Miss Dior Le Parfum by Dior

Beautiful and elegant, it opens with a potent patchouli blended with citrus. It then evolves into a warm amber base that projects well and lasts incredibly long on the skin.

When the Miss Dior EDP 2012 feels too sweet and cloying, this one arrives to save the day. I bought it blind after reading reviews, and what a beauty. It’s the most adult of the current versions (excluding the green/aldehydic remakes). The downside is that the rose fades quickly and then the amber takes over.

Very long-lasting, a wonderful rose fragrance. Worth every penny.

I like it. It starts with orange-rose, a bit overwhelming and intrusive, giving way to a nice rose-amber-vanilla combination. During the development, the rose drops and a generous patchouli rises. It has a strawberry fruity touch at times. It ends with amber and patchouli. It’s a sweet, warm, intense, elegant, and feminine fragrance. The truth is, I’ve liked it. The opening might be the least attractive phase. The heart is the most interesting part. Nuclear performance. Not very versatile. For autumn and winter. For night. Extremely long-lasting. Heavy sillage.

Strong, full-bodied, elegant, and durable perfume, well-formulated and balanced. Starts with sweet mandarin, followed by roses, and concentrates into patchouli, highlighting the amber notes throughout. It improved upon its predecessor by removing the sweet popcorn note; the previous version didn’t work for me because it was too dry. Was it necessary to discontinue it?

For me, this perfume is Roses and Patchouli. I don’t feel the other notes; on my skin, only those stand out, and I adore it. I bought several bottles and backups because I was afraid it would disappear, as it’s not common to find it in perfumeries. It’s an elegant, sophisticated perfume, like the ones from before that make today’s ones special. I think it’s not in fashion, it’s timeless in the good sense. There’s too much patchouli, so I don’t recommend it to those who don’t like the note. The roses make it special, and it’s one of the best I have with that note. It lasts all day; in fact, it’s one of the longest-lasting from the Dior house. I like to wear it with elegant clothes and on cold days. Aroma and bottle are super elegant. I bought it blind because a friend insisted I shouldn’t miss it; it was really a great discovery that I hope to always have in my collection.

In my opinion, this perfume had everything to enchant: the bottle, the color, the advertising, the typography, EVERYTHING. The problem is… it doesn’t enchant me. It’s a good, generic, and elegant perfume, but in that category, Elie Saab Parfume could be more standout. It’s like people who are very good-looking but hollow, anyway, it’s a good perfume. Perhaps French culture with its overused aesthetic evocation remains pleasant; that’s this perfume. It’s not complicated, it’s minimal, talc-y, clean, tender, elegant, it doesn’t fail… well, possibly in summer because it’s a bit heavy for warm climates. Overall, it’s a very beautiful and collectible scent, considering Dior compulsively reformulates many of its valuable creations. All the notes are wrapped in a talc-y soap created by roses and amber, so the base notes always accompany the opening notes like the orange. The roses are perceptible but in a complicated way, evoking ethereal and pristine femininity. More than defined notes, it evokes experiences: a day in the quiet, luxurious neighborhood of a city, a house surrounded by finely selected flowers that permeate the air with a subtle scent, all in that light and spotless place. A woman in a pale pink tulle dress, perfectly coiffed, with barely noticeable makeup, light, serious, beautiful, and dreamy like few others; on her table, all kinds of powdered sugar desserts and pink macarons.

I loved it. I bought it without testing it, trusting only the reviews, and I was right. It’s very romantic yet elegant and feminine, perfect for a lady. Excellent quality, though the sillage is moderate. I think it’s for women in their middle years, though I liked it at 20 too. Now I’m trying other things, but I’ll come back for this jewel someday. Perfect for the office and all year round.

Both previous reviews by Denise and ArantxA87 were accurate and I loved them. Here’s my contribution: I’ve always wanted to own a Miss Dior, but none won me over. At Fragancias Aprendemos, we learn every day; sometimes the notes tell us if we’ll like it, even if we get it wrong. A few days ago, I went to a store and took the last bottle without a tester; I took the risk because it’s expensive, but with the good news that I could return it if I didn’t like it. When I opened the box and saw that liquid gold (as Denise described), I thought it was horrible, smelling like old perfume, and said: “They tricked me!”. The perfume was old, strong, and stale. I was so disappointed that, driving with the radio on, I forgot about it. But when I got home, I felt a creamy, feminine, sensual, and floral scent that seduced me. It couldn’t be, I opened the bottle again and applied it to another part of my body; the same thing happened: old smell and disappointment. I thought I’d wait and see if it was you, and yes, it was. This perfume should be called Lady Dior Vintage, as it’s divine but a mature and sensual scent, as if you were in another era, for a Lady, not a Miss (in my opinion). It can’t be misunderstood by the opening; it requires patience to reach the best, its dry-down. It is undoubtedly the best I’ve heard from Dior, without taking away merit from its other victories. It smells like love (as ArantxA87 said), it’s a pleasant surprise, necessary for cypress lovers like me. God willing, they don’t stop making it.

Let me clarify that it’s one of my favorites. On my skin, it starts a bit sharp due to the orange, but after 10 minutes, it transforms into a velvety sweetness, amber-rose, nothing cloying. Almost at the base, the rose and amber remain, and patchouli appears, balancing the sweetness so it’s not cloying. Since it’s a parfum, this stage lasts hours and is my favorite. It stays velvety until the end. It gives me a feeling of warmth and security. Some women my age say it smells old, but I think it’s because of its elegance and classicism; they just smell the top notes with the orange, which can be dated. It’s quite strong, but in moderate doses, it’s not annoying (be careful when applying!). I use it for special occasions or cool nights; forbidden in summer. It differs from current sweet scents that feel adolescent or summery. This is for people aged 20 to 70; my grandmother and I adore it. It’s absolutely classic. I recommend it to those who like sweet and strong scents. If you prefer fresh fruity notes, it’s not for you. You need to love amber, rose, and patchouli. Some compare it to Coco Mademoiselle, but for me, they’re different. It reminds me of Amarige Mariage and its power to La Vie est Belle. I haven’t heard Miss Dior Cherie, but I know some feel it’s similar, with this one being less fruity and more elegant. When I wear it, I feel like I’m dressed up. It’s very well made and excellent. In short, it’s not for everyone, but for me, it’s a delight. Liquid gold!