Good evening! I hope everyone is having a wonderful evening. I am doing well. We actually had a "large" tornado south of my county today. A little too close for comfort, but everything is fine here.
I love mint. I grow spearmint in my garden. I love using it for tea. I also love the smell of it. It's relaxing and revitalizing at the same time. I have been pretty impressed at the quality that Diptyque offers. It doesn't come at a budget-friendly price, but they are worth it. Eau de Minthe is my favorite, along with Philosykos. It's a shame that they don't get the credit they deserve.
This fragrance was gifted to me by a friend of mine. This friend has no connection with any fragrance store or Diptyque. The bottle came from ZGo Perfumery. My opinions are my own, as always.
This is a top 5 fragrance for me. I am excited about this one. Let's get into it!
The Story
Springtime always has this energy about it. The earth coming alive after winter's chill. Showing its vibrancy with the sun warming our skin once more. It's also a time when we ditch the hermit lifestyle next to our heaters and fireplaces to venture out again.
Spring is also a time of vivid olfactory bliss. The greenery peeks out and shares its fresh nuances. Flowers take root and smile at the sun-bathed rays of life. It's a time of reawakening, of both the body and soul. It is an unforgettable sensation and it motivates us to push on their the bitter cold of winter to embrace these emotions once more.
The Notes
Top
Peppermint and Nutmeg
Heart
Geranium and Rose
Base
Patchouli
The Scent
Eau de Minthe opens up with a cold and bracing peppermint that is beautifully paired with a vividly clean rose. This opening is very realistic and smells natural. I wouldn't be surprised if it was actually natural. If you are a mint lover, then the opening will surely put a smile on your face.
The heart reveals a bit of spiciness from the geranium and nutmeg. I wouldn't consider this a spicy fragrance, since the spices are so soft and elegant. This seems to be intentional so that the cleanliness of the fragrance is not detracted from. The choice to skip the lavender and use geranium in a fougere is beautiful and creative. Yes, it's not the first time it has been done, but it is done so effortlessly here and it fits perfectly. The slightly minted edge of geranium perfectly plays into the theme. It perfectly boosts the peppermint note.
In the base, the patchouli comes out. This isn't an earthy and dirty patchouli note. It's very clean and woody. Patchouli is also a member of the mint family and can have minted nuances. It wouldn't surprise me if it was lending to the mintiness as well.
You end up with a clean and minty modern fougere with a woody base. The mint does fade into the background around 4-5 hours in. You are then left with a soft and clean patchouli with clean florals and a slight mintiness.
My Opinion
Well, you saw the title. This is a top 5 fragrance for me. It's absolutely a masterpiece to me. I have had this fragrance for several months and I have loved it since day one. The use of geranium is beautiful. It's probably the cleanest fougere I have ever smelled. It's modern, but pays homage to the classics. It's just incredible.
This fragrance is versatile enough for any situation and any season. It works the best in the spring and summer. That is why my story was about spring. It makes me think of it. I get around 8-9 hours on my skin, which is impressive for a mint fragrance. A woman could wear this, but I think it leans more masculine with its fougere style.
I know I had very high praises for this one, but do not blindly buy this fragrance. It is 180 USD for 75ML. You can find samples of it at many niche stores. Not everyone will like it. If you like fig, then I also suggest picking up a sample of Philosykos while you are at it.
Also, the Eau de Minthe shower cream is excellent, but it isn't cheap.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed my review of this one. I certainly enjoy it. Diptyque is a house that often gets overlooked, but they deserve some attention. Their quality is outstanding with everything I have smelled from them.
Remember to say a kind word to someone today. You never know what is going on with them. One kind word could be the difference between life and death if someone feels like no one cares. Be that light.
Keep smelling great and being great. Thank you for the support. Until next time, be safe.
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Looks like one I need to get my nose on. Good review!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It is a very good fragrance. It has a classic feeling, while not being mature. It's hard to explain.
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