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Diptyque

L'Ombre dans L'Eau – DIPTYQUE | Blackcurrant & Rose Eau de Parfum

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Compositions

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

Dimensions

75ml

Additional information

Founded in 1961 in Paris, Diptyque is a niche perfume house born from the encounter of three artists passionate about design and aesthetics. Located on Boulevard Saint-Germain, it transforms each fragrance into a true olfactory work of art. Diptyque's eaux de toilette, in their iconic oval bottles, evoke real or imagined landscapes. The house prioritizes singularity and the olfactory "accident," the signature of its creations. With perfumers like Fabrice Pellegrin and Olivia Giacobetti, Diptyque embodies poetic and timeless elegance.

A garden by the water.
The shadow of a moment, captured forever.

You know those June mornings when the air still smells of dew – a fresh, green, slightly tart scent that blends the dark fruits of the bushes with an almost mineral humidity. This is the atmosphere Diptyque aimed to capture in L'Ombre dans L'Eau since 1983. Not a vague memory – a precise, sensory image that returns identically with each application.

In this Eau de Parfum concentration, the composition unfolds all its richness and depth. Blackcurrant opens with an almost electric vibrancy – green, tart, laced with raspberry and ivy notes. Then Bulgarian rose settles in the heart with a density and presence that only Eau de Parfum can achieve – floral, slightly spicy, profoundly natural. The cedarwood and musk base elegantly extends the composition, like a shadow stretching over water in the late afternoon.

L'Ombre dans L'Eau is the fragrance for those who prefer gardens to bouquets – the living over the cut.

Top

Blackcurrant · Raspberry · Ivy · Petitgrain · Green notes

Heart

Bulgarian rose · Coriander · Freesia · Hyacinth

Base

Cedarwood · Musks

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Family

Floral

Sillage

Moderate

Gender

Unisex

A word from Maison Diaphane

L'Ombre dans L'Eau is one of Diptyque's most poetic fragrances — and one of the most true to itself since 1983. The rose here is green before it is floral. It's a garden rose, not a bouquet. Those who love it never change.

Learn more about L'Ombre dans L'Eau +

Diptyque's L'Ombre dans L'Eau Eau de Parfum is a unisex floral fragrance created in 1983, one of the house's great classics. It captures the atmosphere of an English garden by the water — blackcurrant, wild rose, vegetal humidity. Available at Maison Diaphane, official reseller in Angers, in 75 ml. Free delivery from 100 € (in France).

Its olfactory pyramid revolves around a remarkably precise blackcurrant-rose accord — blackcurrant at the top with its green and fruity facets, Bulgarian rose at the dense and slightly spicy heart, and a woody base of cedar and musks that elegantly extends the composition. In Eau de Parfum, the rose expresses itself with a richness and longevity that magnify the original composition.

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

Is L'Ombre dans L'Eau primarily a blackcurrant or rose fragrance?

Both are inseparable. Blackcurrant sets the scene — green, tart, vegetal — and the rose gradually settles in. You don't smell one without the other. It's precisely this balance that has made this fragrance unique since 1983: neither fruity nor floral, but both at once.

Why choose Eau de Parfum over Eau de Toilette?

Eau de Parfum brings more density to the rose and much superior longevity. The woody base expresses itself with more depth. If you already like L'Ombre dans L'Eau in Eau de Toilette, the Eau de Parfum will give you the most accomplished version of this composition.

Is it a feminine fragrance?

No — it is a unisex fragrance in every sense of the term. The vegetal aspect and the freshness of blackcurrant give it a dimension that works very well on male skin. It is often worn by couples, with each making it their own.

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

Very good. The Eau de Parfum concentration and the cedar-musk base ensure a longevity of 6 to 8 hours depending on skin type. The sillage remains moderate and elegant — present without ever overwhelming the space.

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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.