Diptyque was founded in 1961 by three friends, Desmond Knox-Leet,
Christiane Gautrot and Yves Coueslant, all with an artistic and interior
decoration background. The trio started out with a collection of
printed textiles and popular English fragrance labels of the time.
In 1963, continuing an old English tradition, the company launched a
line of scented candles which was the beginning of a long success
story. Today Diptyque candles, as well as scented natural sprays and
burning essences are available in a variety of different fragrances. The
subtle flowery, wooden and fruity notes are inspired by nature while
scents such as Tuberose, Firewood, New Mown Hay, and Opopanax remain the
most sought after in this delicate line of fragrances.
In 1968, Diptyque expanded its product range and introduced a new line
of fragrances for home and body. More than ten eau de toilettes and
soaps find their origin in foreign countries like Greece, the Middle
East or even simply from Provence. L'Eau is made from an ancient recipe
based on orange, cinnamon and cloves. Olene combines the essence of
wisteria and narcissus to lend a flowery spirit.
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