I Go Wild for This French Perfume Brand—These Are the 3 I Spritz on Repeat
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Fragrance family: floral
Key notes: tuberose, orange blossom, jasmine, marine accord
Do Son is such a classic scent, and almost every single fragrance-loving human I know (whether they're in the beauty biz or not) owns a bottle. It's floral and fresh, but not preciously so. If you ask me, nothing is worse than a perfume that's so flowery it becomes stuffy, and this best-selling perfume from Diptyque is the antithesis of that. It's the perfect balance of cool and delicate. It's the Diptyque favorite I recommend above all others.
Fragrance family: woody
Key notes: fig leaves, fig tree sap, fig tree wood, black pepper
Philosykos is definitely one of the most instantly recognizable perfumes—not just within the Diptyque family but also on the market in general. Each and every spritz is truly transportive (something I love in a fragrance), and owning your own bottle is the next best thing to booking an actual trip to the Grecian mountains. Philosykos is a true ode to the fig tree, but somehow, it's not overbearing thanks to how the brand has balanced the tribute. You get a crisp greenness from the fig leaves, a smooth creaminess from the fruit itself, and that inherent earthiness from the white wood.
Fragrance family: woody
Key notes: sandalwood, cedar, cypress, myrtle
Tam Dao is one of Diptyque's reigning best sellers, but I will say it's a wild card—you will definitely really like it, or you definitely really won't. Like Philosykos, it's classified as "woody," but where Philosykos has a subtle undercurrent of juicy fruitiness, Tam Dao is a modern take on a classic warm and woody perfume. It's heavy on the sandalwood and cedar, so if that's not your vibe, you've been forewarned. That said, I'm not typically a huge fan of woody scents, but this one has slowly but surely completely won me over.
Fragrance family: fougère (aka fern)
Key notes: patchouli, géranium, menthe, oxyde de rose
If I hadn't been so set on just choosing three personal Diptyque favorites, this relatively new addition (it's been around for a few years now) would definitely be in my top selects. I'm pretty sure I scrunched up my nose when I first received it. How could a minty fragrance possibly work? Alas, leave it to Diptyque to create something that not only works but that is also completely brilliant and unique. The blend of notes is inspired by Greek myth, which makes it feel dreamy as you wear it.
Fragrance family: floral
Key notes: damask rose, centifolia rose, litchi, ambroxan
Rose lovers, this one is for you. Fluttery, exquisite, and artfully inspired by the diverse group of scents a rose takes on in its lifetime, it's the quintessential ensemble for anyone who loves a beautiful twist on an old classic.
Fragrance family: floral
Key notes: ylang-ylang, pink peppercorn, ginger, vetiver
Ylang-ylang is a dark horse in so many beloved perfumes, so it's no surprise it leads the charge in this best-selling fragrance from Diptyque. It's floral but has a complex aftertaste thanks to subtle hits of spice and green woodiness.
Fragrance family: oriental
Key notes: vanilla, pink peppercorn, cypriol, calamus
Admittedly, I have yet to smell this perfume from Diptyque, but the reviews and ratings across the internet are too good to ignore. (Considering how much I adore vanilla perfumes, I know this is a must-try for me!) Inspired by travel and serving as a tribute to vanilla, the star ingredient is anchored by duskier nuances from smoky cypriol, spicy pink peppercorn, and dewy calamus. So no, this isn't your teeny-boppery, cotton-candy vanilla, friends.
Fragrance family: floral
Key notes: rose, black currant buds, petitgrain, black currant leaves
In addition to the above power plays, part of what makes this perfume so magical are the strategic additions of bergamot, mandarin, and musk. It's a little bit floral, a little bit fruit, and slightly heady, but in a really whimsical way. If you stepped out into a faraway land or fairytale, this is what I imagine it would smell like!
Fragrance family: floral
Key notes: orange blossom, angelica root, patchouli, juniper berry
"A composition that creates confusion. It caresses the skin and makes your mouth water like an indulgent treat, awakening you with its freshness." Intriguing, no? If the brand's rich description of this best-selling perfume isn't enough to spur your interest, perhaps the decadent mixture of orange blossom, angelica root, patchouli, and juniper berry will.
Fragrance family: oriental
Key notes: oud, rose, vanilla, incense
I really avoid describing any kind of beauty product as "sexy," but I just really can't help it here because this perfume's intoxicating blend of rose, oud, vanilla, and incense is (sorry) undeniably sexy. So tread with caution. That's all I'm saying!
Fragrance family: floral
Key notes: rose, bergamot, patchouli
This perfume is a day in Paris bottled. It captures the heart of the City of Love by entwining airy and earthy notes for a fragrance that feels free-spirited, like the city itself.
Fragrance family: woody
Key notes: tonka beans, cedar, juniper berries
Like a dark bar and a stiff drink, this fragrance feels comforting and alluring. Smelling it is like being transported to a jazz bar in Paris in the 1960s. It's smoky, leathery, rich, and downright electric.
