L'Eau Des Hesperides

L'Eau Des Hesperides, inspired by Diptyque L'Eau des Hespérides (2008)

Bitter orange and lemon give L'Eau des Hespérides its sparkling, zesty top. Peppermint cools them with a green, almost leafy freshness, and a touch of spice keeps the blend lively. Immortelle, a flower that smells of hay and honey, sits underneath and gives the citrus some body. It feels green and invigorating rather than sweet.

About the original

L'Eau des Hespérides is an eau de toilette that Diptyque released in 2008, by the usual dating, and it is generally credited to Olivier Pescheux. Its name refers to the Hesperides of Greek myth, guardians of a garden of golden apples. Diptyque sells it alongside Eau des Sens, another bitter-orange scent, though the two are built quite differently.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not Diptyque stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

Wearers who reach for citrus scents but find them too simple may like the mint and immortelle twist here. Diptyque positions it as unisex. The peppermint is noticeable, which could put off someone looking for a smooth, sweet orange.

Related scents

• Diptyque Eau des Sens
• Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte

Notes of the original fragrance, as published by the brand.

Notes: Bitter Orange, Lemon, Peppermint, Immortelle

Bitter orange and lemon open it with a zesty, slightly bitter brightness, quickly cooled by peppermint.

The heart keeps the citrus and mint together, with a light spice adding movement.

Immortelle comes forward in the drydown, giving a honeyed warmth under the fading citrus.

Which is greener, L'Eau des Hespérides or Eau des Sens?

L'Eau des Hespérides, thanks to peppermint and lemon. Eau des Sens centres on orange blossom, juniper and patchouli, so it comes across as more floral and woody.

What does immortelle add?

A honey-and-hay note that anchors the citrus and peppermint and gives the base a slightly ambery warmth.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. Outside the EU, delivery is a flat €4.99 on every order. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

Diptyque and L'Eau des Hesperides are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Diptyque in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.