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After many have raved about Diptyque, I finally ventured into the house's collection. At first, I was skeptical, as fresh and green scents are not really my thing. However, this fragrance pleasantly surprised me, as it unfolds differently on the skin than on paper - an irony that is already in the name.
On the paper strip, the perfume appears significantly muskier and lighter, perhaps even simpler. On the skin, however, a fascinating paper and rice note unfolds, which, combined with woody nuances, conveys a feeling of muted rice in a wooden bowl - in a cozy and clean way.
About 20 minutes after application, a surprising twist occurs as the fragrance takes on a slightly citrusy note. Normally, I am not a fan of citrus scents, as they often smell to me like cologne or glass cleaner. At first, I was inclined to write a disappointed review praising the initial notes, only to report a decline thereafter.
But I gave the fragrance a second chance, and I must say, it enchanted me. This is remarkable, especially for someone like me who usually does not appreciate citrus freshness. The scent has a straightforward progression, with the rice and wood notes remaining and becoming slightly fruitier and floral over time.
The fruity citrus note, whether from the mimosa or otherwise, feels dry, but after a period of adjustment, it no longer bothers me. It’s almost as if a baked, sweet, dehydrated lemon was pressed between the pages of a book, leaving behind a unique, fresh, yet light scent.
Overall, I find this fragrance to be original, refreshing, light, and aesthetic. Simply unique. It is now at the top of my wish list.
On the paper strip, the perfume appears significantly muskier and lighter, perhaps even simpler. On the skin, however, a fascinating paper and rice note unfolds, which, combined with woody nuances, conveys a feeling of muted rice in a wooden bowl - in a cozy and clean way.
About 20 minutes after application, a surprising twist occurs as the fragrance takes on a slightly citrusy note. Normally, I am not a fan of citrus scents, as they often smell to me like cologne or glass cleaner. At first, I was inclined to write a disappointed review praising the initial notes, only to report a decline thereafter.
But I gave the fragrance a second chance, and I must say, it enchanted me. This is remarkable, especially for someone like me who usually does not appreciate citrus freshness. The scent has a straightforward progression, with the rice and wood notes remaining and becoming slightly fruitier and floral over time.
The fruity citrus note, whether from the mimosa or otherwise, feels dry, but after a period of adjustment, it no longer bothers me. It’s almost as if a baked, sweet, dehydrated lemon was pressed between the pages of a book, leaving behind a unique, fresh, yet light scent.
Overall, I find this fragrance to be original, refreshing, light, and aesthetic. Simply unique. It is now at the top of my wish list.
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Genoveva 2 years ago
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Interesting, because I haven't been able to detect a citrus note so far...
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Seerose 2 years ago
It does say mimosa, but I only smelled something like mimosa at the very end, which really doesn't smell citrusy. But I perceived that citrus note just like you did. The ingredient lists/pyramids always mention only a fraction of the actual fragrance materials used. I can't judge a perfume based on scent strips at all; it always smells completely different to me on those.
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