The Perfume Bible / A closer look
L'Ombre Dans L'Eau.
Two expressions.
Compare concentrations and release records through their listed scent profiles.
Shared ground
Rose · Black currant leaf
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
The distinction
Eau de toilette leads with fruity; Eau de parfum leads with green. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Diptyque L'Ombre Dans L'EauEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |  Diptyque L'Ombre Dans L'EauEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de toilette | Eau de parfum |
| Listed year | 1983 | 2012 |
| Leading accords | fruity · green · aromatic | green · fruity · rose |
| Notes unique to this record | Cassis, Black Currant, Bergamot, Ambergris, Musk, Mandarin Orange | Black Currant Blossom, Petitgrain |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.19 · 1,616 votes | 3.34 · 920 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.24 · 1,764 votes | 2.35 · 982 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictEau de toilette
Start here if the listed fruity and green direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Eau de parfum
Start here if the listed green and fruity direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.