Virgilio
“Virgilio by Diptyque is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a aromatic, woody composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 1990, Virgilio by Diptyque is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for both women and men, crafted by the perfumer Serge Kalouguine. This composition opens with the bright freshness of basil, which gives way to a heart of caraway and woods, leading into earthy vetiver and cedar. The result is a scent that feels like a walk through an herb garden on a crisp autumn day — fresh, invigorating, and grounded.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Virgilio in light layers — its fresh spicy top notes fade quickly, but the vetiver and cedar base lingers for hours. It’s best worn close to skin rather than sprayed liberally into the air.
Serge Kalouguine
Founding perfumer · 7 fragrances
Designer Diptyque
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The story behind the bottle.
The brisk morning when you step into a garden filled with the scent of freshly cut herbs, where the air is crisp and the earth is rich.
Fig. 01 — Virgilio, Diptyque
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