Diptyque 2008 Edt

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L' des Hesperides

by Olivier Pescheux

Diptyque L' des Hesperides is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Olivier Pescheux. L' des Hesperides opens with Caraway, Pepper, Grass, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Mint and Floral, and dries down to a base of Immortelle, Musk, and Cedar. Diptyque's L' des Hesperides carries a Favourite verdict, a citrus-led wear.

Diptyque's L' des Hesperides is a fresh, green citrus bomb, divisive for its medicinal, almost mentholated edge. Some call it a masterpiece, others a cleaning product. It's an underestimated gem for those who crave a unique, complex scent away from the crowd.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Edgy
  • Bright
  • Bold
L' des Hesperides Eau de Toilette bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14%
Floral 13%
Fruity 3%
Green 21%
Sweet 13%
Warm 11%
Woody 10%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 32%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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, green, and citrus-forward profile, coupled with moderate sillage and longevity, makes it ideal for casual and sport settings where invigoration is key. While some might find it too unique for formal office wear, its clean character makes it acceptable for relaxed professional environments.

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About

L' des Hesperides blasts off with a sharp, juicy quartet of bitter orange, lemon, and mandarin, underscored by pungent pepper and caraway. This invigorating opening swiftly softens into a verdant heart of dewy grass notes and crisp mint, tinged with a delicate floral whisper. The dry down is a surprise, settling into a subtly earthy blend of immortelle, warm cedar, and clean musk, adding an unusual balsamic depth to its fresh character.