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Dioressence by Dior

Women 1969

Brand
Dior
Perfumer
Max Gavarry

Description

Dioressence by Dior is a chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1969, this scent was created by nose Max Gavarry. The top notes feature patchouli, green notes, aldehydes, bergamot, orange, and fruity notes; the heart notes include geranium, cinnamon, carnation, iris root, rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, violet, and neroli; the base notes consist of oakmoss, patchouli, benzoin, styrax, vetiver, vanilla, and…

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 31%
  • Spring 21%
  • Summer 11%
  • Autumn 37%
  • Day 54%
  • Night 46%

Key notes

Community

1,217 votes

  • Positive 88%
  • Negative 9.7%
  • Neutral 2.5%
positive reviews 1.2 k community votes
LongevityLong-lasting SillageStrong Best momentAutumn CharacterUnisex

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In the collection

Leading answer I own it

3,104 votes

Season

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Leading answer Autumn

740 votes

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Leading answer Day

491 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Dioressence

Main accord warm-spicy Year 1969 Gender Women Perfumer Max Gavarry

Dioressence by Dior is a chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1969, this scent was created by nose Max Gavarry. The top notes feature patchouli, green notes, aldehydes, bergamot, orange, and fruity notes; the heart notes include geranium, cinnamon, carnation, iris root, rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, violet, and neroli; the base notes consist of oakmoss, patchouli, benzoin, styrax, vetiver, vanilla, and musk.

Woods and mosses Green, herbal and fougère Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers Spices White flowers Resins and balsams

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Longevity

Leading answer Long-lasting

259 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Strong

326 votes

Character

Leading answer Balanced

128 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

93 votes

Community reviews

3 reviews

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  1. An absolute classic for women over 40, with a beautiful composition. I already have a miniature tucked away in my collection.

  2. charlotinable

    I own two vials of this celestial scent: super sensual, refined, and exquisite. It lasts for hours, and the dry-down on the skin is divine, evoking class and that monarchical touch of the great Dior house. Pure beauty.

  3. beto_ruiz

    I gifted it to my wife shortly after we married; it was offered at a great bargain and the moment I smelled it, I loved it. It’s very potent, like perfumes from its era; it could even be worn by a man as a modern woody fragrance. It boasts rich mossy and woody notes with an exquisite floral touch. My wife didn’t take to it as much, perhaps because she found it too strong (since then I’ve become more observant of her tastes, and everything I’ve gifted her since has been a hit). It probably suits women over 45 today, or those who appreciate the old school. I haven’t seen it again, but I certainly enjoyed its aroma.