Eau Lente, which translates to "slow water," is probably in reference to the slow development of the resinous, oozing opopanax note that holds the focus from the beginning to the end of this fragrance. Actually designed thinking of Alexander the Great, who would perfume his clothes back in the day with opopanax steam, Eau Lente is truly a majestic, regal scent, filled to the brim with balms and incense notes
fit to decorate the flesh of a king (or queen). Though not listed as a note by Diptyque, the open's got a woody character to it, even a little green, marked by the beginnings of the opopanax odyssey this
fragrance implores the smeller to embark upon, and of course the spices which accent Eau Lente start to finish. The spices used here are quite similar to those used in L'Eau, though the overall effect is much more resinous and even a little lighter than L'Eau. A lot of
people say that Eau Lente smells vanillic, and I can see where they're coming from, but I'd say the opopanax note here is true enough to it's actual aroma not to be confused for overused vanilla. It's much more incense-y, even more "cologne-y" than vanilla, but not "cologne-y" like an Old Spice deodorant stick. It's a clean, natural "cologne-y"
odor here imparted by opopanax, that can be described quite well by the word "genius." Today this scent is quite original, even though the primary note has been used through and through across the centuries, dating as far back as the Egyptians. If you're looking for something warm, spicy, and totally unique, Eau Lente may just be your best bet.
FRAGRANCE NOTES: cinnamon, clove, Indian spices, opopanax
Made in France
United by a passion for creativity and design, three artisans became friends and partners. They opened a shop at 34 boulevard Saint-Germain to showcase their avant-garde fabric designs and decorative items from their travels. The trio offered colored candles to match their fabrics, adding perfumed wax. Customers fell in love with the inimitable fragrances. Word traveled. Their cachet grew. In 1963, they introduced the first Diptyque scented candle. In 1968, the first line of Diptyque fragrances was launched. Today, the three Parisian artists are world-renowned purveyors of fragrance and scented candles. |
