L'Eau Eau de Toilette
“L'Eau Eau de Toilette by Diptyque is a Oriental fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a warm spicy, cinnamon composition with a rose undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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L'Eau Eau de Toilette, launched by Diptyque in 1968 and crafted by Desmond Knox-Leet, is a warm spicy composition that captures the essence of an aromatic yet cozy blend. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cinnamon and cloves, creating a sense of spiciness that contrasts beautifully with the soft floral notes of rose and geranium. These florals add a delicate touch to the fragrance, balancing out the warmth of sandalwood in the base. This composition is emblematic of Diptyque's early years when they were known for blending home furnishings with scents from around the world.
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Application Tips
Apply L'Eau Eau de Toilette sparingly — the cinnamon and cloves can be quite strong. It’s best to let it settle into your skin for a few minutes before layering with other scents or clothing. This fragrance is perfect for cooler evenings, where its warmth feels especially inviting.
Desmond Knox-Leet
Founding perfumer · 2 fragrances
Desmond Knox-Leet, an English painter and graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts, co-founded Diptyque in 1961 with French designers Yves Coueslant and Christiane Gautrot, originally as a boutique for fabrics and handmade crafts. He pitched the idea of creating original scents and composed Diptyque's first eau de toilette, L'Eau, based on a 16th-century formula, mixing raw materials as a painter would prepare a palette until his death in a surgical accident in 1993.
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The story behind the bottle.
The scent of a well-worn library where cinnamon and sandalwood mingle in the air, enveloping you in the comfort of old books and warm light.
Fig. 01 — L'Eau Eau de Toilette, Diptyque
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