"A piece of music that breathes on the skin" is how Diptyque describes their new Eau des Sens, and while that might seem like hyperbole from another house, the decades-long run of uniform excellence from the storied Parisian house had us salivating to see how such a description might play out. Simply put, Eau des Sens is a masterpiece, a gorgeously fresh trip into the heart of a bitter orange tree that stuns the senses and induces genuine synesthesia. Like their earlier wonder Philosykos did for the fig tree, Eau des Sens is no mere one-note representation- this is bitter orange from ground to tree to blossom to fruit, with additional notes- juniper, angelica, patchouli- carefully chosen and applied to enhance every aspect of the composition, presenting a delicately floral, sweetly bright fragrance that sings with unexpected woody and spicy facets.

Every new release from Diptyque is cause for celebration. But even by those lofty standards, Eau des Sens is in rarefied company. Take a deep breath, and give yourself over.

Eau des Sens Fragrance Notes

Orange flower, bitter orange, juniper, angelica, patchouli

Eau des Sens Sizes Available:

100ml

$185

0.7ml sample

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Here's what other people are saying about Eau des Sens...

I REALLY like this one, BUT - like the rest of Diptyque's fragrances, it just does not last on me. This one does manage to eek out an hour or so on my skin and the opening is gorgeous. If you find vetiver a little too 70s or musky for you, angelica root is a much softer, more rounded, but similar note that you might enjoy. To me the opening smells like a garden allotment on a summer day. Warm sun on your skin, maybe some arugula or a tomato vine, and something fresher and sweeter blowing light on the wind. But I can't justify nearly $200 for something that is gone when the hour is up. If lighter, fresher scents have staying power on your skin and you want something with a little spice or a bit different, this is a great one to try.

By Carrie - Editor from Long Beach on 3/24/2025

So fresh, so clean, elegant summer in a bottle! Opens with a burst of orange blossom and juniper and dries down to soapier version of neroli, juniper, angelica and a very, very subtle and clean patch. Lasts 2+ days on fabrics and 6 hours on skin, so I carry a travel size with me during long days or when traveling. I own 40+ niche fragrances and this is the one I reach for almost daily especially in warmer weather climates. During the cooler months, a spritz of this and the winter blues are gone. This is the elevated white t-shirt in my collection.

By Jules - Marketing Exec from NYC on 7/7/2023

I am terrified of patchouli and really enjoyed this one. Kinda a spicy orange blossom, inoffensive and alluring. I could not detect the patch at all.

By Anonisme - Business from Boston on 11/9/2020

Very floral, decisively on the feminine side. Did not notice the woody notes in the dry down that is listed in the description. A pass for me.

By Man - worker from NYC on 10/5/2020

Eau des Sens is my favorite fragrance from Diptique. It is very beautiful and long-lasting on me, more like an eau de parfum than an eau de toilette. Although it has many notes (all of which I like), the orange blossom is predominant on me and I love orange blossom.

By Phyllis - Paralegal from Timonium on 3/19/2020

The notes didn't appeal to me. Orange? More orange? Patchouli, ugh. But I can't do floral, green, incense, or marine due to sensitivities, so I don't have many options. I got a sample and, very unexpectedly, fell in love. The orange steps out, but retreats about 10 minutes later. I don't detect patchouli or even much orange. I've read that many find it to be a spring/summer ideal but I see it being cozy too. I find it feminine, not unisex. If it were a person, she has no need to announce her presence; she cares about presentation but doesn't need flash. Even if I am not that person yet, this makes me feel like I am. And it's been a long, long time since that has happened for me with a perfume.

By miltoncat - thinker and stinker from USA on 10/3/2019

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