Diptyque 1973 EDT

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L'Autre

by Serge Kalouguine

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Diptyque L'Autre is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1973, created by Serge Kalouguine. L'Autre opens with Carnation, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Caraway, Nutmeg, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Diptyque's L'Autre carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive and utterly unique, L'Autre is a punchy spice bomb. You'll either adore its raw, culinary warmth or recoil from its unapologetic
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  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
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L'Autre 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate performance makes it suitable for casual day-to-day wear, but its intense, polarising spice profile means it's a risky choice for the office. For dates, it's bold and intriguing, but some might find it too much; it's definitely not for sports due to its heavy spice.

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

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

L'Autre kicks off with a bold, almost jarring blast of carnation, pepper, and cardamom, creating an immediate, invigorating spice rack sensation. This powerful opening mellows into a heart rich with caraway, nutmeg, and coriander, evoking a complex, earthy warmth. The dry-down settles into a comforting, grounding patchouli, maintaining the spicy character throughout its wear. It's a fragrance that evolves from sharp intensity to a more refined, lingering spice.

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