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Diptyque · Sold as unisex
L'Autre Eau de Toilette
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, in a bustling Parisian café where conversations blend with the scents of fresh spices and warm bread.
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L'Autre Eau de ToilettePremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessNemo · CacharelMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1973, L'Autre Eau de Toilette by Diptyque is a fresh and spicy scent that captures the essence of its time — an era when boldness and innovation were at the forefront. Perfumer Serge Kalouguine crafted this fragrance with cardamom and pepper at its core, creating a composition that balances aromatic freshness with warm spiciness. The inclusion of carnation and nutmeg adds depth, while patchouli rounds out the base with earthy warmth.
Apply this fragrance close to your skin for an intimate wear. The aromatic top notes are bright but fleeting, so they benefit from a heavier first pass. As the warmer spiciness emerges, it will last through the day without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — L'Autre Eau de Toilette, Diptyque
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Serge Kalouguine
The indolic pioneer of DiptyqueSerge Kalouguine, a French perfumer with over thirty years of experience, became a master nose at Fragonard while creating classic fragrances for Diptyque during the 1970s and '80s, including Olene, L'Ombre Dans L'Eau, L'Autre, and Eau Lente.
Designer Diptyque
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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The originalL'Autre Eau de ToiletteDiptyque · Premium · $100–250Cacharel · 2000NemoShares 5 of its 13 notes$40–100★ 4.36 (569)42%Match
Dolce&Gabbana · 2010The One GentlemanShares Cardamom, Pepper and Patchouli$40–100★ 3.92 (1,630)48%Match
Estée Lauder · 2009Brasil Dream for HimShares 5 of its 11 notes$40–100★ 4.07 (73)41%Match
Issey Miyake · 2006L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Summer 2006Shares Nutmeg and Coriander$40–100★ 4.60 (68)
With Tiziana Terenzi Siene
Adds woody, amber and leather; shares patchouli.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 30%.