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Essences Insensées Diptyque 2015

Version from 2015

7.3 / 10 26 Ratings

A limited perfume by Diptyque for women and men, released in 2015. The scent is floral-sweet. It was last marketed by Manzanita Capital.
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Main accords

Floral

Sweet

Green

Spicy

Powdery

Fragrance Notes

Jasmine

Orange blossom Basil

Basil

Perfumer

Fabrice Pellegrin

Ratings

Scent

7.326 Ratings

Longevity

6.820 Ratings

Sillage

6.621 Ratings

Bottle

7.735 Ratings

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3 in-depth fragrance descriptions

06/02/2017

7.5Scent

Jssfranch
17 Reviews

Jssfranch

Expect a well blended Diptyque fragrance.

But somehow slightly flowery-conventional and very linear, with the jasmine note dominating the entire trip. Not my favourite but still nice. It's Diptyque.

11/16/2016

7.5Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

loewenherz
920 Reviews

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loewenherz

Top Review 10

The Rokokokokotte

Rococo refers to a style from the mid-18th century. Art historically simplified, it is an elevation of the preceding Baroque. At its center is the namesake 'Rocaille' - in German roughly: 'shell or grotto work'; the difference from the already perceived opulence of Baroque lies in the conscious renunciation of symmetry and a strong inclination towards an organic language of forms.

In the 19th century, a kokotte was an casually elegant companion or a demi-mondaine, often musically and artistically educated and with refined manners - quite frivolous and playful, but indeed more cultured than an ordinary prostitute. (Additionally, a kokotte also refers to a heavy, cast-iron casserole - the classic ones are from Le Creuset - but this is mentioned here only for completeness.)

Diptyque's Essences Insensées has both: the exuberance of the Rococo and the playfulness of the kokotte. It is a delightfully lavishly arranged floral scent, initially winking and frivolous in its top note. Yet beyond the playful floral accord, it develops a substantial sensuality, character, and something almost musky that feels corporeal and organic, nearly 'dirty', which makes it serious and mature.

Conclusion: a wonderfully white floral scent for those who quickly get bored with 'just softly and girlishly floral'. I would find it very daring on a man, but sometimes that is precisely what makes it exciting. The wonderful neologism 'Rokokokokotte' used in the title is, by the way, not mine - it was 'invented' by Bob Andrews - known for research and archives - in 'The Three ??? and the Magic Mirror'.

10/01/2015

8Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Seerose
775 Reviews

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Uncompromising

My favorite tuberose fragrance is "Do Son" by Diptyque. Sweet, not too much like white flowers and for me not smelling animalic-fecal, just beautiful and yet tuberose, that is "Do Son" for me.
So I thought, if this is possible with tuberose at Diptyque, maybe there is now a jasmine fragrance that I find simply beautiful.
Because "Essences Insensées (2015)" is listed as a jasmine fragrance, I got myself a sample.
Here, however, there is nothing about "jasmine." And there is also no comment yet. It would be better if someone who likes jasmine and white flower scents would write the first comment.
Because "Essences Insensées (2015)" is an uncompromising fragrance that smells of so-called white flowers. This includes jasmine, orange blossom, lily of the valley, gardenia, tiare, and many others.
They have the property in perfumes, but sometimes also in nature, to smell for some users or perceivers, I belong to this group, mostly from slightly to unbearably carrion-fecal. For others, these are heavenly scents.
That sounds so derogatory. But I know from many years ago that I used to smell jasmine, lily of the valley with delight. Unfortunately, that has changed.
There are fragrances, like "Le Parfum" by Elie Saab, that frame this very cleverly and therefore smell lovely to someone like me.
Unfortunately, "Essences Insensées (2015)" belongs to the mediocre stinkers for me. And I simply cannot believe that tuberose does not play a role in this fragrance; for me, it is very noticeable especially in the initial phase. Later, it fades away and other white flowers take over the scent experience.
It is not my intention to tear apart "Essences Insensées (2015)." I wanted to know, and now I know:
"Essences Insensées (2015)" smells really beautiful at first, only to get straight to the point, meaning it smells animalic and oppressive. And it is not a fragrance that only smells of jasmine. "Essences Insensées (2015)," as already mentioned, also involves tuberose; I cannot perceive orange blossom individually. However, "Essences Insensées (2015)" does not smell so intense that I want to wash it off.
Basil is also listed. Maybe I do not recognize this note. However, basil is slightly peppery-minty. "Essences Insensées (2015)" smells a bit peppery and also slightly woody, resinous.
"Essences Insensées (2015)" quickly establishes itself in this scent blend. The sillage is not too strong, and after about 3 hours, it begins to smell lovely and resinous-spicy as well as slightly green about 30/40 cm from the scented skin area. In the room, when I enter, there is a beautiful floral scent.
The strength of the sillage does not diminish at all; it just becomes softer and more lovely. However, close to the skin, where "Essences Insensées (2015)" has not significantly weakened, this rather moderately animalic smell remains unchanged.
Aside from my perception of white flowers, I judge "Essences Insensées (2015)" as a well-made fragrance that belongs in the same category as Chanel Beige, Songes, and also Do Son. With a consistent base, slightly resinous-woody - perhaps mimosa is also involved here, "Essences Insensées (2015)" is more consistent, earthier, and more refined. The mentioned example fragrances feel more ephemeral compared to "Essences Insensées (2015)."
Unisex, "Essences Insensées (2015)"? I really cannot imagine that at all. But if a man really likes pure white flower scents, no hesperides, nothing brightens the fragrance, then... oh, let the men decide for themselves, and especially their respective partners and colleagues.