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L'Ombre dans L'Eau – DIPTYQUE | Eau de Toilette blackcurrant & fresh rose

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    alcohol denat. (sd alcohol 40-b) - aqua (water) - parfum (fragrance) – citronellol – geraniol – linalool- limonene – eugenol - benzyl alcohol – citral – farnesol - coumarin

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    The house was founded in 1961 by three singular personalities, united by a strong aesthetic alchemy: Christiane Montadre-Gautrot, Yves Coueslant and Desmond Knox-Leet.
    Fueled by a shared passion for drawing, they created designs for fabrics and wallpapers together, and decided to open their first shop with two entrances (like a diptych) in Paris, on Boulevard Saint Germain.

    Diptyque considers the development of a perfume as a creative act in its own right. A perfume must smell good but without sacrificing the signature, the olfactory "accident" that is unique to Diptyque.
    The eau de toilette, presented in oval bottles, poetically reinvents a sublime nature or a journey, real or imagined.
    To acquire one of them is to risk becoming attached to it forever. Among the perfumers who have collaborated with the house are Fabrice Pellegrin and Olivia Giacobetti.

    A transparent garden.
    Light like a spring morning after the rain.

    You know those June mornings when the air is still cool — a green, slightly tart freshness that blends crushed blackcurrant leaves with an almost mineral humidity. L'Ombre dans L'Eau Eau de Toilette captures this precise instant, this suspended moment before the heat settles in. Lighter and more transparent than the Eau de Parfum, it retains all the poetry of the original composition while giving it a new freedom.

    In this Eau de Toilette concentration, the blackcurrant leaf expresses itself with ideal vivacity and freshness — green, tart, interwoven with petitgrain and luminous green notes. The Bulgarian rose arrives at the heart with a delicate floral lightness, accompanied by blackcurrant buds, freesia, and narcissus. The base of ambergris, cedar notes, and musk extends the composition discreetly — an airy trail, like a shadow on the water.

    L'Ombre dans L'Eau Eau de Toilette is the same garden — seen on a softer day, at a brighter hour.

    Top

    Blackcurrant leaf · Petitgrain · Green notes

    Heart

    Blackcurrant bud · Coriander · Freesia · Narcissus · Bulgarian Rose

    Base

    Ambergris · Cedar notes · Musk

    Concentration

    Eau de Toilette

    Family

    Floral

    Sillage

    Moderate

    Gender

    Unisex

    A word from Maison Diaphane

    The Eau de Toilette is the version you wear daily — light, fresh, always just right. If the Eau de Parfum is the garden at dusk, the Eau de Toilette is the same garden at dawn. Both are essential.

    Learn more about L'Ombre dans L'Eau Eau de Toilette +

    Diptyque's L'Ombre dans L'Eau Eau de Toilette is a floral unisex fragrance, a lighter and airier version of the classic created in 1983. It captures the atmosphere of an English garden by the water in all its spring freshness. Available at Maison Diaphane, official retailer in Angers, in 50 ml and 100 ml. Free delivery from €100 (in France).

    Its olfactive pyramid revolves around a fresh and green blackcurrant leaf at the top, a delicate Bulgarian rose accompanied by blackcurrant buds, freesia, and narcissus at the heart, and a discreet base of ambergris, cedar notes, and musk. In Eau de Toilette, the composition expresses its lightness and transparency with ideal vivacity — fresher and more airy than the Eau de Parfum.

    L'Ombre dans L'Eau Eau de Toilette is a green and natural floral fragrance with a moderate sillage, ideal for spring and summer, worn equally well by women and men.

    What is the difference between L'Ombre dans L'Eau Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum?

    The Eau de Toilette is lighter, fresher, and more transparent — the blackcurrant leaf is livelier, the rose airier. The Eau de Parfum is denser and deeper, with a more fleshy rose and a more pronounced woody base. The Eau de Toilette is better suited for daily wear and warm seasons, the Eau de Parfum for evenings and autumn.

    Is it mainly a blackcurrant or a rose fragrance?

    Both are inseparable — and it is precisely this balance that has made this fragrance unique since 1983. In Eau de Toilette, the blackcurrant expresses itself with a more marked vivacity than in Eau de Parfum, while the rose remains delicate and floral. It is neither fruity nor floral — it is both at once.

    Is it a feminine fragrance?

    No — it's a unisex fragrance. The green aspect and freshness of blackcurrant give it a universal dimension. It is often worn by couples, each making something different of it depending on their skin.

    How long does L'Ombre dans L'Eau Eau de Toilette last?

    Good for a floral Eau de Toilette. The ambergris-cedar-musk base anchors the composition and ensures a longevity of 4 to 6 hours depending on skin type. The sillage remains moderate and natural — present without ever being overpowering.

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    How are the perfumes and objects offered on Maison Diaphane selected?

    Each creation is carefully selected from independent houses, artisans, and niche perfumers. We favor fine materials, meticulous compositions, and unique olfactory worlds.

    How long does the fragrance from a candle or room spray last?

    The burn time varies depending on the collection, but all our candles and mists are designed to provide a harmonious and long-lasting fragrance. Product descriptions indicate the average burn time for each creation.

    Can I give this product as a gift?

    Yes. All our orders are prepared with care and can be accompanied by a personalized message. Our elegant packaging makes them perfect gifts.

    What are the delivery times and terms?

    Orders are prepared in our workshop and shipped within 24 to 48 hours. Delivery is available in France and internationally, with systematic tracking to guarantee worry-free delivery.