Diptyque perfumer Quentin Bisch masterfully crafted Lazulio, a fragrance inspired by the visual splendor and texture of peacock feathers. Combining bright rhubarb, creamy benzoin, vetiver, and rose, Lazulio transforms an unscented natural marvel into a radiant, multi-dimensional olfactory experience.
Diptyque’s latest fragrance, Lazulio, is an extraordinary creation by renowned perfumer Quentin Bisch that draws inspiration from the iridescent beauty of the peacock feather—an element that intriguingly lacks any natural scent. This Eau de Parfum debuts as part of Diptyque’s “Les Essences de Diptyque” collection, which uniquely interprets unscented natural treasures into captivating perfumes.
Crafting the Invisible
Bisch, a graduate of Givaudan’s perfumery school and creator of over 140 fragrances, approached the challenge by focusing on the feather’s visual and tactile sensations rather than attempting a literal scent replication. He aimed to evoke the feather’s brilliance, elegance, and textural contrasts through a balance of radiant brightness and warm softness.
Fragrance Notes Weaving the Story
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Top: Crisp and tangy rhubarb evokes the feather’s radiant green energy, sparking an initial burst of freshness.
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Heart: Creamy benzoin from Laos adds golden warmth and softness, emulating light and texture.
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Base: Haitian vetiver contributes woody and citrus vibrance for structure, while a touch of rose imparts elegance and refinement.
The result is a hypnotic blend with a luminous, amber-woody profile that dances between striking vibrancy and grounded comfort. The name “Lazulio” pays homage to lapis lazuli, a gemstone echoing the peacock’s deep blue hues, further deepening the fragrance’s artistic narrative.
An Artistic Legacy
Housed in Diptyque’s iconic oval-engraved refillable bottle adorned with watercolor artwork by Nigel Peake, Lazulio is as much a piece of art as it is a perfume. It pays tribute to Diptyque’s heritage, inspired by co-founder Desmond Knox-Leet’s original peacock feather illustrations.
For fragrance lovers and connoisseurs alike, Lazulio represents a poetic sensory journey—a transformative interpretation of beauty encapsulated in scent.
Key Highlights
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Lazulio inspired by peacock feathers, an unscented natural marvel.
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Fragrance blends rhubarb, benzoin, vetiver, and rose for radiant contrast.
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Name pays tribute to lapis lazuli, mirroring peacock’s iridescent blues.
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Packaged in iconic Diptyque oval bottle with original artistic illustration.
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Part of “Les Essences de Diptyque” collection exploring invisible natural treasures.
Sources: Whitewall.art, Diptyque Paris Official Website, The Fashionisto, WhoWhatWear