The 10 Best Diptyque Perfumes ELLE Beauty Editors Won’t Shut Up About

Inspired by Orphéon, a Parisian jazz club beloved by Diptyque’s founders, the swirling notes of jasmine, cedar, and juniper berries call back to the scents and vibe of the bar in its heyday. Over time, the fragrance settles into an intimate skin scent, allowing only those who lean close to catch a whiff. Fun fact: The only surviving piece of the original club, a blue column, lives in the Diptyque’s original store in Paris.

Notes: Juniper berry, cedarwood, tonka bean, jasmine

Size: 2.54 fl. oz.

Nordstrom rating: 4.5/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “Orpheon is named after a legendary bar in Paris, and it couldn’t be more apt. This perfume reminds me of sitting in a warm corner booth in the City of Lights; it’s warm, thanks to the tonka beans and cedar, and has an air of mystery, courtesy of a hint of tobacco smoke and a powdery note that smells a bit like blush.”—Katie Berohn, ELLE beauty editor

Delicate and carnal all at once, Fleur de Peau was created to capture the sensuality of the passion and love Greek gods Psyche and Eros shared with one another. As a result, musk plays a primary role in this fragrance, adding an animalistic quality. However, iris also gives it a powdery and floral quality, while ambrette seeds add an ephemeral touch of fruitiness.

Notes: Musk, iris, ambrette, pink peppercorn

Size: 2.54 fl. oz.

Nordstrom rating: 4.6/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “My secret weapon for when I want to feel sensual and feminine (and maybe attract some compliments) is a combination of this scent and Diptyque’s Eau Rose, which also made this list. I love a rose fragrance, and I can’t get enough of skin scents, so this duo is pure magic to me. But I also don’t think I’ll ever get sick of wearing Fleur de Peau alone. It’s powdery without being heavy or giving me a headache, and it ends up smelling clean and musky. The fragrance reminds me of baby powder in the best way possible. Fleur de Peau, you will always be famous.”—Carol Lee, ELLE.com associate beauty e-commerce writer

If anything, stop and smell this rose. Diptyque’s ode to the flower is nothing like the overly powdery, headache-inducing rose perfumes of decades past. Although the damascena and centifolia roses in the formula shine through, they manage to smell as green and bright as a freshly cut bouquet, thanks to the artichoke accord.

Notes: Rose damascena, centifolia rose, chamomile, litchi, artichoke

Size: 2.54 fl. oz.

Nordstrom rating: 4.7/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “While many floral perfumes often lean fresh and summery, Diptyque’s complex rose scent is perfect to wear for any season or occasion. Notes of rich damascena and centifolia roses are tinged with cedar and musk for a tantalizingly soft yet slightly woody aroma. I’ve worn this fragrance from the office to date night with ease and found it to be quite long-lasting.”—Sam Peters, Hearst senior commerce editor

This is yet another skin scent, but it still smells completely different from the others. As its name suggests, the fragrance imitates the aroma of paper with a crisp combination of steamed rice accord, blonde woods accord, and white musks. Book lovers, this one was made for you.

Notes: White musks, steamed rice accord, mimosa, blonde woods accord

Size: 3.4 fl. oz.

Nordstrom rating: 4.5/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “At first whiff, Papier’s scent evokes the essence of autumn—warm, woody, and invigorating, like a brisk gust of wind on a cool fall morning. As it settles, it transforms into something brighter, softer, and creamier, thanks to the addition of white musks and mimosa. This is my favorite scent to layer because it adapts beautifully to any season. In spring or summer, I combine it with fresh, laundry-like fragrances for a sparkling, delicate blend. In contrast, during the colder months, I enhance it with more musks to create a deeper, moodier mix that complements the original notes.”—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE.com beauty commerce editor

Diptyque co-founder Yves Coueslant spent several summers in Do Son, Vietnam, as a child. This scent, which gets its name from the coastal town, marries the sweet, slightly spicy tuberose with fresh orange blossom and musky jasmine to create a nuanced floral fragrance that oozes romance.

Notes: Tuberose, orange blossom, jasmine, amberwood

Size: 2.54 fl. oz.

Nordstrom rating: 4.8/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “Tuberose is usually a note I wrinkle my nose at, despite my affinity for florals. However, Do Son surprised me; it’s not as heavy and overwhelming like other tuberoses tend to be, and there’s a freshness to the fragrance that’s inviting instead of knocking me over with its intensity.”—Carol Lee

Imagine picking a flower and inhaling the scent the stem releases on your fingers, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of this fragrance. Lilyphéa is a member of the new Essences de Diptyque collection, which comprises perfumes that offer the perfume houses’ olfactory interpretation of various pieces of nature. This one, in particular, honors the water lily, combining cardamom, violet leaves, and vanilla for a decidedly green and somehow slightly aquatic masterpiece.

Notes: Cardamom, violet leaves, vanilla

Size: 3.4 fl. oz.

Nordstrom rating: 5/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “I took a lot of long solo walks in the woods behind my parents’s home during the early years of the pandemic, which helped me release all of my energy from staying inside all day. I always looked forward to those excursions. This scent reminds me of when I’d sit by a creek on my daily route, reflecting on my day as I took in the sounds of the little creatures around me and breathed in the verdant smell of the trees and plants by and on the water.”—Carol Lee

The creamy sandalwood is the highlight of this perfume, which remembers the Indochinese holy forests Diptyque co-founder Yves Coueslant visited as a child. The warm, slightly spicy perfume also features the aromas of other plants like cedar trees and myrtle.

Notes: Sandalwood, cedar, cypress, myrtle

Size: 2.54 fl. oz.

Nordstrom rating: 4.5/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “Ever so often, I crave a woody scent, and this one always satisfies and comforts me. Tam Dao takes me back to visiting temples in the mountains of South Korea as a child, staring at the wooden sculptures and carvings that decorated the walls as the faint scent of incense wafted by. The myrtle also comes through, which reminds me of herbal salves and balms of my childhood.”—Carol Lee

Fig trees have served as the muse for many perfumes, but no other fragrance has captured the plant quite like Philosykos. You can somehow experience the scents of all the different parts of the trees simultaneously, from the fruitiness of a ripe fig to the crisp aroma of green fig leaves.

Notes: Fig leaves, fig tree sap, black pepper

Size: 2.54 fl. oz.

Nordstrom rating: 4.6/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “I know Phyliosykos is inspired by figs, but it actually smells more like a juicy peach or plum to me. Either way, it definitely leans fruity and green—almost like if you wore it to a farmer’s market, the scent would blend in with the aroma of all of the fresh fruit and vegetables around you.”—Carol Lee

Just as Diptyque’s Philosykos studies the fig tree, this fragrance is an intimate portrait of the bitter orange tree. Eau de Sense is the kind of fresh yet warm scent you want to wear all summer long and beyond.

Notes: Orange blossom, angelica root, patchouli, juniper berry

Size: 3.4 fl. oz.

Nordstrom rating: 4.8/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “I’ve developed a taste for orange blossom and neroli this year, so adding Eau de Sens to this list was a total no-brainer. Many orange blossom scents can begin to smell quite similar after a while, but Eau de Sens differentiates itself with the addition of earthy, herbal patchouli and bright and spicy juniper berry.”—Carol Lee

Olene is an homage to Flora, the Roman goddess of spring, flowers, and fertility. As you might expect, each spritz offers a burst of florals and the sticky-sweet scent of honeysuckle. If you’re not a fan of gourmands but are itching to explore the sweeter side of things, you may fall for this delicious botanical scent.

Notes: Wisteria, honeysuckle, jasmine, narcissus

Size: 3.4 fl. oz.

Nordstrom rating: 4.8/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “Most times, floral-rich scents don't have much depth beyond a few woody notes. Olene is ripe with florals, but its depth actually comes with a sweet side: honeysuckle. The botanicals in this mix smell as if they were baked under the sun and swirled with sticky honey, creating a comforting springtime medley you'll want to wear year-round.”—Nerisha Penrose