WHAT PERFUME TO GIFT MEN AND WOMEN BASED ON THEIR PERSONALITY

Perfume is one of the most challenging gifts to give. After all, scent is incredibly personal, but there are key ways to choose the perfect fragrance. The most important? Truly knowing the person. Not all scents align with the recipient's personality. That’s why we’ve selected 10 Diptyque Paris perfumes to guide you through different categories. If you don’t want to read them all, the categories are: everyday perfumes, evening scents, traveler-inspired fragrances, creative minds, and lovers of memories. All include unisex options.

These categories are tailored to individual needs. Through this selection, you might find the perfect fragrance to gift a man or woman. Some prioritize freshness and lightness for daily use, while others prefer more intense and sophisticated scents, perfect for special evenings. Creative spirits seek unique fragrances. Travelers look for distant landscapes and stories. And finally, those who love the nostalgia of the holiday season adore scents that evoke the past.

In addition to fragrances, Diptyque offers a full range of bath foams, home fragrances, candles, and home accessories worth exploring. You can check out the full collection of Diptyque candles, home fragrances, and home accessories here.

Without further ado, let’s find the fragrance that matches your favorite person. The ultimate test will be the final scent, in our store. Use this blog as a guide to rank your top three choices until the final aroma wins you over.

Everyday perfumes

Heading to the office, class, work, or meetings… These fragrances are fresh and light, creating an atmosphere of cleanliness and a feeling of renewal for the wearer.

The first on the list is Philosykos by Diptyque. Philosykos is a natural and comforting fragrance designed to accompany you in any daily activity. It’s inspired by the warmth of a Greek summer, as if you were reading your favourite book under the shade of an ancient fig tree. This scent captures the essence of a wild fig orchard, combining fig leaves with the softness of the fruit and its wood. It’s also ideal for nature lovers—a true ode to the simplicity of everyday life.

Diptyque Eau de Minthé is another daily fragrance rooted in legend. Inspired by Greek mythology, it reimagines the classic fougère (fern) accord through mint, a hallmark in perfumery, now modernised. The freshness of mint blends with floral geranium notes and the depth of patchouli. The result is a vibrant and energizing perfume, perfect for daily wear.

Elegant perfumes for evening use

Certain professions require a commanding presence, translating into events, dinners, galas, parties, and receptions. Whether celebrating or being celebrated, the atmosphere of evening perfumes is unique and irreplaceable.

A standout choice here is Do Son. Do Son by Diptyque evokes Yves Coueslant's childhood memories, one of Diptyque Paris’s founders, during summers in Vietnam. Tuberose, orange blossom, and jasmine form a voluptuous and long-lasting aroma—just what’s needed for special evenings. Despite its floral character, Do Son is a thoroughly unisex perfume. It evokes the sensuality of white flowers at twilight, with unmatched sophistication.

Returning to a common source of inspiration for Diptyque (Greece and Greco-Roman mythology), we have the renowned Fleur de Peau. Inspired by the myth of Eros and Psyche, Fleur de Peau pays homage to a love story with soft, cottony musks at its heart. This core aroma is blended with iris and ambrette seed, creating a warm and enveloping fragrance. It’s perfect for evening outings, as its captivating aura announces your presence before you even arrive.

Perfumes for creative minds

Designers, architects, interior stylists, photographers, painters, writers… Creative minds seek something that defines them as a work of their own creation. Artistic figures want more than just a pleasant aroma—they want an extension of their ingenuity, a signature that accompanies their intellectual and mysterious aura.

What better representation for the artist than the city of Paris? Eau Capitale captures the pure artistic spirit of the City of Light. It’s an olfactory tribute to a place where art and creativity have walked hand in hand for centuries. It combines a lush bouquet of roses with the freshness of bergamot. Add to this pink pepper and patchouli in the iconic chypre accord*. It’s a complex and multifaceted fragrance, ideal for artistic souls seeking a unique scent.

*Fragrance family characterised by citrus and bergamot top notes.

And beyond Paris, is there anything more creative than nature itself? In this case, Eau Rose redefines the usual conception of rose with an exuberant, layered twist. Its main notes are Damascus and Centifolia roses, complemented by touches of lychee, chamomile, and artichoke. The masterful formula of Eau Rose shatters any preconceived notions of a simple rose scent. Its “nothing is what it seems” philosophy makes it perfect for creative minds.

Fragrances for travellers

If you’re unsure where in the world your loved one might be—whether for work or leisure—your favourite person might just be a traveler at heart. Bangkok, Sydney, Kyoto, Ghana, Medellín… If you’re gifting a perfume to someone who collects passport stamps, these two options may resonate.

Eau Duelle is a journey along the spice route. Like an ode to travel and exploration, it features Bourbon vanilla with spicy and smoky nuances, blended with cypriol and calamus. The process creates a fragrance that transports you to distant landscapes. Its historical references and cherished aroma make it ideal for travelers. Its presence is noticeable yet not overpowering, perfect for perfuming oneself after long trips.

On one of those spice routes, an ingredient emerged in the 60s that changed international perfumery: patchouli. Diptyque Tempo pays homage to this essence, which marked a cultural revolution. To create a composition that oscillates between woody, earthy, and enveloping, three different extracts of this note are used. Violet leaf adds an unexpected touch, while clary sage and mate leaf connect us to nature. Eau Tempo emulates the feeling of constant discovery—a journey to a note that forever altered perfumery’s history. Perfect for spontaneous souls, and winner of Best New Male Fragrance at The Fragrance Foundation Awards in London.

For those who cherish nostalgia

The holiday season has a unique charm. Winter celebrations create moments of memories that resurface only during this time. How we spent New Year’s Eves, our first childhood gifts, and memories of those who are no longer here. With its ability to tell stories, Diptyque has an extensive range of perfumes that evoke nostalgia. Choosing only two has been a challenge, but these may capture that special holiday essence.

One of the most complimented fragrances is Diptyque Orphéon. Orphéon is a portrait of a mythical jazz bar of the same name in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, where Diptyque founders used to gather. Warm notes of tonka bean, cedar, and juniper berries recreate that elegant and nostalgic atmosphere. It’s the perfect perfume to celebrate cherished memories.

Finally, L’Ombre dans L’Eau captures the romanticism of life and nature. It evokes the freshness of a day by the river—memories of childhood spent by the water, marveling at the intricacies of life. Herbaceous notes of blackcurrant leaves combine with the floral intensity of rose, creating a deeply evocative perfume. If you want to reconnect with memories of past summers and happy moments in nature, L’Ombre dans L’Eau is perfect for you.