L'Eau Papier 2023 Eau de Toilette

L'Eau Papier (Eau de Toilette) by Diptyque
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Illustration: Alix Waline
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8.0 / 10 958 Ratings
A popular perfume by Diptyque for women and men, released in 2023. The scent is creamy-woody. It is being marketed by Manzanita Capital.
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Main accords

Creamy
Woody
Powdery
Fresh
Synthetic

Fragrance Notes

Rice steamRice steam White muskWhite musk Blond woodsBlond woods Roasted sesameRoasted sesame MimosaMimosa

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Scent
8.0958 Ratings
Longevity
6.8799 Ratings
Sillage
6.2785 Ratings
Bottle
8.6754 Ratings
Value for money
6.9624 Ratings
Submitted by Franfan20, last update on 07/12/2025.

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66 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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Hamudi

19 Reviews
Hamudi
Hamudi
Top Review 19  
L'Eau Papier Diptyque
L'Eau Papier "Papierwasser". Die Eindrücke sind wie folgt - etwas Lacton-Mandel, nussig, ruhig, mit einigen seltsamen frischen synthetischen synthetischen Moschus Untertönen. In der Kopfnote gibt es einen Hauch von leichter Acetonizität. In der Basisnote ist etwas Seidiges kaum wahrnehmbar. Ein Duft im Stil von Guccis Mémoire d'une odeur in der Stimmung. Vage undefinierbar, aber sauber, pudrig und moschusartig. Trocken. Eindeutig für den japanischen Markt bestimmt.
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6
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7
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FloatingTime

20 Reviews
FloatingTime
FloatingTime
Very helpful Review 5  
Sticky rice nostalgia
This fragrance is mostly carried by a beautifully realistic steamed rice note. More specifically, it carries the smell of the "sticky rice herb", or Nuo Mi Xiang, Semnostachya Menglaensis (I don't know any English name for it), which is sometimes used to scent teas.

Here the steamed rice (or rather sticky rice herb) is combined with subtle roasted sesame and blonde woods, which creates an association with bamboo chopsticks and furniture. It is a bit sweet on my skin, like some rock sugar was added.

If there is any paper here, like the name suggest, it is rice or bamboo paper. Or maybe it is the rice itself, delicious as it is, but asking to be painted with colorful condiments.

After a while the white musk gains in prominence, although the sticky rice herb stays for a pretty long time as well. Near the end - after about 5 hours - it's mostly musk and bamboo wood.

I don't think it projects very far after the first hour (unless you use more than two sprays), but it is not a skin scent either. It seems to hover about 20 cm above the skin for hours.

It's hard to rate this scent. It's definitely interesting and something I did not smell in perfume before, but not for all-day or frequent wear. In any case, I don't see myself wearing this outside of my house or even when having visitors. However, I tend to associate steamed rice with childhood family cooking, hence making this a very soothing scent for me, especially the opening and the first hour. Even then, I tend to find the phase where the musk starts to overpower slightly suffocating.

In sum, a very interesting fragrance to sample and try, but definitely not a blind buy.
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Meadhbh

25 Reviews
Meadhbh
Meadhbh
Helpful Review 4  
Savoury skin scent
A "your-skin-but-better" scent in the genre of Glossier You or JHAG Not A Perfume. That Iso E Super woody base note is prominent, but the steamed rice accord is savoury and cozy. The mimosa plays a supporting role, but definitely adds a slight uplifting freshness to the scent. Really easy to wear but comforting in the best way possible.
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10
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7.5
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BamBamNYC

33 Reviews
BamBamNYC
BamBamNYC
Helpful Review 2  
Musky ambroxan
As much as I love Diptyque, I can’t defend this release. They already have the perfect “your skin but better” fragrance: Fleur de Peau. L’eau Papier is a waste of display space.

Don’t be fooled by the fluffy musk and rice opening: a hefty dose of Ambrox-adjacent ingredients ensures that it dries down sharp and metallic. It feels like a half-baked attempt at AnOther 13. Its only redeeming quality is the beautiful abstract art on the label.

Diptyque, PLEASE release minimalist and natural-smelling fragrances. That’s what your brand is known for. Don’t go down the route of musks and woody ambers.
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Nikander

16 Reviews
Nikander
Nikander
Helpful Review 2  
Paradoxical beauty
One of the few renditions of white musk that really goes beyond merely smelling of recently washed clothes. This feels clean, but carnal, abstract yet almost tangible. I especially like the (shortlived) first few minutes which clearly evoke steamed rice. Anyone who appreciates this opening should definitely also check out Santal Basmati by Affinessence, which features this experience more thoroughly.
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HamudiHamudi 4 months ago
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9
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8
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7
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Pyramide:
Weißer Moschus
Akkord von gedämpftem Reis
Mimose aus Grasse
Heller Holzakkord
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KathrynA66KathrynA66 2 years ago
4
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7
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8
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If you like skin scents, this is perfect. Gorgeous steamy rice & powdery musk. Sesame is a nice touch. A+ blending. Linear & soft.
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Ch03npCh03np 10 months ago
Been feeling down. There’s something to this that’s so comforting, tender, nonjudgmental. A gentle whisper. A balm for harder times. Thanks.
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KuraiKurai 1 year ago
6
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5
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5
Scent
Would be nice if those top notes persisted. Bergamot, iris, poudre de riz. Unfortunately degrades into a creamy white musk and ambrox base
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RoreadsRoreads 2 years ago
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Hard for me to categorize or explain, but I adore it (now). Does it smell like paper or ink? No. Does it make me think of books? Yes.
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ViveLaFeteViveLaFete 2 years ago
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8
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Beautifull opening burst of creamy and clean woods. With some sesame, Fresh laundry all over. To only disappoint in an ambroxan dry down
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ViridescentViridescent 2 months ago
toner
hums warm paper
folds mimosa dust
drifts, rice steam rises
starch and ink
remain
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TelekinecTelekinec 10 months ago
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Soft, whispery woods with that organic, "grain"-y type of scent from sesame and rice steam, rounded with a sweet floral note and skin musk.
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1carian1carian 5 months ago
What I imagine the aesthetic of light academia smells like, the fragrance is the olfactory equivalent of a cashmere sweater.
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SayreBeaSayreBea 2 years ago
Perfect representation of its name! For folks who want to smell extra nice, but not really like a fragrance. Subtle, but pleasant. Enjoyable
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