Diptyque 2012 Edt

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Volutes

by Fabrice Pellegrin

Diptyque Volutes is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. The fragrance opens with Iris, Honey, Dried Fruits, and Tobacco, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Pepper, Hay, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Opoponax, Styrax, Benzoin, and Myrrh.

Our verdict on Volutes: Favourite

Volutes EDT is a divisive beast: some find it a sublime, comforting honeyed tobacco dream, while others are baffled by its poor projection and fleeting performance, leaving them feeling short-changed. This is not universally loved, but has its ardent cheerleaders.
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
Volutes Eau de Toilette bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 9%
Fruity 6%
Green 5%
Sweet 32%
Warm 37%
Woody 7%
Earthy 17%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 2%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and warm, tobacco-amber profile make it suitable for dates and formal events, though some find the EDT too subtle for these. While some reviewers call it a perfect wintertime signature for casual day use, its potential lack of longevity means it might not see you through a full office day.

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About

Volutes opens with a powdery kiss of iris, quickly enriched by a luscious, sweet honey and the subtle depth of dried fruits. As it evolves, a warm and spicy heart emerges, driven by the peppery kick of immortelle and a sophisticated tobacco accord. The dry down settles into a balsamic embrace of opoponax and benzoin, leaving a rich, resinous trail that's both comforting and gently mysterious.