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
Black currant leaf · Rose
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
The distinction
Eau de parfum leads with green; Eau de toilette leads with fruity. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Diptyque L'Ombre Dans L'EauEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |  Diptyque L'Ombre Dans L'EauEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | Eau de toilette |
| Listed year | 2012 | 1983 |
| Leading accords | green · fruity · rose | fruity · green · aromatic |
| Notes unique to this record | Black Currant Blossom, Petitgrain | Cassis, Black Currant, Bergamot, Ambergris, Musk, Mandarin Orange |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.34 · 920 votes | 3.19 · 1,616 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.35 · 982 votes | 2.24 · 1,764 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 parfum
Start here if the listed green and fruity direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Eau de toilette
Start here if the listed fruity and green direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.