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Diptyque Virgilio Sample
A few wearings of Virgilio, then decide
Diptyque Virgilio is a perfume from the Diptyque line-up. Our data holds its name and its house, not its notes, and we leave it at that. The small size, 2, 5 or 10 ml, is meant for exactly that: a few honest wearings before anything bigger. Notice how close it stays to the skin and how much of it others pick up.
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Ask about this sample
A decant is not an official brand sample: no box, no original bottle, and we are not affiliated with the brands. Read how we fill your sample
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On the skin
How it unfolds
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Without a pyramid
We have the name and the house of Virgilio, not its notes. Instead of copying a list from somewhere, we leave that part empty. Your own nose gets used to a scent quickly, so ask someone near you what they notice. Write down what you notice after a few minutes and again after lunch, and you will see how it moves.
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Before it can be filled
For now, Diptyque Virgilio can only be asked for. The form on this page records your interest in this perfume, and we make no promise about timing. Notes on a list are a map, and what you notice on your own skin is the territory. A paper strip shows the outline, skin shows the detail.
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The vial
The decant holds the same liquid as the full bottle of Diptyque Virgilio, moved into a small glass spray vial by FragranceGems and labelled by us. A spray vial lets you apply it the way you would from the bottle, which a dab-on tube does not.
Testing it
How to test it, for whom and why
How to test it
No season or occasion is on record for Virgilio, so let your own days decide. Spray it on the inside of your wrist or elbow and do not rub. Note what you think each time, and read your notes back at the end of the week.
Who it is for
Whether Diptyque Virgilio is marketed to men, women or everyone is not in our record; wear it if you enjoy it. It is for the careful chooser and for the curious one. It suits people who like to put a few scents side by side over a week.
Why try Diptyque Virgilio as a sample first
Descriptions and reviews tell you how Virgilio wears on other people; only a sample tells you how it wears on you. FragranceGems fills it from the original bottle and labels it; it is not an official brand sample, and Diptyque has no part in it.
What you receive
How we fill your sample
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From the original bottle
We start with a full bottle of the perfume. Nothing is diluted, mixed or added.
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Into a glass spray vial
Filled by hand into a clean glass spray vial of 2, 5 or 10 ml and closed straight after filling.
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Labelled by us
Our own label names the brand, the perfume, the concentration and the size.
A decant is not an official brand sample: no box, no original bottle, and we are not affiliated with the brands.
Samples are filled to order and cannot be returned. Is something wrong or damaged on arrival? Contact us and we solve it. To the contact page
Read how we fill your sampleQuestions
Frequently asked
Is this the same perfume as the full bottle?
Yes. The liquid is taken from the original bottle of Diptyque Virgilio and filled into a glass spray vial by FragranceGems. The vial carries our own label, so it is a decant and not a sample made by the brand.
Why does this page list no notes?
No note list is on record with us for Diptyque Virgilio, and we only print notes we can trace to a source. The sample lets you judge the perfume without a list.
Can I try Virgilio next to other samples?
Yes, and it helps. Wear one perfume per day, or one per arm at most, so the scents do not blur. Short notes after each wearing make the choice easier.
The brand
About Diptyque
Diptyque began in Paris in 1961 as a boutique run by three friends at 34 boulevard Saint-Germain, and perfume followed later. Its eaux de toilette and eaux de parfum are portraits of places and plants: a fig grove in Greece, sandalwood burned in Vietnamese temples, a river under a willow. Most are built on a short list of notes and wear lightly, so a 10 ml decant is the honest way to find out which portrait suits your skin before you buy a bottle.
- Founded in Paris in 1961 by three friends; the first address was 34 boulevard Saint-Germain
- Began as a boutique before fragrance; the brand states its perfumes are made in France
- Tam Dao and Do Son come from founder Yves Coueslant's childhood memories of Vietnam
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I really appreciate that I found a shop that has a wide range of authentic perfumes,fast delivery,great communication and very good prices. Thanks for everything!
Timely info when item was back in stock. Some confusion with info about shipment updates on gls app but what is important: perfume came in perfect condition!
incredible fast delivery l. the fragrance itself its magnificent, the dry down woody base, is intoxicating. it last on me 10 hours plus. great service great fragrance
Good experience overall. Fast shipping without any incidents. Prices are good as well.
Really happy of my purchase. Serious seller, quality products, fast shipping, large catalog. I will order a lot of more !
Shipping was 5 days to Finland. Customer service was very good. Happy with the product also. Will shop again. Only thing I hope is that you guys would negotiate better price for GLS shipping to Finland. But I know that is not always possible. And I noticed the prices were lower than the competitors so the steep shipping price was not that big of a deal. Good job all in all.
Great shop with a fantastic selection and fast shipping. I was very happy with my order. It would have been a nice touch to receive a little sample, especially as I ordered two full-size products. ;)
Placing the order was very easy. Shipping was very fast. I am completely satisfied.
Plenty of perfumes and very good perfumes. Fast shipping. One negative. Expensive shipping from Netherlands to Greece
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From the house of FragranceGems
The sample department of FragranceGems
DecantGems is part of FragranceGems B.V. in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands. We fill every sample ourselves from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and label it ourselves. Behind it stands the same team that handles every FragranceGems order.
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- Filled by us from the original bottle
- Glass spray vial, labelled by us
- Customer service by the FragranceGems team