Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette

Update: The beautifull florals are most noticable in the opening, where it may be a tad too feminine for me. The orange blossom dominance fades, in 15 min and becomes more balanced, with the great Angelica and juniper becoming more evident I am bumping up my rating to 9/10. Because this is so complex for a fresh Neroli fragrance. Each time I wear it now, I get some new nuance, the juniper, Angelica, sometimes more orange blosom, or the bitter orange; These ebb and flow. This is a very uplifting high quality Neroli and Orange blosom fragrance. It is mostly alcohol distilled orange blosom, more floral. Today I picked up on the bitter citrus note that here is correctly listed as bitter orange, but according to Fragrantica the extract from the bitter orange fruit is often called Neroli. Neroli is most often derived from water distilled orange blossoms however. I applied my Eau Des Sens this morning and the fresh and clean orange blosom was very uplifting. I also love earthy fragrances, so the complimentary notes of juniper berries and Angelica are right up my alley... This is a great morning fragrance to start off your day, clean and optimistic. It's great this chilly December morning, but I was thinking I will get a bottle in early Spring when this will be even more fantastic. It has a bit of orange peel, not too citrusy, but makes a nice fresh accord with the orange blossom. I think there may be some high quality Neroli here, as well as the orange blosom. I can enjoy this all year round. Now I am expecting this to be my Summertime signature fragrance. I have been looking for the ultimate fresh fragrance, and this may be it. The scent and quality are up there with TF Neroli Portafino, and MFK Petit Matin. But when you consider this has greater longevity and cost value, Eau Des Sens is the winner. I feel the same way about Creed's Royal Water, which you can find good discounts on, and is an extraordinary fresh fragrace, with a bit more going on, but is less effervescent. Many Neroli cologns are more citrusy than Eau Des Sens. This is more floral than most fine Neroli frags, but is still close to fine Nerolis like TF Neroli Portafino. It doesn't get too feminine like MFK Aqua Universalis Forte. This has great longevity, when these type of fragrances often do not. Rating: 9/10 God bless. John 3:16

A hypnotic symphony of orange and clean, suspended between light and shadow. Launched in 2016 and signed by the famous nose Olivier Pescheux, Eau des Sens by Diptyque is much more than a simple citrus perfume. It is a deceptive and magnetic sensorial experience that constantly plays with contrasts, fully deserving the title of unisex and timeless fragrance. As soon as it is vaporized, Eau des Sens announces itself with a vibrant and sunny explosion. Bitter orange and orange blossom do not evoke the idea of a juicy fruit, but rather the witty freshness of a walk in a Mediterranean citrus grove in full bloom. There is an immediate sensation of pure white cleanliness, almost "soapy", but extraordinarily elegant and luxurious. The real stroke of genius, however, lies in its evolution. When the initial liveliness settles, the pungent and balsamic heart of the juniper berries emerges. This aromatic note breaks the sweetness of the orange blossom, introducing a vibrant and almost sparkling vibration. Finally, the base reveals the true soul of this fragrance. Angelica and patchouli anchor the scent to the skin with a green, earthy and slightly mysterious trail. This is where Eau des Sens works its magic: while remaining an incredibly fresh fragrance, it acquires a sensual, woody and almost carnal depth. Despite being an Eau de Toilette, the persistence of Eau des Sens is surprising. The base notes guarantee excellent staying power throughout the day, leaving a discreet but very present sillage, capable of attracting compliments without ever being intrusive. Eau des Sens is the ideal perfume for those who: Look for a citrus fragrance that isn't bland or "classic cologne." He loves the smell of clean skin, but wants a touch of character and mystery. Look for a perfect passe-partout for spring and summer, but capable of warming up beautifully even on the coolest days. Diptyque is famous for its ability to tell stories through smell, and Eau des Sens is a masterpiece of balance. It is a fragrance that confuses the senses: it is fresh but profound, innocent but sensual, masculine and feminine at the same time. A pillar of contemporary artistic perfumery that deserves a place in every collection.

wonderful gorgeous amazing stunning showstopping perfect in every aspect. did not expect a simple orange blossom fragrance to be this good. it lasts for days on clothes and it lasts on your skin for a full day as well. but its never cloying, its never too much. its perfect. the scent appears randomly throughout the day without making you feel like youre being choked. even though its 'just' an orange blossom, it excels at what it does greatly. its not bland or boring. the site says the citrus is the biggest accord but its really not. it starts off citrusy and bitter, but it luckily lasts for like 3 minutes. then it becomes floral, creamy, slightly green, powdery (signature diptyque powdery like fleur de peau, tam dao and orpheon), soapy and clean. The patchouli in this isnt present whatsoever which im glad about. i dont have a single bad thing to say about this fragrance. nothing is missing and everything works together to create the most realistic orange blossom experience. it smells like passing by an orange tree in bloom, right after walking past a bunch of jasmine. sniffing the flowers directly creates a way different experience, which eau des sens doesnt capture. it fully captures the air around the plants instead of the flowers themselves. and no it doesnt have too much jasmine, if any. it just reminds me of a jasmine filled area. i dont know how to explain it, but since its not noted i assume its just a bit of indoles from the orange flowers they used. It has creaminess too which is very surprising and somehow not common for orange blossom fragrances. Even though i like a few other perfumes more for their scents and concepts, i cant deny how perfect this is. its a 10/10 and i will be buying it once it runs out. amazing longevity (longer than all of my edps) and high quality inoffensive scent. you dont have to be the biggest fan of orange blossom to appreciate this, this is something that can be liked by everyone

Eau des Sens is a whole orange tree in bloom. And it's the first orange blossom I try that feels whole. Many perfumes feel very sweet, kind of synthetic, or very indolic. There's a moment for everything but I appreciate the naturalness that emanates from this wonderful Diptyque. The opening feels hot, just what the reviewer below mentioned. Spot on! Petitgrain and Angelica provide a soft focus bitter effect that provides dimension. You're in a orange grove, it's late summer but the heat hasn't subsided yet. It's midday and as the scorching sun makes your vision blurry you suddenly catch the smell of the trees in front of you. The wood, the bitter green leaves, the sticky sap on your fingers, the sweet smell of the flowers above. You close your eyes and you feel you are the tree. As the fragrance evolves, you climb higher on said tree. You reach the blossoms that are releasing their sweet nectar filling the air. You see that the sun is starting to set, and the heat starts to subside, but just enough to let the flowers bloom. You reach for them and you feel how the scent fills your nose. Sweet nectar. The base brings the whole of the tree. You reach the top and you look around you. Clear skies, the smell of various trees ahead, the soil that surrounds you. You smell everything at once, and then you keep catching glimpses of the various stages. I sprayed it on me 5 hours ago, and right now I'm getting the most glorious whiffs of orange blossom, just like traditional Lebanese orange blossom water. Glorious! Excellent sillage, and so far very good longevity. A different direction for Diptyque but a very very good one!

This is predominantly an orange blossom (not orange fruit or peel, not citrus) and patchouli scent. At first spray, I was perplexed by the opening: a brief rush of bitterness, a faint whiff of orange blossom, a real lack of any defining characteristic that left me scratching my head and thinking, that's it? This confusing phase is over within a minute, transitioning to a more noticeable orange blossom floralness and the scent of wet twigs/leaves. It's wet, dark, cool, like a garden in the evening after it rains. The dampness goes away and a subtle warmth from the patchouli comes through in the dry down. There's maybe a touch of honey sweetness (or is that still the orange blossom that I'm confusing with honey?) It's fresh, clean, soft and pretty. It definitely doesn't scream "orange" or "citrus" to me, and I am genuinely baffled at the reviews comparing it to orange cleaning solution. At first I was not impressed, thinking it was like any other white floral orange blossom scent, but it grew on me unexpectedly after 10-20 minutes. I think the slight earthiness of the patchouli and angelica ground the orange blossom and keep it from getting too floral or sweet. Damn you Diptyque, how is everything you make so good?