The Perfume Library

Orphéon (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Diptyque · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Diptyque Orphéon Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance built around Jasmine sambac, Turkish damask rose and mastic, with a floral, green and woody character. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as feminine more often than masculine. A fresh, green floral base carries a sweet, spicy warmth. Jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang lead the floral side, while galbanum adds green and juniper berry adds spice. Honeycomb and tonka bean bring sweetness, and cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli give a woody, creamy, powdery ground.

Philosykos (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Diptyque · 1996

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Philosykos Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green unisex fig scent that leans towards spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings chosen most. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays a soft scent that sits close. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it moves easily between the two. The notes are fig, fig wood, fig leaf and black pepper. Fresh and green accords lead, while the fruity and sweet side melts into a creamy softness that joins a woody line. Black pepper sharpens that sweetness slightly. Cerchi Nell'Acqua Syconia and Souleiado Méridienne have a close profile.

L'Eau Papier (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Diptyque · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque L'Eau Papier Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and fall, for daytime and office wear, and that reads slightly more feminine. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it leans towards, while nights out and sport come well behind. Voters call it feminine and modern, though it wears easily on anyone. It is fresh, floral and powdery, with the notes reading together as one whole. Mimosa and white musk give it a soft, creamy feel, and blond woods set a dry, woody base. Roasted sesame and rice steam keep the sweetness light. Guerlain Musc Outreblanc and Phlur Missing Person have a close profile.

Fleur de Peau (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Diptyque · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Diptyque Fleur de Peau Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy and clean floral musk, described as unisex and leaning towards everyday wear from spring into summer. Ambrette seed, iris and musk form its backbone, while pink pepper and aldehydes add a light spicy, fresh brightness. Turkish rose and ambergris soften it, leaving a powdery, creamy, slightly synthetic floral. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and place it mainly in daily, leisure and office settings. Most read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Mugler Over the Musk and Glossier You (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Eau Duelle (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Diptyque · 2010

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Eau Duelle Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green side with a sweet, spicy and faintly smoky warmth. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer trailing behind. It gets its strongest votes for daily and leisure wear, and it is also chosen for the office and for evenings. On character, feminine leads, though masculine takes a sizeable share. The notes read as one whole: Bourbon vanilla brings a creamy, gourmand sweetness, pink pepper and calamus add spice and a green edge, and cypriol gives a woody, smoky depth. The accords also lean powdery and oriental. The Dua Brand Water of Duality and Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Tam Dao (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Diptyque · 2003

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green woody scent with a powdery, slightly creamy sandalwood thread, worn by anyone. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a calm presence. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, with summer and winter trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the settings it suits best. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The scent is built from cedar, myrtle, cypress and Mysore sandalwood. A fresh, green woodiness leads, softened by a spicy touch and some sweetness, while the sandalwood adds a powdery, creamy finish. Celine Bois Dormant and Le Couvent Mimosa have a close profile.

Do Son (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Diptyque · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Do Son Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom form a floral core, while marine notes lighten it with an aquatic, green freshness. Sweet, spicy and powdery facets stay in the background, and a creamy softness rounds the whole thing off. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place in the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Its profile is close to Germaine Monteil L'Eau de Monteil and Profumum Roma Tuberosa.

Tempo

7.9

Diptyque · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Diptyque Tempo is a green, spicy unisex scent built around maté absolute, pink pepper and clary sage. Bergamot and violet leaf give it a fresh, green lift, while pink pepper and clary sage add a spicy edge. Indonesian patchouli carries the woody, earthy side, and there is a resinous streak in the mix. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though as a unisex scent a fair number call it feminine. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Byredo De Los Santos have a close profile.

L'Ombre dans L'Eau (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Diptyque · 1983

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green unisex scent built from blackcurrant bud and leaf, petitgrain and rose. Blackcurrant bud and leaf set the green, fruity tone. Petitgrain keeps that greenness crisp, while rose adds a soft floral note. The sweet and spicy accords stay in the background, so the scent reads as one even whole from start to finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain and Les Néréides Baie de Cassis have a close profile.

34 Boulevard Saint Germain (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Diptyque · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that starts fresh and green, then settles into a sweet, spicy, resinous warmth. Blackcurrant bud and rose give it a green, fruity, floral freshness. Cinnamon adds spice, while patchouli and amber build a woody, resinous, sweet base. The notes read as one blended whole rather than separate layers. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. Evening, leisure, daily wear and the office all draw similar shares. Masculine and feminine votes are close, and a classic character is strong too. Its profile is close to Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau (Eau de Toilette) and Creed Fleurs de Gardenia.

Eau des Sens (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Diptyque · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs angelica, bitter orange and orange blossom in a fresh, citrusy style. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. The fresh, citrus accord leads, with the sourness of bitter orange softened by the floral side of orange blossom. Angelica and juniper berry add a green, lightly spicy tone, while patchouli leaves a powdery, sweet base. Altogether it reads bright and fruity. Diptyque Eau des Sens Édition Limitée 2019 and Marrakech Imperial Take Me Back to Marrakech have a close profile.

Eau Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Diptyque · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Eau Rose Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral rose best suited to spring and summer days, and it reads as feminine. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Its character leans clearly feminine. Rosa centifolia and Damask rose sit at the centre, with lychee giving the rose a fruity, slightly sweet edge. Ambroxan sets a clean base underneath. The fresh and green accords keep the rose light rather than heavy.

Eau Capitale (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Diptyque · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Diptyque Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and earthy chypre built around rose, patchouli and pink pepper, with a touch of sweetness and spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters say it lasts a long time. Spring and fall are the seasons it leans towards, with winter and summer a little behind. Leisure and evening wear come first, and it also works at the office. It is unisex, though voters read it as more feminine than masculine. Rose and bergamot bring freshness and a soft floral edge, while pink pepper adds spice. Moss and patchouli set a green, woody and earthy base. Camille Leguay Principe Féminin and Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée have a close profile.

Ilio (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Diptyque · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Ilio Eau de Toilette is a unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, with a fresh, citrusy and floral brightness. Bergamot and prickly pear give it a fresh, lightly fruity lift, while jasmine and iris pull it in a floral direction. Green and sweet tones stay in the background, and a creamy softness holds everything together. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and calm. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is suggested for daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though masculine votes are far from rare. Yves Rocher Mon Rouge! Bloom in Love and Christian Breton Her have a close profile.

Eau de Minthé

7.2

Diptyque · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Eau de Minthé is a unisex scent where mint and patchouli meet in a green, fresh, lightly spicy fougère character. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though classed as unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Mint's coolness runs through the whole scent, while geranium and rose oxide add a soft floral touch. Patchouli brings a woody, earthy depth. The notes aren't split into stages; it reads as a single fresh, green whole. Yves Saint Laurent Jazz and Rive Gauche pour Homme have a close profile.

Volutes (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Diptyque · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Diptyque Volutes Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy sweetness on a resinous, lightly smoky base, and it sits closest to fall and winter evenings. Honey and cinnamon give the scent a warm, dense sweetness. Opoponax adds a resinous depth, while iris pulls it toward a powdery, floral side. It runs along a woody, oriental line, with a smoky tone staying in the background. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter; evenings and nights out lead, though leisure and business wear are possible too. It doesn't read clearly masculine or feminine. Diptyque Eau Lente and Balmain Ambre Gris have a close profile.

Oud Palao

7.7

Diptyque · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Diptyque Oud Palao is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and fewer voters pick it for summer or the office. Voters call it more masculine and classic, though a fair share find it feminine. As a whole it reads woody, spicy and earthy. Laotian oud, Ceylonese sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli form its backbone, while Somalian frankincense adds a resinous depth. Bulgarian rose and Bourbon vanilla soften the edges with a sweet, floral touch.

Vetyverio (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Diptyque · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Vetyverio Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green unisex scent in which grapefruit and rose meet the earthy, woody dryness of Java and Haitian vetiver. Citrus and green accords set the first impression: grapefruit gives a bright, slightly bitter lift, rose adds a soft floral touch, and the two vetivers ground everything in a woody, earthy, lightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as truly unisex.

Oyédo

6.8

Diptyque · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Diptyque Oyédo is a fresh, green unisex scent for spring and summer days, pairing citrus with a light touch of sweet fruit and spice. In Oyédo, green mandarin orange and yuzu set up a bright, tart citrus feel. Raspberry sweetens it slightly, while thyme adds a green, spicy edge. The overall impression is clean and lively, balanced by a dry woody note. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mainly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the wearer without leaving a heavy trail. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, which fits its unisex character. Olfactive Studio Still Life and Jo Malone Yuzu Zest / Yuja have a close profile.

Eau de Lierre

7.3

Diptyque · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Eau de Lierre is a fresh, green unisex scent built around pink pepper, galbanum, Brazilian rosewood and cyclamen. The green accord leads: galbanum gives a sharp, juicy leaf note, and pink pepper adds a light flick of spice. Cyclamen keeps the floral side soft, while Brazilian rosewood sets a woody, earthy ground beneath it, so the scent stays cool and natural throughout. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, which fits its unisex character.

Lilyphéa

8.2

Diptyque · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Diptyque Lilyphéa is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Cardamom and violet leaf absolute give it a spicy, green liveliness, while galbanum makes that greenness sharper and cooler. Bourbon vanilla absolute brings sweetness and a creamy texture that softens the fresh, aquatic character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office more than evening or night. Most voters read it as feminine, though a modern character is also strongly voted. Its profile is close to Korres Oceanic Amber and Lengling No 1 - El Pasajero.

L'Eau des Hespérides

7.2

Diptyque · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Diptyque L'Eau des Hespérides is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent with a green, spicy edge and a lightly woody base, suited to warm weather and the daytime. Bitter orange and lemon carry most of the weight and keep it bright. Peppermint adds a green, spicy coolness, while immortelle softens the citrus with a dry, woody depth. The notes read as one fresh, dry impression rather than separate layers. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and favor leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits right between the two. Chanel Paris - Édimbourg and Le Couvent Aqua Millefolia have a close profile.

Olène

7.2

Diptyque · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Olène is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and sits most comfortably in leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daytime use. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, so it makes its presence known without taking over. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is offered as unisex. The scent is built from jasmine, honeysuckle, wisteria and narcissus. The floral character leads, with a green, fresh air and a touch of sweetness and powdery softness alongside. Goutal Le Chèvrefeuille and Montale Jasmin Full have a close profile.

Benjoin Bohème

8.2

Diptyque · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Diptyque Benjoin Bohème pairs Siam benzoin and Peru balsam, a sweet, resinous warmth, with patchouli and cistus underneath; it is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, then for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and masculine and feminine draw about the same share of votes. As a whole it reads sweet, spicy and oriental: benzoin and Peru balsam give a creamy, powdery softness, spices add warmth, and cistus and patchouli bring a resinous, woody depth.