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Diptyque · Sold as unisex
Vinaigre de Toilette
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, capturing a moment of anticipation and warmth in a bustling café.
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Vinaigre de ToilettePremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessMandarin Neroli · Donna KaranMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares incense and neroli8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1975 by Diptyque, Vinaigre de Toilette is a Woody Spicy fragrance that draws inspiration from a 19th-century formula. Perfumer Yves Coueslant crafts an intriguing blend of various herbs, spices, and woods, with notes of neroli and incense adding depth to the composition. The top notes burst with freshness, while the heart embraces warm spice and green accents before settling into a smoky, balsamic base that lingers softly.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points. The composition blooms after about an hour, so it’s best used during daytime for its moderate longevity and sillage. It pairs well with layered clothing, allowing its nuances to unfold close to the skin.
Fig. 01 — Vinaigre de Toilette, Diptyque
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Yves Coueslant
Yves Coueslant, a French stage designer, co-founded the house of Diptyque in 1961 with interior designer Christiane Gautrot and painter Desmond Knox-Leet, opening a shop at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris that sold fabric and decorative designs before introducing scented candles in 1963 and the eau de toilette L'Eau in 1968.
Designer Diptyque
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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The originalVinaigre de ToiletteDiptyque · Premium · $100–250Donna Karan · 2012Mandarin NeroliShares Incense and Neroli$40–100★ 4.33 (9)
With Diptyque Impossible Bouquet Eau Moheli
Adds floral, yellow floral and sweet; shares incense.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 20%.