Opsis

It annoys me that a good amount of the perfumes I love don't have a listed perfumer. Also, why did Diptyque discontinue Opsis and not Eau Rihla or Eau Nabati? Doesn't make any sense. Update: Someone informed me it was a Harrods exclusive and still is, so not discontinued 😊. And the perfumer is Fabrice Pellegrin, who has worked many times with Diptyque and also created Yves Saint Laurent 24 rue de l'Université. Diptyque Opsis smells similar but more feminine to the unisex Gaiac 10 Tokyo Le Labo and YSL 24 rue de l'Université. It has a stronger presence of amber made clear with an iris and borderline sparkling bergamot that work perfectly and symbiotically with the slightly warmed woods and clean incense. Opsis is sweeter than them both because there's this really soft chapstick-lipstick iris base, also found in Ex Nihilo Honore Delights, that the woods rest on. The warm sweet amber and citrus remind me of a better version of New Notes Musk Complexity without the whiskey and cinnamon that came off as the Fireball drink. Opsis also has this very clean spiced incense I appreciate; it being more present here and in 24 Rue from the olibanum note. Some may think this composition is simple, but I think it's a masterpiece blend. FYI: I can't downvote Dior New Look enough. They do not smell similar.

Gorgeous! 👏🏿👏🏿 Upon first spray, I get subdued incense intermingled with musk. I also detect a woody accord, similar to cedarwood, albeit not listed in the notes. I don't get a discernable citrus (bergamot) accord to my nose. If I were to smell this without looking at the notes, I don't think I would have guessed that this fragrance contained bergamot. The iris note is also quite prominent in the fragrance yet this note doesn't come across as blatantly floral, but rather powdery. I think this powderiness is what sets it apart from its cousin, Gaiac 10. The added iris note also makes Opsis slightly more multi-faceted than Gaiac 10. I love Gaiac 10, but its longevity was one of the main factors deterring me from a full-bottle purchase. However, Opsis has far better longevity. During the drydown, a slightly sweet musky accord dominates and you get constant wafts of this throughout the day! I also think it's a very versatile scent, and could easily become somebody's signature. I feel as though you could pull this off in any climate and you could wear it on any occasion. It has enough presence, whilst maintaining a subtlety to it! It's an easy wear, in my opinion! 😊

My goodness... what a marvel 😍 Opsis is, for me, a work of art that you can only buy at Harrods. I don’t know if that exclusivity is what psychologically makes it feel so special, but I’m completely obsessed with it. It’s hard to describe. If I didn’t look at the notes, I would say it smells like a kind of milky, soapy cream, very musky, slightly sweet, with a hint of pepper and a super subtle touch of incense, plus some creamy white flowers like jasmine or tuberose. But to my surprise, it doesn’t list those flowers. That doesn’t mean they aren’t there. It doesn’t smell feminine like many jasmine or tuberose perfumes, yet the feeling of clean creaminess is incredibly addictive. It’s like sleeping on a white, creamy cotton cloud while fairies float around sprinkling pepper and incense dust. It costs what it costs, but I don’t mind. For a perfume like this, and especially for its exclusivity, I’m happy to pay for it, particularly if you are a true enthusiast and want to take home a scented memory from your trip to London 😍 PS be very careful with counterfeits, this brand has a huge number of them already spread throughout all places.

Opsis feels like my two favourite Diptyque fragrances rolled into one. It has the comforting musk and powdery iris of Fleur de Peau, but without its soapiness, paired with the dusty woodiness of Eau Duelle, all wrapped in a transparent veil of frankincense that gives it a unique character. Though not listed in the notes, I get creamy sandalwood in the base with a subtle, ambery sweetness that makes it quite chic and addictive. There's also a peppery note in the opening that dissipates quickly. It opens strong before gradually softening into an airy scent bubble that lingers beautifully for hours. I can easily see this becoming my signature scent for the cooler months. To me, this doesn’t smell similar to Gaiac 10, which is one of my favourite skin scents. They share frankincense and musk, but the composition is completely different.

silky, sultry, powdery perfection. pure glamour. there's a spiciness to it that never seems to go acknowledged in the notes or reviews, maybe i'm crazy? or maybe it's just my skin chemistry? but the inital powdery, musky opening blossoms into this creamy, heady, subtly spicy concoction after it's settled into the skin. it's like a creme anglaise with a sprinkle of crushed black pepper running through it. but there's also this perfect clean skin scent underpinning the whole thing - freshly washed, powdered with a fluffy powder puff and some shimmering gold dust. it feels like the perfect scent of Art Deco, opulent and golden and heady with iris and woods and something akin to stage makeup baking into the skin under hot lights. agh! love! such a shame it's only a harrods exclusive, but totally worth it.