Diptyque - L'Eau des Hespérides
A playful, spicy cologne with a green, contrasting freshness that also has a subtly provocative effect - the thrill of a forbidden garden.
The initial impression is of a simple fragrance with a citrusy top note of bitter orange, mandarin, lemon, and petitgrain, blended with aromatic herbs, red thyme, and African rosemary. But then comes a sudden burst of surprising, intense, peppery mint notes that tease the senses and enhance the delicious aura. Sensual, sunny immortelle blossoms join the dance, along with a trail of strong cedarwood and delicate white musk, enveloping this subtle, wonderfully spicy scent.
Diptyque Cologne
Legend has it that an angel delivered the recipe for this perfumed water, brimming with special properties, to a queen in Central Europe. Kept secret in European monasteries over the centuries, this admirable and beneficial water, often enriched with a base of citrus fruits and aromatic plants, flourished. It was traded from Italy to Cologne, from London to Spain, and all the way to Russia, thus becoming an essential part of the dressing ritual.
The beneficial, toning properties of this clear water are still highly valued today. Daily use is synonymous with freshness and clarity – the ultimate in skincare. Diptyque, a yearning for freshness – masters of using "Vinaigre de Toilette" for its natural cleansing and toning properties – now brings back the art of cologne. The universal, fragrant ritual that is so important to connoisseurs.