Diptyque Asked Us to Wear Its New Perfume Before Anyone Else—Prepare for a Frenzy
When Diptyque launches a new perfume, we listen. In fact, I think I speak on behalf of the whole Who What Wear UK beauty team when I say that we believe Diptyque perfumes are up there with some of the best perfumes ever made. Each one of us considers a different Diptyque perfume to be one of our signature scents, but we all have different tastes. For me, it’s the powdered, smoky delight of Diptyque Orphéon that wins. For beauty editor Eleanor, it’s the creamy concoction of L’Eau Papier, while junior beauty editor Grace leans on Diptyque Tam Dao for days she wants to feel sophisticated and pulled together.
And our collective adoration for all things Diptyque is no secret. So much so, in fact, that I received an email from the brand all the way back at the start of July to inform me they wanted us to be the first people to get our hands on their biggest launch of the year—a top-secret September launch. It was a no-brainer.
As a trio, we have become known for our ability to identify upcoming popular perfumes before they become, well, popular. And, after secretly wearing this new perfume for weeks, we can safely say it has turned heads. In fact, speaking for myself, I have received a minimum of two compliments every day that it has graced my neck. Introducing the latest addition to Les Essences de Diptyque line-up, Diptyque Lazulio—reviewed by three different beauty editors with very different fragrance tastes.
Diptyque Lazulio, Reviewed by 3 Beauty Editors
Shannon Lawlor, Beauty Director
“I’m the first to admit I’m not a fruity perfume sort of girl, so when I read that Lazulio champions notes of rhubarb, I was a little concerned. I like my perfumes to pack a punch, possess a warming smokiness and, frankly, a certain aura of sex appeal. A light, fruity perfume doesn’t usually hit those requirements. But let me tell you now: Lazulio is not all that it seems on first spritz.
“Immediately, Lazulio is a bitter, crunchy perfume with a burst of juicy rhubarb. But this isn’t the sugar-coated sort of rhubarb you might be used to—there is a slight earthiness to it. It’s like tearing a stem of rhubarb straight up from the ground and snapping it into before pressing your nose into its sweet juices. It is this opening profile that really grabs your attention. But the thing that makes Lazulio so special? How it wears.
“After just a few moments on the skin, Lazulio becomes something much warmer. It binds to the skin and melts into it like pouring cream. It has a smooth, skin-like quality that feels like the perfume belongs to its wearer. It’s the sort of perfume that has you nuzzling your nose right into it. But don’t be fooled—this isn’t a creamy skin scent either. The earthy addition of vetiver and resinous nature of benzoin create something a little dishevelled—something bohemian—like it has experienced a day’s wear.
“Lazulio is cool, it’s sexy, it’s enticing and it’s effortless. Lazulio is the sort of perfume I want to bathe in every morning.”
Eleanor Vousden, Beauty Editor
“Upon the first spritz of Lazulio, I was instantly reminded of rhubarb and custard sweets—the kind you’ll find in a weighty glass jar inside a traditional sweet shop. The scent opens with a majestic plume of tangy rhubarb that feels both nostalgic, sparkling and delightfully fruity—it’s an instant mood-boost, and an uplifting scent that I’m grateful to have heading into the greyer days of autumn.
“While it’s initially sweet, it dries down to a smooth, woody and creamy base that has you repeatedly sniffing your wrists throughout the day. In fact, I think that’s my favourite part of the scent, where the benzoin and vetiver come to the fore. The bottle itself is a joy to behold, with an embossed peacock feather emblem on the back of the bottle (a nod to perfumer Quentin Bisch’s inspiration of peacock feathers and bright blue lapis crystals) and is just as beautiful and unique as the other Les Essences de Diptyque fragrances.”
Grace Lindsay, Junior Beauty Editor
“This is, by far, one of the most unique Diptyque perfumes I have ever smelled. Rhubarb is at the heart of the scent, giving it this fresh, tart and tangy aroma that, quite frankly, I can’t get enough of. It adds an almost fizzy element to the fragrance, and when I spritz it, I can practically feel it sparkling on my skin. Warm benzoin helps to ground the notes in a woody embrace, like wrapping yourself up in the finest of cashmere for a crisp, sunny autumn walk. I can see myself reaching for this so much for the upcoming season, and I already know that it’s going to be one of those perfumes that has everyone asking after it.”
Shop Essences de Diptyque
Diptyque
Lazulio Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Rhubarb, benzoin, vetiver, rose
Diptyque
Lilyphéa Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Cardamom, violet leaves, vanilla
Diptyque
Bois Corsé Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Café arabica, sandalwood, tonka bean
Diptyque
Corail Oscuro Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Mandarin, rose bourbon, salty mineral accord
Diptyque
Lunamaris Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Pink peppercorn, incense, rockrose
Diptyque Paris
Rose Roche Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Lemon, centifolia rose, patchouli
