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Diptyque Ilio
Mediterranean summer, green and bright
Ilio takes its name from the Greek word for sun. Diptyque presents it as a tribute to the Mediterranean in summer: a relaxing, sun-drenched break by the sea, with colourful beach umbrellas and fresh green prickly pear trees as far as the eye can see. Prickly pear, bergamot, jasmine and iris carry the scene in this Eau de Toilette from 2021.
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On the skin
How it unfolds
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Greek for sun
The brand's picture is a day by the sea: rows of colourful beach umbrellas, and prickly pear trees, fresh and green, in every direction. It is a place rather than a recipe, and the four notes are chosen to give that place an easy, open brightness.
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Green fruit and citrus
Prickly pear brings a watery, lightly sweet and slightly green fruitiness. Bergamot adds the sparkling, bitter-sweet citrus peel that keeps the picture bright. Together they feel cool and clean, like a patch of shade on a hot afternoon, and they give the perfume its fresh, fruity face.
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Flowers in the sun
Jasmine and iris keep the scent from being only fruit and peel. Jasmine adds warm, sweet floral volume, while iris contributes a smooth, slightly powdery, cool softness. They round off the brightness and give the perfume a polished texture rather than a sharp one.
Wearing it
When, who and why
Summer, all year
The brand frames Ilio as an invitation to enjoy the pleasures of summer all year round, and that is how it works best: on a bright morning, on holiday, or as a lift on a grey day. As an Eau de Toilette it is easy to spray freely on neck and wrists.
Who it is for
For people who like citrus and fresh fruit but want some flowers and softness in the mix. It is listed as unisex and suits anyone who prefers a bright, easy daytime scent to a heavy one, whether for the beach, the city or a sunny weekend.
Why choose Diptyque Ilio
Ilio is a tribute to one season, and its name says so: the Greek word for sun. The note list is short, with prickly pear as its distinctive idea, and the perfume is credited to Fabrice Pellegrin. For a fresh daytime scent it keeps things clear and uncomplicated.
At a glance
Questions
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What does the name Ilio mean?
It is the Greek word for sun. The brand uses it for a perfume about the Mediterranean in summer, with beach umbrellas and green prickly pear trees.
What concentration and size is it?
An Eau de Toilette in a 100 ml bottle: light and open, as a summer scent should be, and easy to wear in warm months.
Can I wear it in winter?
Yes. The brand describes it as an invitation to enjoy the pleasures of summer all year round, so it can bring some brightness to a cold day.
Is it more fruity or floral?
It sits between the two. Prickly pear and bergamot give the fresh, fruity side, while jasmine and iris add the soft floral side.
The house
About Diptyque
Diptyque is a Paris house founded in 1961 by three friends, whose first chapter was written at 34 boulevard Saint-Germain. Its perfumes, eaux de toilette and eaux de parfum, carry an illustrated oval label and draw on nature, travel and memory, from fig groves and Vietnamese sandalwood to juniper and jazz-club smoke.
- Founded in Paris in 1961 by three friends
- First chapter written at 34 boulevard Saint-Germain, printed around each oval label
- Began as a boutique before fragrance
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