100ml

Diptyque

L'Autre - Eau de toilette

Name: L'Autre - Eau de toilette
Brand: Diptyque

Eau De Toilette

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

Out of stock

Description

Diptyque L'Autre Eau de Toilette encapsulates the essence of a bustling spice market, offering a boldly dry and experimental aroma that evokes long walks through Damascus and the allure of distant lands. Its opening explosion of coriander, cardamom, cumin, and pepper is raw and invigorating, swiftly transitioning to an earthy heart filled with caraway and nutmeg. The fragrance settles into a musky, leather-infused amber base with a whisper of patchouli, creating a scent that is strikingly untraditional, artful, and unforgettable. Unapologetically provocative, L'Autre is appreciated by fragrance enthusiasts for its rich complexity and daring edge. Perfumer: Serge Kalouguine

Scent Profile

Amber

Spicy

Dry

Earthy

Woody

Musky

Notes

Top Notes

Coriander

Cardamom

Cumin

Black Pepper

Carnation

Lemon

Middle Notes

Caraway

Nutmeg

Coriander

Base Notes

Amber

Leather

Patchouli

Musk

About Diptyque

Diptyque is a Parisian fragrance house founded in 1961, celebrated for its artistic approach to scent and design. Known for its iconic candles, perfumes, and home fragrances, the brand blends natural elegance with creative storytelling, capturing moments, places, and memories in each composition.

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Perfumer

Serge Kalouguine

Serge Kalouguine is a Russian-born master perfumer known for his refined, traditional style rooted in classical French perfumery. After training and working in Grasse, he created fragrances for several prestigious houses, including Lubin, where he crafted the renowned Idole de Lubin, admired for its rich, spiced-woody sophistication.

Reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers praise L'Autre for its unconventional, evocative spiced aroma and its bold, artistic expression. Many highlight its complex drydown and its ability to stand out, while some find it challenging and highly polarizing.

Pros

Performance excellence: Strong projection during the initial application, though it becomes close to skin after drydown

Versatile appeal: Suited for both daytime and evening wear for those seeking a distinctive, non-mainstream scent

Quality composition: Reviewers commend its intricate blend of real spices and the dry, earthy amber base

Cons

Specific limitation: Longevity and sillage diminish after initial blast, sitting close to the skin for much of its wear

Situational drawback: Its highly unusual, spicy, and dry character may be off-putting or 'unwearable' for those seeking sweeter or smoother fragrances