In evolutionary terms, smell is said to be the oldest of our senses. According to scientists, however, it may be the most powerful—especially when it comes to triggering memories and cementing new ones. Scent is also an effective (and jetlag-free) way to satisfy feelings of wanderlust. Perhaps no one understands this better than Diptyque, a famed French brand known for its transportive fragrances. 

“Every perfume is a micro-world all its own that distills memories of places loved, of moments lived, or of journeys shared,” says Sophie Fouilleron-Savino, director of product marketing at Diptyque. Whether you’re craving a far-flung escape or the familiarity of a wood-burning fire, the Parisian parfumerie has something to fulfill every travel fantasy, making them the perfect partner for The Ritz-Carlton and its world-class properties around the globe.

In every room, guests will find a collection of luxurious bath products—including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, and bar soap—boasting one of Diptyque’s iconic scents: Philosykos. Inspired by the memory of a Greek summer at Mount Pelion, this signature blend captures the essence of a sun-drenched fig tree by contrasting fresh and fruity notes with warm, woody accords. 

For those interested in continuing the olfactory odyssey at home, there is The Ritz-Carlton x Diptyque gift set available exclusively at The Ritz-Carlton Boutique and select hotels. A Philosykos eau de toilette and Figuier candle come housed in a box emblazoned with a bespoke pattern that merges the emblematic, black-and-white Diptyque oval with The Ritz-Carlton’s signature shade of blue.

During the festive season, guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Nomad, The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. and The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto can also enliven their senses and creativity in a wreath-making workshop hosted by Diptyque in the Club Lounge for Club Level guests. And at the hotels listed below, a charming co-branded bicycle cart pop-up will serve decadent, fig-inspired beverages: Mexican Hot Chocolate with Fig and Toasted Almonds in cold-weather cities, and a Chocolate-Fig Energy Frappe in warmer climes.

• The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
• The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
• The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
• The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
• The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City
• The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
• The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
• The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
• The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
• The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
• The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C.