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The 11 Best Diptyque Perfumes to Elevate Your Fragrance Wardrobe
Whether floral, fruity, or gourmand, these scents are timeless
Diptyque has created several masterful fragrances that straddle the line between modern and classic throughout its storied 65-year history. According to Jessie Dawes, Diptyque Americas’s chief marketing officer, the brand is largely inspired by nature, including elements such as wood and florals. Unsurprisingly, these elements directly influence the composition of their most beloved scents, including Orphéon eau de parfum, a fragrance that layers notes of cedar, jasmine, and juniper berries.
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While some brands create fragrances that lean traditionally feminine or masculine, Dawes explains that Diptyque focuses more on the wearer's emotional response to fragrance instead, without tying their chosen scent to a specific gender. “Each fragrance elicits a different emotional response, inviting the individual to embark upon their own imaginary journey,” Dawes tells Bazaar.
With so many unisex options to choose from, it can be difficult to narrow down which Diptyque bestseller is worth your money. From more unexpected favorites, like their mint-forward L'Eau des Hespérides, to well-rounded floral picks like the brand's Fleur de Peau eau de parfum, Dawes and Bazaar editors have rounded up the best Diptyque perfumes for every scent connoisseur.
For an unexpected take on a fresh scent, look to the unique combination of L'Eau des Hespérides' green, peppermint, and fruit-forward notes. Named for Hesperides, the Greek mythological nymph guardians, the scent also layers immortelle (a herbaceous, honeyed shrub), with citrusy lemon and orange elements for a unique blend. With so many olfactory elements in a single fragrance, we're betting even the most curious noses nearby won't be able to put their finger on what you're wearing.
- Key notes: bitter orange, lemon, peppermint, immortelle
Customer review: "This is just beautiful for summer. The bitter orange, mint, and floral notes combine to an almost effervescent effect. Like walking through an orange orchard and the hem of your skirt brushes the herbs on the orchard floor - seriously heavenly." —JazzFae
Inspired by the Grecian love story of Eros and Psyche, Fleur de Peau hits all the right notes in blending florals, musk, and spice into this best-selling genderless scent. Equal parts soft and impactful, this Diptyque parfum isn't your ordinary floral composition, thanks to its spicy ambrette and pink peppercorn base.
- Key notes: musk, iris, ambrette, pink peppercorn
Customer review: “Fleur de Peau is a beautiful, soft fragrance that feels very elegant and comforting on the skin. It’s subtle and musky with a slightly powdery floral note that isn’t overpowering. There is something nostalgic about it that makes me reach for it time after time.” —GKD123
Here's a pick that literally translates to the word “sun” in Greek—who doesn't want to be transported to a location that's warm and sunny? A few spritzes of this eau de toilette's bright, sun-drenched florals and prickly-pear cacti notes can mentally take you there, which is one reason we've ranked it among Diptyque's top scents.
- Key notes: prickly pear, bergamot, jasmine, iris
Customer review: "My favourite summer scent of all time - super light and bright. The pear is unusual, which I adore, and it’s floral but not overly so. I always get so many compliments on this scent. It lasts all day on the skin. Definitely my favourite Diptyque fragrance." —Luce123456
Fleur de Peau's fig-forward Philosykos eau de parfum fragrance places the sweet and jammy fruit front and center. In addition to the fruit's leaves and tree sap, the robust scent is topped with hints of black pepper, lending depth that carries it through any season or occasion.
- Key notes: fig leaves, fig tree sap, fig tree wood, black pepper
Customer review: “The first time I smelled Philosykos, I felt like I’d been transported somewhere sun-drenched and peaceful—fig trees swaying in warm air, their leaves green and earthy, their fruit ripening under the sun. It’s fresh, creamy, and woody all at once, like the scent of skin after a long summer day.” —Vanessa H.
Spritz on this gourmand favorite anytime you're looking to evoke the warmth of sitting fireside. “As temperatures cool, gourmand and woody fragrances come to the forefront, with Eau Duelle offering warm, sweet vanilla notes,” adds Dawes. Consider its spiced bourbon-vanilla and incense finish the sensorial equivalent of apres-ski.
- Key notes: vanilla, pink peppercorn, cypriol, incense
Customer review: “This is such a beautiful skin scent from Diptyque - it's soft, intimate, and has good longevity. The notes are technically a non-gourmand, bourbon vanilla, but they translate as either incense or a skin scent as it wears down. Initially, it has sparkling, citrusy notes, but dries down to a soft, sweet, but not powdery, skin scent.” —Ania_the_Kat
Dawes considers Lazulio eau de parfum among her all-time favorites from Diptyque. “As the weather moves into freezing temperatures, we get these special days in New York City where the sky is a deep yet crystal-clear shade of blue. Lazulio from our Les Essences de Diptyque collection feels especially enticing for those days,” she says. “I love to feel unique in my fragrance choices, and this formula has a playful contrast between tangy rhubarb and a touch of rose, a scent to match that special shade of lapis lazuli in the sky.”
- Key notes: rhubarb, benzoin, vetiver, rose
Customer review: “I love rhubarb and anything with benzoin, so this was love at first sniff. The benzoin makes this warm on my skin, and I actually prefer it in cooler temps such as fall/winter/spring. I love this scent profile and find it different from any other rhubarb perfume.” —Alicia
Dawes notes that the brand's woody Volutes eau de parfum is a commonly unexpected favorite among Diptyque lovers. “The scent was born from a childhood memory of Yves Coueslant, one of the Maison’s founders, which carries a sense of nostalgia throughout its composition,” she explains. “The soft tobacco and powdery notes have connected with people in an unexpected way that brings their own memories to the surface.”
- Key notes: honey, opoponax, cinnamon, iris accord
Customer review: “This is the fragrance that made me fall in love with fragrances and made me a huge fan of Diptyque. The sweet tobacco smell stays all day.” —krista.m
This vibrant eau de toilette is one of Diptyque's bestsellers and likely stands out boldly from any other scent in your rotation. “With its green, spicy, and gently woody notes, paired with ylang ylang, it is unlike anything else on the market and has won a devoted following through its distinctive blend of rare, raw ingredients inspired by travels to the Middle East,” notes Dawes.
- Key notes: ylang-ylang, pink peppercorn, ginger, vetiver
Customer review: “Diptyque Eau Mohéli eau de toilette is an absolute gem! From the moment I first spritzed it on, I was transported to a magical tropical paradise. The fragrance is both refreshing and captivating, with its delicate blend of ylang-ylang, patchouli, and pink peppercorn.” —rajtus89
Tam Dao combines woody and aromatic notes, such as sandalwood and myrtle, for a cozy scent that never gets old. It's the kind of fragrance that makes it easy to spritz on for an extra layer of comfort, inspired by the scent burned in the holy forests of Indochina.
- Key notes: sandalwood, cedar, cypress, coriander
Customer review: “Tam Dao Eau de Parfum is such a beautiful, easy-to-wear scent. It’s warm, woody, and slightly creamy, with the sandalwood really stealing the show. It feels cosy and calm but still polished—the kind of fragrance that works just as well for everyday wear as it does for special moments.” — R0sey06
This fresh and musky toilette whispers over the skin, thanks to notes of steamed rice, mimosa, and blonde wood accord. And while abstract, there's also something familiar and grounding about L'Eau Papier that nicely evolves the longer you wear it.
- Key notes: white musks, mimosa, blonde woods accord, rice steam accord
Customer review: “I did not expect to love this so much. I sprayed it on and thought…eh. Then I got home, and I kept smelling something really nice, and I realized it was this perfume. I really have to let it sit on my skin for 20 minutes to get the final smell, and once it gets to that, I absolutely love it. It is so unique, I can’t say I have ever smelled something similar.” —MaryBB
Released in 2021, Orphéon eau de parfum has quickly gained viral status among the maison's top favorites. “The depth of cedar, the richness of jasmine, and the vivacity of juniper berries transport one to the Orphéon Jazz Club: an iconic club in the Saint Germain quarter of Paris that hummed with the rhythm of the city,” says Dawes. Today, all that remains of the Orphéon bar is a faceted blue column in the back of the original Diptyque boutique at 34 Boulevard Saint Germain in Paris.
- Key notes: cedar, tonka bean, juniper berry, jasmine
Customer review: “Diptyque’s Orphéon Eau de Parfum is an absolute masterpiece—elegant, nostalgic, and effortlessly sophisticated. The scent opens with a warm blend of cedar, tonka bean, and jasmine, creating a cozy yet modern atmosphere that lingers beautifully throughout the day.” —Hernameisaleks
Meet the Experts:
- Jessie Dawes is the chief marketing officer of Diptyque Americas.
What's the Most Effective Way to Apply Perfume?
There are several ways to apply your chosen fragrance, depending on the effect you want. While the “cloud method” may be a fun application choice, it's not always the most long-lasting. According to experts, optimal scent longevity occurs when a fragrance comes into contact with the skin, since it typically reacts to warmth. “I always recommend spraying directly on pulse points, like the neck, wrists, and behind the ears,” renowned perfumer Jérôme Epinette previously told Bazaar.
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