some find artful and unique, while others smell pickled vegetables or borscht. Definitely not a blind buy unless you're a fan of the wonderfully weird.
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Kyoto Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and unique character make it intriguing for casual wear and dates. However, the strong, sometimes divisive beetroot note means it's less suited for formal events or the office, where subtlety and broad appeal are often preferred.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Kyoto opens with a surprising, almost spicy vegetal tang from the beetroot, grounding itself with a prominent, slightly dirty rose. As it settles, the earthy and woody accords emerge, intertwined with subtle hints of aromatic incense and a whisper of vetiver. It's a complex, natural scent that conjures images of a rain-soaked garden rather than a pristine floral bouquet, with an undertone of subtle smokiness.

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