Diptyque 2008 EDT

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L'Eau de Neroli

by Olivier Pescheux

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Diptyque L'Eau de Neroli is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Olivier Pescheux. L'Eau de Neroli opens with Citrus, Bergamot, Petitgrain, and Tarragon, settles into a heart of Neroli, Orange Blossom, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Beeswax. Diptyque's L'Eau de Neroli carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This Diptyque stands as a decent entry point for neroli newbies, though hardcore fans might find it a touch understated. It's a fleeting slice of summer in a bottle, perfect for lifting your spirits despite its questionable staying power.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Bold
  • Subtle
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L'Eau de Neroli 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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and understated nature makes it ideal for casual wear, office settings, or even the gym where you don't want to overwhelm. However, its poor longevity and lack of bold character mean it's not well-suited for formal events or dates where you want to make a lasting impression.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

A zesty burst of citrus and lemon verbena hits first, sparkling and green, like peeling a fresh orange. This bright opening soon mellows into a heart of delicate neroli and orange blossom, joined by a subtle aromatic whisper of geranium. The base grounds it with a soft musky woodiness, kissed by a hint of honeycomb sweetness that emerges as it fades to a skin scent - if it lasts that long.

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