I Go Wild for This French Perfume Brand—These Are the 3 I Spritz on Repeat

Fragrance family: floral

Key notes: tuberose, orange blossom, jasmine, marine accord

Do Son is such a classic scent, and almost every single fragrance-loving human I know (whether they're in the beauty biz or not) owns a bottle. It's floral and fresh, but not preciously so. If you ask me, nothing is worse than a perfume that's so flowery it becomes stuffy, and this best-selling perfume from Diptyque is the antithesis of that. It's the perfect balance of cool and delicate. It's the Diptyque favorite I recommend above all others.

Customer review: "I received a sample of this and fell in love immediately! I am extremely picky with scents, many give me headaches but the more I smelt this the more I loved it! It’s very fresh but not too citrusy. I was already a fan of their candles and now it looks like I’m a fan of this too."

Fragrance family: woody

Key notes: fig leaves, fig tree sap, fig tree wood, black pepper

Philosykos is definitely one of the most instantly recognizable perfumes—not just within the Diptyque family but also on the market in general. Each and every spritz is truly transportive (something I love in a fragrance), and owning your own bottle is the next best thing to booking an actual trip to the Grecian mountains. Philosykos is a true ode to the fig tree, but somehow, it's not overbearing thanks to how the brand has balanced the tribute. You get a crisp greenness from the fig leaves, a smooth creaminess from the fruit itself, and that inherent earthiness from the white wood.

Customer review: "Garden-fresh fig, plus a beautiful green note. Wears nicely, the vegetal nature mellowing out and the fig becoming sweeter and juicier as it sits on the skin. Lasts moderately long for a fruity, green freshie. About 4 plus hours of wear."

Fragrance family: woody

Key notes: sandalwood, cedar, cypress, myrtle

Tam Dao is one of Diptyque's reigning best sellers, but I will say it's a wild card—you will definitely really like it, or you definitely really won't. Like Philosykos, it's classified as "woody," but where Philosykos has a subtle undercurrent of juicy fruitiness, Tam Dao is a modern take on a classic warm and woody perfume. It's heavy on the sandalwood and cedar, so if that's not your vibe, you've been forewarned. That said, I'm not typically a huge fan of woody scents, but this one has slowly but surely completely won me over. 

Customer review: "Tam Dao is a woody wonder in Diptyque's lineup. With a harmonious blend of sandalwood, cedar, and cypress, it's a grounding, earthy fragrance. The scent is both soothing and exotic, making it an excellent choice for a calming and meditative atmosphere."

Fragrance family: fougère (aka fern)

Key notes: patchouli, géranium, menthe, oxyde de roseIf

I hadn't been so set on just choosing three personal Diptyque favorites, this relatively new addition (it's been around for a few years now) would definitely be in my top selects. I'm pretty sure I scrunched up my nose when I first received it. How could a minty fragrance possibly work? Alas, leave it to Diptyque to create something that not only works but that is also completely brilliant and unique. The blend of notes is inspired by Greek myth, which makes it feel dreamy as you wear it.

Customer review: "This is without doubt one of my go-to perfumes. It’s fresh and the staying power is amazing I apply it each morning and it’s stays all day. I love the hint of geranium and the fresh tang of mint although it’s a unisex perfume I find it totally feminine and sexy. I will always have a bottle in my bathroom."

Fragrance family: floral

Key notes: damask rose, centifolia rose, litchi, ambroxan

Rose lovers, this one is for you. Fluttery, exquisite, and artfully inspired by the diverse group of scents a rose takes on in its lifetime, it's the quintessential ensemble for anyone who loves a beautiful twist on an old classic.

Customer review: "I visited a store today and smelt a range of perfumes as I am in the market for a new staple scent. I don't normally go for a rose based perfume but smelt this and fell in love. It is a beautiful and sophisticated smell that wears even better on the skin!"

Fragrance family: floral

Key notes: ylang-ylang, pink peppercorn, ginger, vetiver

Ylang-ylang is a dark horse in so many beloved perfumes, so it's no surprise it leads the charge in this best-selling fragrance from Diptyque. It's floral but has a complex aftertaste thanks to subtle hits of spice and green woodiness.

Customer review: "This fragrance is beyond anything I’ve ever smelt before. I just think it smells so wonderful it’s so unique. It’s both very feminine but also masculine but not in the conventional sense. It also smells like places. Above all it’s just so individual. Amazing."

Fragrance family: oriental

Key notes: vanilla, pink peppercorn, cypriol, calamus

Admittedly, I have yet to smell this perfume from Diptyque, but the reviews and ratings across the internet are too good to ignore. (Considering how much I adore vanilla perfumes, I know this is a must-try for me!) Inspired by travel and serving as a tribute to vanilla, the star ingredient is anchored by duskier nuances from smoky cypriol, spicy pink peppercorn, and dewy calamus. So no, this isn't your teeny-boppery, cotton-candy vanilla, friends.

Customer review: "This is a beautiful, comforting, warming scent that is ideal for the autumnal and winter months. I recently tried this scent through a Diptyque Discovery Set, and Eau Duelle was one of the immediate standouts. The vanilla is elegant and not cloying at all. Highly recommended as a scent for the cooler months."

Fragrance family: floral

Key notes: rose, black currant buds, petitgrain, black currant leaves

In addition to the above power plays, part of what makes this perfume so magical are the strategic additions of bergamot, mandarin, and musk. It's a little bit floral, a little bit fruit, and slightly heady, but in a really whimsical way. If you stepped out into a faraway land or fairytale, this is what I imagine it would smell like!

Customer review: "I was given a travel size of this to try and instantly fell in love with it! It is a soft floral with fresh green notes and it strongly reminds me of my much loved Baies candle. The scent lasts very well and I found it lasted even better if I moisturize my skin before spraying lightly. Really gorgeous scent."

Fragrance family: floral

Key notes: orange blossom, angelica root, patchouli, juniper berry

"A composition that creates confusion. It caresses the skin and makes your mouth water like an indulgent treat, awakening you with its freshness." Intriguing, no? If the brand's rich description of this best-selling perfume isn't enough to spur your interest, perhaps the decadent mixture of orange blossom, angelica root, patchouli, and juniper berry will.

Customer review: "This is my favorite perfume and my most complimented every time I wear this. It smells amazing and lasts a while considering it’s eau de toilette, it’s such a light floral fragrance and smells wonderful. The matching hair spray is also really nice."

Fragrance family: oriental

Key notes: oud, rose, vanilla, incense

I really avoid describing any kind of beauty product as "sexy," but I just really can't help it here because this perfume's intoxicating blend of rose, oud, vanilla, and incense is (sorry) undeniably sexy. So tread with caution. That's all I'm saying!

Customer review: "Oud Palao floats in on a light camphor and rose. Soon the rose deepens and is joined by a deep and dark oud. Tobacco, vanilla, rum, and patchouli are the gorgeous pedestal supporting the lengthy development of Oud Palao. This is one of the best woody florals around."

Fragrance family: floral

Key notes: rose, bergamot, patchouli

This perfume is a day in Paris bottled. It captures the heart of the City of Love by entwining airy and earthy notes for a fragrance that feels free-spirited, like the city itself.

Customer review: "It's an elegant and refined scent and I can imagine it fitting best in Autumn and Winter seasons. It's somewhat in the middle of masculine and feminine scent, but definitely leaning more towards feminine. Sillage is great as well as performance on both bare skin and clothes."

Fragrance family: woody

Key notes: tonka beans, cedar, juniper berries

Like a dark bar and a stiff drink, this fragrance feels comforting and alluring. Smelling it is like being transported to a jazz bar in Paris in the 1960s. It's smoky, leathery, rich, and downright electric.

Customer review: "One of the most beautiful skin-scents ever created. Perfectly balanced, very blended, clean, complete. Very well rounded. It is a perfume out of the mainstream white floral boring zone. Orphéon has personality and sensuality."