2019
L'Ombre Dans L'Eau Limited Edition
Also asEau de Parfum · 2012 →

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Diptyque  ·  Sold as feminine

L'Ombre Dans L'Eau Limited Edition

A midday stroll through a sun-drenched garden where ripe berries mingle with crisp leaves, and the air is filled with the scent of blooming roses.

3.8481 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 8 accords ↓
fruitygreenaromaticsoft spicyfresh spicyrose
L'Ombre Dans L'Eau Limited EditionPremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate35% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak18%
Moderate41%
Long lasting29%
Eternal6%
SillageModerate43% say strong or enormous
Intimate24%
Moderate33%
Strong23%
Enormous20%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine0%
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Unisex45%
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Feminine55%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2019 by Diptyque, L'Ombre Dans L'Eau Limited Edition is a floral fragrance that captures the essence of a sunlit garden at its most vibrant. The composition opens with a burst of cassis and black currant leaf, creating a vivid contrast between sweet fruit and fresh greenery. This is followed by bergamot and mandarin orange, adding layers of brightness and zest. At its heart lies rose, which seamlessly blends into the woody, musky base notes of ambergris, grounding the fragrance with warmth and depth.

How to wear it

Apply L'Ombre Dans L'Eau Limited Edition to your pulse points for maximum impact. The cassis and black currant leaf notes are particularly bright, so a light spritz will ensure they shine without overpowering. This fragrance blooms best in cooler temperatures, making it ideal for early evening or spring days.

Fig. 01 — L'Ombre Dans L'Eau Limited Edition, Diptyque

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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 Limited EditionLacoste Original
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Adds lavender, warm spicy and amber; shares bergamot.

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.84/ 5 · 81 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 16%.

Love33%
Like37%
OK14%
Dislike12%
Hate4%
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