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Diptyque  ·  Sold as unisex

L’Ombre Dans L’Eau Eau de Parfum

The moment you step into an English garden where the air is filled with the crispness of moss, the sweetness of ripe fruits, and the sensuality of Damask roses.

4.052,162 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 8 accords ↓
greenfruityrosearomaticfresh spicyfloral
L’Ombre Dans L’Eau Eau de ParfumPremium · $100–250
36%Similar accords, often for lessBombshell Passion · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares rose8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate43% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak9%
Moderate45%
Long lasting36%
Eternal6%
SillageModerate34% say strong or enormous
Intimate9%
Moderate57%
Strong26%
Enormous8%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine3%
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Unisex61%
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Feminine35%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

L’Ombre Dans L’Eau Eau de Parfum by Diptyque was launched in 2012 and is a creation by perfumer Serge Kalouguine. This fragrance captures the essence of an English garden, where fresh greenery meets fruity notes and the voluptuous Damask roses take center stage on a bed of moss. The composition balances aromatic freshness with spicy undertones, making it a versatile scent for both women and men.

How to wear it

This fragrance has moderate longevity and sillage, so two sprays on pulse points will ensure it lasts throughout the day. The fresh and aromatic notes are best experienced close to the skin rather than from a distance, making it perfect for daytime wear.

Fig. 01 — L’Ombre Dans L’Eau Eau de Parfum, Diptyque

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03 · The nose

Serge Kalouguine

The indolic pioneer of Diptyque

Serge 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.

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Frenchnationality

Collection L’Ombre Dans L’Eau

Every edition of this fragrance in our catalog

Designer Diptyque

More from the house · founded 1961 · France

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L’Ombre Dans L’Eau Eau de ParfumJatamansi
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Adds woody, herbal and earthy; shares rose.

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.05/ 5 · 2,162 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 13%.

Love44%
Like32%
OK12%
Dislike10%
Hate2%
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