In Appreciation of: Diptyque’s L’Eau Papier
The latest perfume to be welcomed into the Liberty Beauty Hall of Fame pays homage to the most humble of materials: paper
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In Appreciation of: Diptyque’s L’Eau Papier
The latest perfume to be welcomed into the Liberty Beauty Hall of Fame pays homage to the most humble of materials: paper
The Synopsis
It may have only just launched, but Diptyque's L’Eau Papier Eau de Toilette (£90 for 50ml, £125 for 100ml) is already causing a stir within inner fragrance circles. Inspired by perhaps the most basic of materials – its namesake – paper, Diptyque has done it again, bringing something totally unexpected to the (dressing) table.
The Rise to Fame
From the deep, rich and fruity scent of Baies to the fresh and spicy notes of Do Son, Diptyque fragrances are nothing short of iconic, worn on decolletages around the world. And we have a feeling this new scent will surely follow suit. Created by renowned perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin in collaboration with multidisciplinary artist Alix Waline, L’Eau Papier is a tribute to the concept of artistic creation itself. And, how does most artistic creation start? On paper, of course.
The Credentials
Although inspired by paper, a spritz won’t leave you smelling like an old, dusty book. Instead, L’Eau Papier is clean and crisp, evocative of the thick, grainy texture of high quality papier, like the kind you’d expect to feel when leafing through your Liberty diary. Note-wise, there’s powdery mimosa, creamy musks and a grounding hint of wood. In other words, it’s a surprisingly comforting scent that’s a little bit sweet, a little bit woody and very, very fresh.
The Star Quality
The more unusual notes found within the bottle deserve a special mention of their own. Roasted sesame seeds are the main character, said to evoke the scent of ink as it spreads out across paper, giving a slightly sweet and nutty tone to the overall scent. But there’s also rice steam accord, a lesser-known ingredient that somehow manages to translate the grainy texture of paper into fragrance.
