Name: Dioressence Parfum
Brand: Dior
Rating: 4.54 (155 reviews)

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Dioressence Parfum by Dior is an aldehydic floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1979, this scent was created by perfumer Guy Robert. The top notes are green, patchouli, aldehydes, bergamot, fruity notes, and orange; the heart notes include carnation, iris root, geranium, cinnamon, violet, rose, neroli, jasmine, and ylang-ylang; the base notes feature patchouli, benzoin, musk, and vanilla.

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Selene

July 14, 2017

There’s plenty of debate over whether Dioressence launched in ’69 or ’79 but old photos and bottles confirm it was already sold in multiple versions—eau de parfum cream and oil—as early as 1970. Created by Guy Robert it was inspired by Miss Dior but with a more animalic twist. In 1979 Max Gavarry relaunched it with a new bottle and box shifting from that loud sky blue to a deep petrol blue with the Dior logo. The real question is whether it changed at all; some say it smells identical while others claim the ’79 version has more spice possibly influenced by Opium and Cinnabar. It went through major reformulations in the ’90s and 2000s. I tested the extract from Gavarry’s 1979 version: even without spraying I noticed its velvety narcotic aura. Upon application the bitter earthy geranium paired with patchouli and sandalwood hits hard. Then the green balsamic notes and spicy touch really step forward. It reminds me of Chamade but it’s earthier and spicier. Over time the violet and cinnamon which were initially masked start to emerge. The fruity and vanilla facets soften that initial bitterness turning it sweet and musky. The herbal notes become more prominent the spice calms down and the ylang-ylang really shines. Dioressence is pure perfection.

Green
Cinnamon
Geranium
Patchouli

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Selene

July 14, 2017

There’s plenty of debate over whether Dioressence launched in ’69 or ’79 but old photos and bottles confirm it was already sold in multiple versions—eau de parfum cream and oil—as early as 1970. Created by Guy Robert it was inspired by Miss Dior but with a more animalic twist. In 1979 Max Gavarry relaunched it with a new bottle and box shifting from that loud sky blue to a deep petrol blue with the Dior logo. The real question is whether it changed at all; some say it smells identical while others claim the ’79 version has more spice possibly influenced by Opium and Cinnabar. It went through major reformulations in the ’90s and 2000s. I tested the extract from Gavarry’s 1979 version: even without spraying I noticed its velvety narcotic aura. Upon application the bitter earthy geranium paired with patchouli and sandalwood hits hard. Then the green balsamic notes and spicy touch really step forward. It reminds me of Chamade but it’s earthier and spicier. Over time the violet and cinnamon which were initially masked start to emerge. The fruity and vanilla facets soften that initial bitterness turning it sweet and musky. The herbal notes become more prominent the spice calms down and the ylang-ylang really shines. Dioressence is pure perfection.
- Green
- Cinnamon
- Geranium
- Patchouli

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