The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres, comprising a) one or more fatty substances other than the fatty alcohols b), which are preferably liquid and non-silicone, and b) one or more fatty alcohols comprising at least 20 carbon atoms, c) (2,5- diaminophenyl)ethanol; d) optionally one or more couplers; e) optionally one or more basifying agents; f) one or more chemical oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide, and the content of fatty substances a) and b) in the composition representing in total at least 10% and preferably more than 25% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. The present invention also relates to a process using this composition and to a multi- compartment device suitable for performing the said process.