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DIPTYQUE
It's like a trip to another world, a boutique full of unique items: travel treasures collected from all over the world, presented in two display windows framed by a door. We enter DIPTYQUE, the boutique at 34 Boulevard Saint Germain in Paris. Soft jazz music accompanies the lively conversations of visitors enjoying the atmosphere and artistic exchange in soft leather armchairs. The three founders probably wouldn't have guessed at the time that the small boutique on the Parisian boulevard would become one of the most sought-after niche brands. But the charm they brought to the world with their special luxury brand diptyque is contagious.
That's why we at Das Parfum & Beauty are especially pleased to be one of the few online shops for exclusive niche perfumes and luxury cosmetics to offer you the unique DIPTYQUE luxury perfumes, the fragrant scented candles and room sprays, as well as the diptyque premium care products.
The best Diptyque products
Shop the special Diptyque unisex fragrances, luxurious body care products, and cozy Diptyque interior designs for a beautiful living ambience online at DASPARFUM & Beauty.
FOUNDERS AND HISTORY
It was the first store at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris.
"DIPTYQUE" – a name as unique and complex as the construct it represents. French for diptych, it describes a two-part painting, often found in Renaissance Italy. Like a two-part amulet that only reveals its precious treasure when opened, the DIPTYQUE Paris boutique opens invitingly onto the street. A door between two symmetrical corner display windows, clearly identified as a diptych by the DIPTYQUE founders and art history enthusiasts – and furthermore, as the perfect platform to offer their beautiful travel treasures. Many things come together at DIPTYQUE, but the brand always remains true to the founders' vision: to remain a chic, multifaceted, poetically inspired, and, above all, highly aesthetically and art-influenced fragrance and skincare house that offers customers the best of the perfume, art, and skincare world.
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But let's look at the history of the niche brand diptyque Paris from the very beginning:
The meeting of three unique personalities marks the founding of diptyque. A collective of artists: Christiane Montadre-Gautrot, an architect, Desmond Knox-Leet, a Scottish painter, and Yves Coueslant, a stage designer – in 1961, the three friends decided to open a boutique offering everything for a beautiful life. Equipped with a bold plan, the artist trio let their intuition guide them, creating a true shopping experience for all visitors – with art, music, conversations, and, of course, extraordinary perfume creations. They gathered much inspiration in the adjacent Parisian nightclub Orphéon, which they later integrated into their boutique. Their joint travels through Europe also provided them with many ideas. From there, they brought special decorative objects, luxurious fragrances, and other treasures back to Paris.
They began by designing artfully printed cotton fabrics and wallpapers, and selling unusual furniture and perfumes from around the world in their boutique "diptyque". The demand for exquisite fragrances for home and body, in particular, flourished and continued to grow. In 1963, the trio then designed their first own scented candle "Thé". Christiane Montadre-Gautrot sourced fireproof laboratory glass from the pharmacy, into which she poured dried flower petals with high-quality wax. The flowers smelled wonderful when the candle was lit, and the new business idea was born. But that wasn't all. In 1968, DIPTYQUE's first perfume, the Eau de Toilette "L'Eau", was launched. A timeless and classic fragrance with cinnamon and cloves, which can be worn by women and men alike. With their first exclusive perfume, the three founders broke a taboo: a unisex fragrance was still a scandal in the early 60s. But the "scandalous fragrance" perfectly captured the zeitgeist of the student movements for more equality.
Even today, one DIPTYQUE perfume continues to replace another on the bestseller throne. And the beauty of it? diptyque Paris always builds a bridge between past and present. The stories of the three artists' European travels still serve as a template and inspiration for the creation of the unique fragrances. Discover DIPTYQUE Paris' exclusive bestsellers at Das Parfum & Beauty – unisex fragrances that equally suit women and men with their wonderful complexity:
DIPTYQUE PHILOSYKOS – the fragrance for all fig lovers, in which every part of the fig, from the fruit to the leaf and stem, has been used.
DIPTYQUE DO SON – named after a popular bathing resort in Vietnam, where Yves Coueslant had a holiday residence and was impressed by its beauty – an abundance of exotic flowers and the coastline are reflected through floral jasmine and tuberose notes as well as salty marine notes.
On the occasion of diptyque Paris' 60th anniversary in 2021, the exclusive luxury perfume brand is launching a very special fragrance whose namesake plays a significant role in the founding story. ORPHÉON is a tribute to the bar next to the diptyque boutique in Paris, where the three founders spent many sociable hours and gathered much inspiration for their unique creations. Orphéon has, in a way, always been part of diptyque and more than lives up to this anniversary with its celebratory scent. The unique fragrance perfectly captures the atmosphere of the bar and nightclub – fresh and floral with woody undertones, DIPTYQUE ORPHÉON combines the warmth of tonka bean with cedar, floral jasmine, and fruity juniper berry. Another very successful luxury fragrance from DIPTYQUE. Das Parfum & Beauty congratulates and is pleased to present the special DIPTYQUE unisex perfumes.
INGREDIENTS AND PRODUCTION
DIPTYQUE's sourcing of raw materials is based on a give and take. Many of the high-quality raw materials come from fair-trade projects. The cooperation between diptyque and the raw material suppliers is particularly sustainable, as for every raw material extracted, new ones are planted multiple times. This protects the environment and the origin of the raw materials. In addition, DIPTYQUE Paris is committed to the preservation and modernization of the cooperative villages by supporting them with in-kind donations that help with the expansion of infrastructure. Otherwise, all diptyque production is carried out by medium-sized family businesses throughout Europe, which always guarantee consistent quality of the raw materials.
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What makes diptyque's premium niche fragrances special is an olfactory surprise. A fragrance component that only gradually releases its sillage and highlights a special component of the respective luxury fragrance. Three renowned perfumers regularly work for DIPTYQUE for these extraordinary perfume creations:
- Fabrice Pellegrin
- Olivia Giacobetti
- Olivier Pescheux
Join Das Parfum & Beauty on a journey through the overwhelming fragrance landscapes of DIPTYQUE, which skilfully highlight the special components and accents of various fragrance families. We will demonstrate this using the example of DIPTYQUE FLEUR DE PEAU:
FLEUR DE PEAU from the floral fragrance family:
The particularly floral and sensual scent of DIPTYQUE FLEUR DE PEAU is like the eruption of a positive emotion, an ecstasy, a state of intoxication of passion and love. This fragrance was inspired by the love story of Psyche and Eros from ancient Greece. The task of embodying this legend in terms of fragrance falls to musk. As an animalic, yet sensual fragrance component, musk underlines the powdery-delicate iris notes and creates a downy-soft fragrance experience. Fruity accents from amber-like ambrette seeds from hibiscus complete the sensual perfume FLEUR DE PEAU. The olfactory surprise in this seductive fragrance is created by pink peppercorns. The sparkling buds of pink peppercorns and a hint of pepper, which provide a refreshing contrast to the overwhelming warmth of musk, elevate you to absolute ecstasy, as the name of the fragrance suggests. -
Exclusive Scented Candles by DIPTYQUE Paris – French Craftsmanship Meets Artistic Luxury
The exclusive scented candles from DIPTYQUE embody traditional French luxury craftsmanship. The exclusive scented candles are lovingly handcrafted in various sizes. In addition, Das Parfum & Beauty offers colored hand-blown glass candles in five different fragrances, as well as Scented Ovals – small scent amulets with porcelain frames that are perfect as closet fresheners.
In terms of raw material quality, these luxury candles are on par with premium perfumes. The blend of eight to nine mineral waxes and the thickness of the braided cotton wick are specifically tailored to each fragrance, ensuring an even scent release and maximum burn time. At Das Parfum & Beauty, you can buy DIPTYQUE's fragrant scented candles online in three sizes: The small 70g scented candles perfume your rooms for up to 20 hours, while the slightly larger 190g DIPTYQUE scented candles spread their fragrant charm for up to 60 hours. The hand-blown scented candles in their beautiful colors, weighing 300g, delight us with their wonderful fragrance compositions for as long as 75 hours.
The classic and timeless designs harmoniously blend into any home and enhance your space with luxurious candlelight.
We recommend the DIPTYQUE Paris bestseller scented candle Baies in a beautiful dark grey glass or in the classic laboratory glass – available online at Das Parfum & Beauty.The room sprays are consistently enriched with essential oils, which immediately release their fragrance into the room upon spraying. Always use small amounts due to the oil content. The room sprays are particularly suitable for fragrancing all kinds of textiles such as fabric lampshades, curtains, or furniture (not leather).
Discover the extensive selection of scented candles and exclusive room sprays from DIPTYQUE at Das Parfum & Beauty, and why not purchase your favorite perfume to match the notes of your scented candle or room spray – you'll be surprised how differently a single fragrance can manifest in two different forms. We are thrilled by the artistry of DIPTYQUE products and highly recommend them to you in all their forms.
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A transformative skincare experience with diptyque Paris – Luxury body care
Diptyque also relies on the power of plants for its premium care products – Clean Beauty meets luxury. The care products in the form of high-quality soaps, creams, butter, exfoliants, shower gels and oils for the body are based on plant infusions, through which natural ingredients are slowly and gently extracted. This means that the extraction methods are carried out over long periods and at low temperatures. In this way, the highly effective properties of all components of the plant are preserved and the complete effectiveness is fully utilized in the luxury care products. This way, you can be sure that the high-quality soaps and body care products, through the beneficial plant infusions, specifically address and care for your skin's needs.
DIPTYQUE ensures an individual composition of the plant infusions for each individual care product. In this way, it is guaranteed that each cosmetic product precisely meets the requirements of the skin that are needed for the specific body area.
And the best part: DIPTYQUE luxury cosmetic products are free of preservatives and animal testing.But of course, the exquisite diptyque fragrances, with which all diptyque luxury products are equipped, must not be missing. The concentration of the fragrance oil corresponds to that of an eau de toilette. So you can enjoy a long-lasting and pampering fragrance experience even with the exclusive diptyque care products.
Care products such as liquid hand soap and hand lotion come in practical glass containers that are refillable. Good for us, good for the environment.
By the way: DIPTYQUE Paris adheres to strict guidelines when formulating its luxurious care products. No preservatives in the form of parabens, no mineral oils or irritating surfactants, and no silicones that can clog skin pores are used in DIPTYQUE's premium cosmetics.
THE DESIGN BEHIND THE BRAND
The design of the brand name is characterized by a break. Classic stringency is completely ignored, and the field is left to creative chaos. The brand itself describes it as: "A name designed like the pediment of a Greek temple." A beam with downward-sloping gradations adorns the logo, transforming it into a work of calligraphy. The creator of diptyque's extraordinary logo was one of its founders, Desmond Knox-Leet. Among other things, the painter had a passion for calligraphic drawing. He presented the brand name freely and simply. However, to give the logo its desired shape, he made the letters stumble. This shows us what diptyque Paris strives for: imperfect perfection, being different, standing out through unconventional and novel ideas. And what diptyque also shows us: not everything has to be obvious at first glance for the message to get across. DIPTYQUE has its own spirit, and that's why we at Das Parfum & Beauty love this niche brand.
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A characteristic shape: the oval of DIPTYQUE – infinite, self-contained & life-affirming
There's more to the specific shape of the diptyque logo than just a form. Immediately after meeting, the three founders of diptyque were inseparable. Their shared passion for graphic art and aesthetics led them to design patterns for wallpapers and fabrics, which still influence the designs of DIPTYQUE fragrances. The history of the characteristic DIPTYQUE oval even dates back to ancient Rome. The artist trio's great interest in Roman history led them to an elongated soldier's shield. The oval of a soldier's shield from the Praetorian Guard, the king's bodyguard, is a common motif in the fabrics offered by diptyque. The shield, borrowed from ancient Roman culture, served as a template for the founders of diptyque Paris for their designed vignette, which henceforth adorned every DIPTYQUE perfume and product. They showcased their new calling as perfumers with an censer placed in the middle.
The logo from back then has been replaced in today's DIPTYQUE luxury fragrances by a special lettering, which, similar to the creative chaos of the logo, represents a jumble of letters. The painter Desmond Knox-Leet was not only a fan of calligraphy but also fascinated by pictograms. Henceforth, the painter's idea lives on the front of every diptyque Paris perfume, presenting its viewers with a pictogram puzzle of the perfume's name. Here too, DIPTYQUE playfully works with its name, because the story of the fragrance unfolds in images on the back, complementing the pictogram on the front. A look into the bottle allows you to immerse yourself in the world of diptyque's Eau de Parfum or Eau de Toilette and discover the story behind the fragrance.
The oval-shaped logo also dictates the shape of the bottle. An oval that perfectly frames the logo. Carefully produced in a glassblowing workshop in Northern France, DIPTYQUE Paris perfume bottles are characterized by excellent craftsmanship.
The small step on the back of the bottle, admittedly a very delicate undertaking in the manufacturing process, shows how stable the glass of the perfume bottles is. But this step serves yet another purpose: it frames the enclosed story of the perfume like an amulet frames the image it contains.
APPLICATION
"Scents are to a perfume what colors are to a painting," say the founders of DIPTYQUE, drawing their inspiration.
And just as various colors mix, overlap, and blend into one another in a painting, DIPTYQUE offers you the opportunity to do the same with fragrances. Courage and the joy of experimentation are key here! Why not try combining the Eau de Parfum FLEUR DE PEAU with the Eau de Toilette EAU DES SENS? We at Das Parfum & Beauty have already followed this recommendation from the brand, and we can only say: it smells heavenly together!
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Diptyque Paris refers to its individual fragrances as "perfume gestures" or "fragrance gestures." Whether it's luxurious perfume or eau de toilette, a nourishing soap or hand cream, a refreshing shower gel, oil, or foam, a rich body butter, body scrub, or nourishing body cream – you can combine all diptyque perfume gestures with each other and don't even have to stick to one scent.
The different concentrations of alcohol and the various base carriers of the products allow this with DIPTYQUE's exclusive products. You can find out more about individual fragrance layers in our magazine article about DIPTYQUE's luxury perfumes.
To give you another example, we will now discuss DIPTYQUE hair perfumes, which you can purchase online at Das Parfum & Beauty:
DIPTYQUE's particularly gentle hair perfumes consist of denatured alcohol and nourishing camellia oil. They settle on your hair like a delicate veil of scent, yet spread their fragrance intensely and long-lastingly. The camellia oil provides an extra boost of nourishment that bathes the hair in a beautiful shine. The result is a stunning fragrance of the unique DIPTYQUE Paris premium perfumes, a supple shine, and soft hair. At Das Parfum & Beauty, you can get the exclusive DIPTYQUE hair perfumes in the scents EAU DES SENS, FLEUR DE PEAU, and EAU ROSE.
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Care instructions for DIPTYQUE Paris room fragrances – for lasting enjoyment of your diptyque scented candles
Important care tips for your diptyque scented candles will help your luxury candle last a long time. Here's what you should pay attention to:
- When lighting the candle for the first time, you should let the scented candle burn for at least 1-2 hours. The wax layer on the surface of the candle should be completely liquid to ensure an even burn without unsightly unevenness. Make sure your candle does not burn for more than 2-3 hours at a stretch.
- Trimming the wick after each use of the exclusive diptyque Paris scented candle is essential. Trim it to 3-5 mm each time to avoid soot formation and faster burning of the candle.
- For proper handling, you will find helpful tools at Das Parfum & Beauty for caring for your special DIPTYQUE scented candle: a separately available candle lid made of fireproof bakelite, which you place on the candle after it has cooled to protect the aroma and from dust. Also, a wick trimmer, which will make trimming the wick much easier for you, and a candle snuffer, which you gently lower onto the flame to extinguish the candle without dipping it into the wax.
You are welcome to watch practical application tips, exciting background information on the manufacturing processes or exclusive new products from DIPTYQUE Paris on the diptyque Paris YouTube channel. Your exclusive online shop for niche perfumes and luxury cosmetics Das Parfum & Beauty is still happy to advise you on all questions concerning products, application problems or other wishes.
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Transformative Textures: DIPTYQUE Creates Luxury Skincare Experiences with Diverse Consistencies
Using the exclusive cosmetic products from diptyque Paris offers a special application experience. As you use them, you will notice how the textures of the individual products transform in your hands. Contact with water or the skin itself triggers this magical process, providing a particularly sensory experience during your skincare routine. Another advantage: The different textures of a single product allow for various application rituals: massage, exfoliation, or facial cleansing – you decide. Discover with Das Parfum & Beauty the incredibly delicate and finely textured luxurious and indulgent DIPTYQUE cosmetics, which transform on your skin from nutrient-rich creamy to velvety fresh. The subtle fragrance signature always adapts to the blend of the botanical infusion and has a unique effect in each skincare product.
Important to note: Less is more!
Start with a smaller amount of the respective skincare product, as most products develop and unfold in combination with your skin. For example, a fingertip-sized amount of the Invigorating Body Balm is enough for two hands and possibly even the forearms, as the balm delivers 5 times the amount of oil to your skin.
Press reviews
Vogue
"Inspired by ancient Greece, DIPTYQUE sought to give the fougère and its genderless scent a modern touch with mint. The Paris-based fragrance house first sourced a unique type of the perennial herb from a hybrid plant in the Cascade Range in Oregon. Ultra-floral rose and geranium, as well as musky patchouli, complement the comprehensive interpretation of the fresh scent."
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Welt
“The founders of DIPTYQUE were scented candle pioneers. This work is still passionately pursued in Paris, and now we are too – the first German boutique has opened in Berlin.”
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Glamour
“Royal Scented Candle: Duchess Meghan's favorite decoration is a tribute to her wedding”
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This is Jane Wayne
“When the anti-scented candle girl met the DIPTYQUE Fig Tree”
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