L'Autre Eau de Toilette
“L'Autre Eau de Toilette by Diptyque is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a fresh spicy, aromatic composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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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.
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Application Tips
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.
Serge Kalouguine
Founding perfumer · 7 fragrances
Designer Diptyque
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — L'Autre Eau de Toilette, Diptyque
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