2012
L'Ombre dans l'Eau Solid Perfume

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Diptyque  ·  Sold as unisex

L'Ombre dans l'Eau Solid Perfume

The quiet intimacy of an afternoon stroll along a riverbank, where the tartness of blackcurrant and the floral intensity of roses blend into the air.

4.4144 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
rosefruityfloralaromaticgreencitrus
L'Ombre dans l'Eau Solid PerfumePremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessPaco Rose · RabanneMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares blackcurrant and rose8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate12% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak4%
Weak40%
Moderate44%
Long lasting12%
Eternal0%
SillageIntimate
Intimate69%
Moderate31%
Strong0%
Enormous0%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

HeartThe Soul

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

♂
Masculine0%
⚥
Unisex64%
♀
Feminine36%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

L'Ombre dans l'Eau Solid Perfume by Diptyque was launched in 2012, blending the herbaceous qualities of blackcurrant leaves with the tartness of buds and the floral intensity of rose. This portable, alcohol-free solid perfume combines traditional enfleurage techniques to deliver a scent that evolves from fruity blackcurrant to a sustained frosty rose accord on skin. Inspired by a riverside daydream, it captures the essence of a serene moment spent near water, where nature's fragrances intertwine.

How to wear it

Apply L'Ombre dans l'Eau Solid Perfume directly to pulse points for optimal warmth and longevity. The scent evolves on skin, so a light touch is recommended — the initial fruity notes give way to a lasting rose accord that feels like a gentle embrace.

Fig. 01 — L'Ombre dans l'Eau Solid Perfume, Diptyque

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Designer Diptyque

More from the house · founded 1961 · France

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.41/ 5 · 44 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 59%, disliked or hated by 5%.

Love59%
Like27%
OK9%
Dislike5%
Hate0%
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