Editors Agree: Wearing This French Perfume Brand Immediately Signposts That You're Chic

There are many things that the French do exceptionally well, and one of those things is fragrance. French perfume brands are considered some of the best in the world, and Grasse, in the southern part of the country, is considered as the perfume capital of the world. Whilst iconic luxury fragrance houses Chanel and Dior might spring to mind when you think of French perfume, there is one brand that has totally entranced celebrities, editors, and beauty lovers alike. The brand in question? Diptyque.

Diptyque is one of those brands that have the power to make any beauty editor's eyes widen at the mere mention of it. It's considered as one of the best perfume brands around. If you haven't yet tried the fragrances, you'll have no doubt seen the iconic candles flittered through your social media feeds, or on the mantelpiece of your most fragrance-obsessed friend. It's gained icon status for their beautiful candle scents (Baies (£63) is one of the most popular out there), but you could say the perfumes are more of a hidden gem. Those in the know will tell you how sophisticated Diptyque's perfumes are, with many choosing Diptyque as their wedding fragrance or even their signature scent.

One time I wore Diptyque's Eau Capitale (a rose and patchouli scent) to dinner with friends, and someone sat at the next table reached over and said: "I'm so sorry to disturb you, but what perfume are you wearing? It smells amazing." We soon got talking about our favourite Diptyque perfumes and she noted Eau Capitale down in her Notes app to buy next. Another from the Les Essences de. Diptyque, Bois Corsé, has gotten me more compliments than I can keep track of—it's a beautiful woodsy fragrance.

Among Diptyque's best-selling perfumes are Philoskyos, a dreamy fig perfume, which is adored by countless beauty editors and many of the Who What Wear UK team, too. It's figgy, but not sickly sweet thanks to the fig tree bark and fig tree leaves notes which also make it fresh and earthy. But there are many more Diptyque fragrances that are guaranteed to earn you compliments—and many come celebrity-approved, too, boasting Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss as fans.

Ahead are the best Diptyque perfumes that myself, editors and celebrities alike love and rate. Scroll on to see them and perhaps you'll find your new favourite scent.

The Best Diptyque Perfumes

• Best Overall: Philosykos Eau de Toilette
• Best Musky Perfume: L'Eau Papier Eau de Toilette
• Best Summer Perfume: Ilio Eau de Toilette
• Best Floral Perfume: Do Son Eau de Toilette
• Best Powdery Perfume: Opsis Eau de Parfum

1. Philosykos Eau de Toilette

Philosykos is definitely one of the best-known Diptyque perfumes with a loyal legion of fans in the beauty industry. This fig scent makes you feel like you're wandering through a grove of fig trees, with the sweet creaminess of the fruit balanced with the earthiness of the tree bark and the freshness of green fig leaves. The eau de toilette is more figgy and fresh, whilst the eau de parfum leans more woody, but both are stunning.

2. L'Eau Papier Eau de Toilette 

Diptyque L'eau Papier is easily in my top three top Diptyque fragrances that just so happens to get me a lot of compliments too. Inspired by paper, it's smooth, musky, woodsy and becomes at one with your skin. The rice steam accord gives it a fluffy sweetness that makes it all the more addictive as it dries down into a smooth woodsy base of blonde wood and skin-like musk.

3. Ilio Eau de Toilette

Ilio used to be limited edition Diptyque scent that you can only buy in the summertime, but it's become so beloved that it has now joined the permanent collection, and I couldn't be happier. Imagine the smell of sun-kissed skin, a breeze of powdery iris and a squeeze of a perfectly ripe pear picked straight from sun-dappled trees. It's the most beautiful summertime scent that will instantly transport you on holiday to a Greek island. If I could only describe it with one word, it would be mouthwatering. It's my favourite summer perfume.

4. Do Son Eau de Toilette

If you have a penchant for creamy white floral perfumes or tuberose scents, then you'll love Do Son. In fact it's also one of Kate Moss's favourite Diptyque perfumes. Talking to WWD, she said, "So now, my perfume of choice is Do Son by Diptyque."
It's fresh yet creamy tuberose and jasmine notes combined with floral orange blossom make this scent so pretty and ideal for springtime and summer months. For light and breezy scent, it has impressive staying power too, and it always gets me compliments when I wear it. It's the ultimate creamy floral scent. The eau de toilette is breezier and marine-like, but the eau de parfum is more sultry and longer-lasting.

5. Diptyque Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum

This perfume always has strangers chasing me to ask what scent I'm wearing. It is a deep and mysterious rose scent that is far from powdery, unlike many other rose perfumes. I'd describe it as a moody, sexy take rose, which is perfectly complemented with earthy patchouli, bergamot and pink peppercorn. It's the most hypnotic and sultry rose scent I've ever tried. I love wearing this for the evening as the scent really radiates from the skin, so it often gets me noticed by those nearby.

6. Diptyque Orphéon Eau de Parfum

"No one does autumnal scents quite like Diptyque, and this particular fragrance has become my favourite perfume of all time," says Who What Wear UK beauty director, Shannon Lawlor. "Blended as an ode to the Parisian bar, Orphéon is powdery, smoky and totally unique. The only way I can describe it is it's as if you're wandering the beauty aisles of Harrods and you walk past a counter full of makeup powders and perfume. It's that level of rich and inviting."

7. Opsis Eau de Parfum

8. Les Essences de Diptyque Bois Corsé

Every single fragrance from Diptyque's latest collection, Les Essences De Diptyque, is so precious. But, if I had to choose a favourite, it would be Bois Corsé. This unique take is inspired by wood bark and blends wood with black coffee and sweet tonka bean, making this a cosy, autumn and winter scent that I can't help but keep smelling—it's so addictive. It's a little nutty, smooth and creamy thanks to the sandalwood. It's a great choice if you like woody perfumes, but prefer the vibe of sitting by a cosy fireplace as opposed to a walk in the forest.

9. Fleur de Peau Eau de Parfum

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