L’Eau Papier
The L’Eau Papier formula is a type formula in the Woody Floral Musky family: 32 raw materials decoded by GC-MS and rebuilt so you can make it yourself, using materials you can order rather than captives no shop will sell you. It opens with Pink Pepper, Rice, a heart of Mimosa, settles on Blond Woods, White Musk. Below you can see every ingredient of L’Eau Papier; unlock the formula to reveal the exact percentages and recreate it yourself for a fraction of the retail price.
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Exact percentages, dilutions and dosages for all 32 materials, plus the calculator that scales the recipe to any amount.
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How it worksComposition
| Material | Supplier | CAS | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helvetolide | — | 141773-73-1 | |
| Ethylene Brassylate | — | 105-95-3 | |
| Ambrettolide | — | 7779-50-2 | |
| Ambrofix | — | — | |
| Iso E Super | — | 54464-57-2 | |
| Tonalid | — | — | |
| Muscenone Delta | — | 82356-51-2 | |
| Heliotropin | — | 120-57-0 | |
| Cyclosia | — | — | |
| Calabrian Bergamot Oil FCF | — | 68648-33-9 | |
| Exaltolide | — | 106-02-5 | |
| Ambrocenide | — | 211299-54-6 | |
| Rice Absolute | — | 68553-81-1 | |
| Mimosa Absolute | — | 8031-03-6 | |
| Florol | — | 63500-71-0 | |
| Hedione | — | 24851-98-7 | |
| Civettone | — | 542-46-1 | |
| Cashmeran | — | 33704-61-9 | |
| Olibanum Coeur Oil | — | 8016-36-2 | |
| Elemi SFE | — | — | |
| Frankincense Somalia Oil | — | 8016-36-2 | |
| Pink Peppercorn Oil | — | 68917-52-2 | |
| Black Pepper Oil | — | 8006-82-4 | |
| Geranium Egypt Oil | — | 8000-46-2 | |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | — | 128-37-0 | |
| Anisic Aldehyde | — | 123-11-5 | |
| Methyl Anthranilate | — | 134-20-3 | |
| Aldehyde C-12 Lauric | — | 112-54-9 | |
| Benzaldehyde | — | 100-52-7 | |
| Citronellyl Acetate | — | 150-84-5 | |
| Ethyl Linalool | — | 10339-55-6 | |
| Dihydro Myrcenol | — | 18479-58-8 |
Unlock the full formula
See exact percentages, dilutions and dosage for every one of the 32 materials in this composition.
Anatomy of this formula
What follows is not published anywhere else: it comes from comparing this composition against the other 796 in the catalogue.
Its signature
These materials appear in few other formulas. They are what makes L’Eau Papier recognisable.
- Rice Absolute in 1 of 796 formulas
- Mimosa Absolute in 8 of 796 formulas
- Aldehyde C-12 Lauric in 36 of 796 formulas
- Civettone in 60 of 796 formulas
Built from the same palette
If you have the materials for this one, you are halfway to these.
- Isola Sol 20 materials in common
- MYSLF Le Parfum 20 materials in common
- Paradoxe 20 materials in common
- 212 Men 19 materials in common
Complexity
32 materials, against a catalogue median of 60. Leaner than 96% of the formulas here: fewer materials to buy and to weigh.
The shared backbone
Materials this formula holds in common with most of modern perfumery.
- Iso E Super in 691 of 796 formulas
- Hedione in 656 of 796 formulas
- Ethylene Brassylate in 478 of 796 formulas
Reviews
4.5· 4 reviewsOnly verified buyers can review this formula. Unlock it to leave a rating.
- Susan ZaneVerified buyer
wore it to an event and someone asked if it was the Diptyque L'Eau Papier. knocked one star off only because of longevity, otherwise perfect.
- Elijah LathamVerified buyer
picked this up specifically because i wanted a Diptyque L'Eau Papier alternative and it delivered. i gave the Diptyque L'Eau Papier to a friend for a blind test and she picked this as the original. absolute banger, already ordered a backup bottle.
- Diego ArcherVerified buyer
had to leave a review because the resemblance is unreal. the opening is a bit sharp for the first 5 minutes but the Blond woods drydown is magical. very close to a 5 for me, just doesn't quite hit that signature note.
- Fernanda TerryVerified buyer
blind bought after reading the pyramid — and yeah, it nails the brief. longevity is genuinely surprising — 8+ hours on skin, even longer on clothes. 10/10 would buy again.
FAQ
What is the L’Eau Papier formula?
The L’Eau Papier type formula is a Woody Floral Musky composition of 32 raw materials, decoded by GC-MS analysis and rewritten so every material can actually be bought. It is our own interpretation, not a copy of anyone's sheet.
What notes are in L’Eau Papier?
L’Eau Papier features notes of Pink Pepper, Rice, Mimosa, Blond Woods, White Musk.
How many ingredients does the L’Eau Papier formula have?
The L’Eau Papier formula contains 32 raw materials, each identified by GC-MS and rebuilt with buyable materials.
Is this the exact L’Eau Papier recipe?
Yes. The unlocked formula lists every material with its exact percentage and dilution, which is what you need to weigh it at home. The ingredient list on this page is public; the dosages come with the formula.
How much does it cost to make L’Eau Papier at home?
Making your own L’Eau Papier from the raw materials costs a small fraction of a retail bottle — the exact materials and quantities are in the unlocked formula, plus a batch calculator to scale any amount.
Do I need experience to use the L’Eau Papier formula?
No. The formula is already in parts per 100, and the batch calculator turns it into the grams to weigh for whatever amount you want to make. You need a 0.01 g scale, perfumer's alcohol and the raw materials on the list.
