Let's be honest, finding any discount on a high-end perfume is a rarity, but even more so when it comes to Diptyque's stellar lineup. So, we've shared our top tips for nabbing the crème de la crème of deals that the luxe fragrance brand has to offer, plus the stores of which to shop at and the scents we recommend buying...
Not only do the best Diptyque perfumes offer an abundance of chic, sophisticated and elegant scents, but their subtly opulent nature will also leave everyone around you wondering exactly what fragrance you're wearing - trust us. Known for creating some of the best perfumes for women, including the best long-lasting perfumes, this brand has a cult following thanks to their wide offering of impressionable fragrances to their sensual home scents.
However, perfumes that ooze luxury and longevity often tend to boast a hefty price tag. That said, as professional bargain hunters, we're always on a mission to find high-end for less, so we've rounded up a few tips and top retailers to ensure you make the most of the best prices on the market. Happy shopping!
Where to shop the best Diptyque deals
- Amazon: Browse a selection of Diptyque's cosy candles and perfumes
- Diptyque: Shop online seasonal offers, including complimentary gifts and this year's sought-after advent calendar
- Farfetch: Discover Diptyque's best-selling candles and scented homeware staples
- Fenwick: Diptyque gift sets, solid perfume and hair mists, plus their all-new Christmas collection
- Harrods: Nab limited-edition candles, moreish scents and bodycare must-haves
- John Lewis: Shop the full Diptyque line, from foamy hand wash to lavish diffusers
- Liberty: Enjoy 15% off your first order with code NEWCUSTOMER15
- Net-A-Porter: Get 10% off your first purchase when you subscribe to email newsletter
- Selfridges: Shop Diptyque's new holiday collection, including their 2024 Advent Calendar exclusive to Selfridges
- Space NK: Save 15% on Diptyque buys in your first order with code FIRST15
Does Diptyque go on sale?
While Diptyque deals are few and far between, there are several occasions where you can snap up a money-saving buy. When scouting out discounts, it's certainly worth checking stockists such as Amazon, Net-A-Porter, Selfridges - especially during a major holiday sale event, like the upcoming Black Friday.
When is the best time to buy Diptyque?
If you're looking to buy Diptyque at a discounted price, holiday sales events such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Boxing Day are without a doubt the best time to shop. Not only can you typically find notable savings on the luxury brand's products, but it also makes for the perfect time to shop gifts for your loved ones.
Do Diptique run Black Friday sales?
Speaking of Black Friday, during last year's sale event, we saw sizeable discounts up to £49 off Diptyque Do Son Eau de Toilette at Notino and nearly a £6 price drop on candles. We also spotted brilliant Diptyque deals during last year's Black Friday at Selfridges, with discounts of up to 20% off perfumes, electric wall diffusers, and candles.
What should I buy from Diptyque?
Woman&home's love for Diptyque runs deep - the whole team are big fans. And while we love pretty much everything about the brand, including the home fragrance and bodycare, we swear by their perfumes. Our top picks include:
Soft & powdery
Key Notes: Ambrettolide, pink peppercorns and iris
Sweet & citrussy
Key Notes: Bergamot, prickly pear and jasmine
Powdery citrus
Key Notes: Orange blossom, Angelica root, patchouli and juniper berry
Woody greens
Key Notes: Fig, white cedar, bark and coconut
Musky & soft
Key Notes: Mimosa, blonde wood, white musk and rice steam
Spicy woods
Key Notes: Sandalwood, rosewood, cypress and ambergris
Group Beauty Director, Sarah Cooper-White, waxes lyrical of the brand: "During my first job as a journalist I was invited to learn about the brand at their iconic store in Paris. If you love Diptyque it's a must-visit - an Aladdin's cave of perfumes and history. I had never experienced anything like it before and I was intoxicated by this world of luxury fragrance. It's a very special memory for me and began my ongoing love affair with this beautiful brand."
"Each fragrance has a rich story, expertly blended with the finest ingredients - and don't get me started on the exquisite branding that was hand-drawn by co-founder Desmond Knox-Leet when the brand was launched all those years ago. I love so many of Diptyque's fragrances but if I had to pick one it would be Philosykos, as that's the very first Diptyque perfume I owned. For candles - there's so many, but my absolute favourite would be the classic Figuier. Much copied but never matched."
Woman&home's Digital Beauty Writer, Naomi Jamieson, also swears by Diptyque's Papier scent.
"Every time I catch a whiff of this scent, I'm transfixed and have to take another inhale before I can carry on with my life. Somehow it manages to be both rich and delicate as its notes of white musks and blonde woods envelope you in warmth, with just a hint of soft, floral mimosa.
"This scent makes me feel so chic and I'm always delighted by how well it lingers on my skin throughout the day. I also love to spritz it onto my knit jumpers, as it clings to the fibres and leaves them smelling delicious for the next time I want to wear them."
Can't find the Diptyque deal you want? Try these alternatives
We can appreciate just how rare it is to come across Diptyque deals, so our Digital Beauty Editor, Aleesha Badkar, has selected alternative scents to a few of her favourite Diptyque perfumes for those who want to make a great saving on a special perfume.
Smells like Tam Dao
As an industry staple this is very rarely included in any deals but does go on sale a little more frequently than Diptyque. It features a woody cedar blend like the warm but fresh Tam Dao, but with a touch of rich sweetness layered over the top.
Smells like Eau de Sens
A lovely summery spritz, this boasts smooth Eau de Sens-like citrus notes of neroli, lemon, mandarin, orange flower and bergamot with warm but fragrant heart and base notes of amber, lavender and rosemary.
Smells like Fleur de Peau
This budget-friendly skin scent is designed to smell different on everyone, but the overall notes of iris, pink pepper and ambrette seeds give this fragrance a warm and musky floral aroma just like Fleur de Peau.
Why Diptyque is worth buying
Known for their use of high quality raw ingredients when crafting their products, more specifically the purity of wax used within their candles, Diptyque have gained cult, iconic success in the world of fragrance. It comes as no surprise that the brand's products are highly-loved by luxury fans all over the globe, even royalty, as Harry and Meghan are rumoured to have used Diptyque products at their wedding.
Taking a while to perfect each of their scents, the brand's founders have explained that while they have their classics (Baies being one of the most popular), new scents can take months to create, which points to the time spent building such a quality product. While Diptyque create enduringly popular perfumes for women, they also offer some of the best men’s colognes on the market too, expanding their fan base further.
We can't talk about the brand's popularity without also giving kudos to their chic aesthetics too. Their Parisian-style, minimalist jars and packaging is effortlessly timeless, making a luxury addition to any dressing table, which only excels their popularity for shoppers on the hunt for gifts.
Can you return Diptyque?
Yes - although we can't imagine you'll want to, Diptyque Paris do offer free returns on any of their products within 28 days from the date of delivery. However, it's worth noting that, as expected, the items must be unused and in their original packaging.
Diptyque also state that they cannot offer exchanges, so if you wish to return your item for something else, you'll have to return your item for a refund, and purchase the new item as a separate order. If purchasing Diptyque products from a third-party retailer, then you will have to adhere to their separate returns policies.
What can I expect from Diptyque deals?
Rewinding our brains to the 2023 sales, we remember the struggle we faced trying to find Diptyque savings, however the deals we did notice were from the likes of Selfridges and Net A Porter.
Albeit rare, we did notice the Diptyque Tempo eau de parfum was reduced by £25, down to £100 from £125, plus a huge reduction on the Electric Wall Diffuser, going from £90 to £72, a notable £18 discount. Diptyque sets also saw some great discounts. In the UK, the Baies Reed Diffuser and Refill set went from £138 to £110.40, saving shoppers £27.60.
If you've had your eye on one of their iconic candles, last year these tended to sport smaller discounts. However, given that Diptyque very rarely runs sales, if you want one, it's still one of the best times to pick them up at a reduced price.