Eau de Parfum2016
Essences Insensées Rose de Mai Eau de Parfum
Fabrice PellegrinThe nose · 176 fragrances · also made 24 rue de l'Université (2017)Portrait →

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Diptyque  ·  Sold as unisex

Essences Insensées Rose de Mai Eau de Parfum

The quiet confidence of stepping into a sunlit florist's shop, where fresh roses mingle with hints of honey and fruit, evoking the essence of a rare harvest.

4.33101 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprint
rosehoneysweetfruityfloralfresh
Essences Insensées Rose de Mai Eau de ParfumPremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate40% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak14%
Weak7%
Moderate40%
Long lasting21%
Eternal19%
SillageModerate43% say strong or enormous
Intimate13%
Moderate43%
Strong23%
Enormous20%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

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Main Accords

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Who Wears It

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Masculine0%
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Unisex27%
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Feminine73%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2016 by Diptyque and crafted by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin, Essences Insensées Rose de Mai Eau de Parfum captures the essence of Grasse's exceptional May rose harvest. This unisex fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of fresh citrus and fruity notes before diving into the heart of the composition: a delicate yet heady bouquet of centifolia roses. The scent is further enriched by sweet honey, creating a balance between freshness and warmth that lingers softly on the skin.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays to ensure the full range of notes is present. The citrus top notes are bright but fade quickly, so it’s best applied in the morning or early afternoon for optimal longevity through the day.

Fig. 01 — Essences Insensées Rose de Mai Eau de Parfum, Diptyque

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03 · The nose

Fabrice Pellegrin

The Mediterranean dreamer

Fabrice Pellegrin is a senior perfumer at Firmenich whose work radiates the warmth and color of his native Provence. Trained at ISIPCA, he has composed for an impressive roster of houses including Diptyque, Acqua di Parma, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Kenzo.

176fragrances
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06 · The Room

What people
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4.33/ 5 · 101 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 47%, disliked or hated by 5%.

Love47%
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Dislike4%
Hate1%
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