Diptyque reopens the story of Orphéon with the introduction of a new Eau de Toilette. The release extends an emblematic fragrance into a lighter, more sparkling interpretation while expanding the Orphéon collection through new scented gestures and decorative objects.
FRAGRANCES
Perfumer Natalie Cetto composes Orphéon Eau de Toilette as an expression of early evening energy. The scent captures the moment when night begins to gather momentum, defined by movement, sound, and anticipation. The opening introduces green tangerine and Japanese yuzu, delivering a bright citrus lift. Spices follow with juniper berries, pink peppercorn, and ginger, adding tension and vibrancy. A floral heart of rose and magnolia softens the composition before cedar and musk anchor the base with warmth and clarity.
The new Eau de Toilette joins the existing Orphéon Eau de Parfum, Refillable Solid Perfume, and Cleansing Body Gel. Diptyque frames this release as a continuation, offering a different angle on the same olfactory world. The Eau de Toilette focuses on freshness and movement, presenting Orphéon through a lighter register that suits daily wear.
Diptyque grounds Orphéon in a specific cultural memory. In the 1960s, the Orphéon jazz club beside the boutique at 34 boulevard Saint-Germain functioned as a meeting place for artists, writers, and musicians. In 2021, Olivier Pescheux translated that atmosphere into Orphéon Eau de Parfum, shaped by woody notes and a relaxed mood. The 2026 Eau de Toilette turns attention toward nightfall itself, when voices rise, glasses clink, and the evening begins to unfold with energy and promise.
The bottle features artwork by illustrator and longtime Diptyque collaborator Gianpaolo Pagni. The image draws from a furnishing fabric created by the brand’s founders and uses optical effects to interact with light. On the back, a stylized drawing of three silhouettes references Desmond Knox-Leet, Christiane Gautrot, and Yves Coueslant, the founders of Diptyque.
Alongside the fragrance, Diptyque introduces three new scented gestures designed to extend Orphéon beyond perfume. The Perfumed Hair Mist offers a light fragrance layer while caring for the hair through camellia oil. The Perfumed Body Lotion moisturizes the skin and leaves a subtle sheen, housed in packaging shaped by twisting contours inspired by wooden furniture. The Perfumed Hand Cream arrives in a travel format, offering comfort and scent throughout the day.
The Orphéon universe also expands through decorative objects crafted in “terre mêlée,” a marbled clay technique that translates the visual idea of curling smoke into solid form. Candle stands, lids, and trays appear in new sizes, each formed through a controlled hand-casting process that produces unique patterns. The unglazed porcelain surface carries a matte, powdery feel, with tones shifting between blue-grey and deep black depending on the piece.
Through this expanded collection, Diptyque builds a layered experience around Orphéon that moves between scent, gesture, and material. The Orphéon collection launches worldwide in Diptyque boutiques and online from February 18, 2026.
