Reviews of Eau des Sens by Diptyque
I enjoy putting orange blossom water in my drinking water. Eau des Sens, especially its opening, evokes the taste of orange blossom in fragrant form, and it's exquisite.
There is a juicy, succulent sensation combined with the decadence of white florals that eventually yields to the more piquant facets of juniper berry in the heart. This is a lovely development that I haven't found in other orange blossom centered fragrances: celebrating the bitter qualities of all that is aromatic. Bitter and sweet choreographed in a sensuous dance. I start to get some Campari, some gin, some herbal elixir energy in the heart.
The green, vegetal musk of angelica (you haven't lived until you've smelled the essential oil of angelica root) really begins to surface a couple of hours in and really is in my opinion, steals the show in the dry down. The patchouli really is a modifier here and not muscling its way in, it's the angelica that seamlessly surfaces from the orange blossom leading role that escorts this beautiful scent into an alluring skin scent.
Being more a fan of the earlier releases from Diptyque, this is one of few recent frags in the oeurve that has thoroughly impressed me.
There is a juicy, succulent sensation combined with the decadence of white florals that eventually yields to the more piquant facets of juniper berry in the heart. This is a lovely development that I haven't found in other orange blossom centered fragrances: celebrating the bitter qualities of all that is aromatic. Bitter and sweet choreographed in a sensuous dance. I start to get some Campari, some gin, some herbal elixir energy in the heart.
The green, vegetal musk of angelica (you haven't lived until you've smelled the essential oil of angelica root) really begins to surface a couple of hours in and really is in my opinion, steals the show in the dry down. The patchouli really is a modifier here and not muscling its way in, it's the angelica that seamlessly surfaces from the orange blossom leading role that escorts this beautiful scent into an alluring skin scent.
Being more a fan of the earlier releases from Diptyque, this is one of few recent frags in the oeurve that has thoroughly impressed me.
The eau de cologne genre is a hard one in which to innovate, and if Eau de Sens manages anything, it is to give the classic soapy-herbal eau de cologne a sleek, modern aura.
That said, I can't say I find Eau de Sens particularly thrilling or memorable; it smells like a high-end bar of hotel soap, which means it's by no means unpleasant, but doesn't offer a strong signature accord, either.
Measured against stuff like the Acqua di Parma Colonia line (which is by no means consistent in quality, but offers a spectrum of contemporary reinterpretations of the classic eau de cologne structure), it seems overly simplistic and flat.
That said, I can't say I find Eau de Sens particularly thrilling or memorable; it smells like a high-end bar of hotel soap, which means it's by no means unpleasant, but doesn't offer a strong signature accord, either.
Measured against stuff like the Acqua di Parma Colonia line (which is by no means consistent in quality, but offers a spectrum of contemporary reinterpretations of the classic eau de cologne structure), it seems overly simplistic and flat.
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This sounds smug but I don't remember even purchasing this but there it was boxed up in one of my drawers.
It reminds me of an old style fougere fashioned around orange blossom.
It has a fresh and crisp barbershop pulse to it and lasts a whole day.
Not the most complex of fragrances but a mighty fine wear and I will be wearing this a lot.
It reminds me of an old style fougere fashioned around orange blossom.
It has a fresh and crisp barbershop pulse to it and lasts a whole day.
Not the most complex of fragrances but a mighty fine wear and I will be wearing this a lot.
Orange Blossom sets the chalky tone for a light aromatic planted above a sneaky WAC Floral, Laundry Musk. Bitter Orange puts a touch of, well, bitter Bergamot, to mildly contrast. Nah.
An orange impression combines with orange blossom defines to opening blast. Unlike in a classical Eau de Cologne there is no bergamot used here, and there is only minimal neroli used in Eau de Sens.
In the drydown juniper is at the core, a pleasant juniper with a boozy touch. The base adds a very soft patchouli, never sharp or tangy, woodsy notes, with slightly boozy with touches and herbal undertones. The latter stage has a bright, light and agreeable soapiness attached to it.
I get moderate sillage, very good projection and eight hours of longevity on my skin.
On me this scent - good for warmer spring as well as cooler summer days - is never a fully refreshing cologne for hot days; it is more of a refined, elegant and discreetly hesperidic composition. Whilst it is not ultra creative, it is well-blended and displays variegated stages of development that can sufficiently enthuse. 3.25/5.
In the drydown juniper is at the core, a pleasant juniper with a boozy touch. The base adds a very soft patchouli, never sharp or tangy, woodsy notes, with slightly boozy with touches and herbal undertones. The latter stage has a bright, light and agreeable soapiness attached to it.
I get moderate sillage, very good projection and eight hours of longevity on my skin.
On me this scent - good for warmer spring as well as cooler summer days - is never a fully refreshing cologne for hot days; it is more of a refined, elegant and discreetly hesperidic composition. Whilst it is not ultra creative, it is well-blended and displays variegated stages of development that can sufficiently enthuse. 3.25/5.
A good and fresh masculine fragrance. Much like a cologne, with a better sillage and longevity.
Summery perfection in this neroli-led EDT from Diptyque that is just bursting with a juiciness that energizes and refreshes. The orange blossom note here is bright and floral (note: many orange blossom outings in perfumery are plastic and sugared citrus peel affairs this isn't) with a dewy quality, and it is blended superbly right from the start with delicate citruses. Right in the background are petitgrain-like woodsy tones and a hint of mild, sweet patchouli. This is like 4711 elevated' (to use a term popular with snobby chefs). It carves out a space of tall trees, long grass and balmy sun.
I first wore it on a day when my mood was down and it lifted me immediately. Surely a service to the perfume purchasing public from Diptyque.
I first wore it on a day when my mood was down and it lifted me immediately. Surely a service to the perfume purchasing public from Diptyque.
A lovely scent, in an old-school masculine barbershop style, with amazing longevity. Starts with beautiful orange blossom, a bit soapy even at this early stage. The juniper berry is not a major element, perhaps it adds a bit of freshness and interesting depth. The soapy quality increases along with a wood note -- typical of some orange blossom. Earthy, even a bit leathery notes probably from both the orange blossom and perhaps a very restrained patchouli. Well blended and attractive, and ticking along at 10+ hours.
While most classic eau de cologne fragrances are ephemeral -- refreshing after a shower and gone well before lunch -- Eau des Sens manages to throw it's delicious solar goodness all day long. This is a masterful piece of art. The lemony citrus in the opening is bright and fresh-squeezed, giving way to golden, burnished neroli that has a depth and development throughout the day that is truly amazing. In fact, it is the journey over 8-10 hrs that holds my attention. This is one of those perfumes that changes and surprises the wearer: "Who smells so good? Oh, it's still me!" The juniper berry keeps this slightly spicy and lends it a masculine vibe as it bridges fruit with wood (as does the petitgrain). This is how unisex should be: a journey from feminine to masculine while maintaining an integrity throughout. My respect for Olivier Prescheux is enormous -- this is a confident master at work.
This will be my scent for a trip to Italy this summer - I can't imagine a more perfect accompaniment.
This will be my scent for a trip to Italy this summer - I can't imagine a more perfect accompaniment.
An interesting cross between a traditional citrus eau and a bold orange flower perfume. There's a rather heady orange blossom up front, with a honeyed, waxy undertone which melts into the bergamot, aromatics, and petitgrain you'd expect from a proper eau. Given a little time, there's a soapy neroli that grounds everything (and ends up being the focus hours later).
The end result is familiar, but still an interesting match-up. It smells a bit old fashioned and vaguely masculine with its bergamot, aromatic greens, and waxy wood, while also a bit feminine with its upfront orange blossom, though the mix of ingredients is so traditionally unisex that I think anyone versed in scents could easily feel comfortable in it.
The end result is familiar, but still an interesting match-up. It smells a bit old fashioned and vaguely masculine with its bergamot, aromatic greens, and waxy wood, while also a bit feminine with its upfront orange blossom, though the mix of ingredients is so traditionally unisex that I think anyone versed in scents could easily feel comfortable in it.