The Perfume Library

Dune (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Dior · 1991

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dior Dune Eau de Toilette is a powdery, floral scent that opens fresh and settles into something sweet, spicy and woody, with a feminine, classic character. It opens bright with peony, aldehydes, mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart is floral, built on ylang-ylang, lily, jasmine and rose, and the base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, benzoin and musk, while patchouli and oakmoss add a woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer, and it suits evenings as well as daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with classic the next most common description.

Dior Addict (2002) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Dior · 2002

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Addict is a sweet, floral women's scent that sets blackberry, rose and jasmine against the warmth of Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackberry and mandarin orange leaf, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, rose, queen-of-the-night and jasmine build a full floral body. In the base, sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean pull it into a powdery, gourmand, slightly spicy warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It reads feminine, with a classic feel. Création Lamis Accuse and E. Coudray Vanille et Coco share a close profile.

Poison (Esprit de Parfum)

7.9

Dior · 1985

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) is a dense, sweet and spicy women's fragrance suited to evenings and nights out and to the fall and winter months; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, so it leaves a noticeable trail. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office are rarely chosen. About half of voters call it feminine, and many of the rest call it classic. It opens with coriander, aniseed, pimento and plum. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, neroli and rose, while cinnamon and frankincense add a spicy, smoky edge. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk sweeten it and settle into a powdery, oriental softness. Dior Poison (1992) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) have a close profile.

Eau Sauvage Parfum (2012)

8.3

Dior · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum (2012) is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built on Calabrian bergamot, Somalian myrrh and Haitian vetiver; it has been discontinued. Bright, slightly green Calabrian bergamot comes first. In the heart, Somalian myrrh adds a resinous, lightly spicy and sweet tone. Haitian vetiver forms the base: earthy, woody and a little smoky. Freshness dominates, though a warm oriental touch runs underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is the least chosen. It is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out, and also for business. Half of voters call it masculine, and most of the rest find it classic. Dior Vétiver has a close profile.

Sauvage Extrait

7.4

Dior · 2026

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Dior Sauvage Extrait opens with Provençal lavender, Ambroxan and Calabrian bergamot, then turns darker around Vietnamese oud and patchouli: a distinctly masculine scent that suits cooler seasons and evenings best. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions it is chosen for most. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most see it as masculine and modern. It is rarely chosen for daytime or the office. The top notes of lavender, bergamot and Ambroxan give a fresh, clean start. Vietnamese oud in the heart adds a resinous, smoky weight. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, Virginia cedar wood, Atlas cedar and Madagascan vetiver build a woody, earthy foundation, with spicy and animal tones running through it. Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud and Frapin Nevermore have a close profile.

Miss Dior (2021) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Dior · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hypnotic Poison (2014) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Dior · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Hypnotic Poison is a sweet, gourmand floral for women, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Jasmine sambac absolute and orange blossom absolute form the floral heart, while vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it into something warm and powdery. Liquorice brings a spicy, faintly smoky edge, and woody and oriental accents round it out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. Most read it as feminine. Givenchy Ange ou Démon and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille have a close profile.

Dolce Vita (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Dior · 1995

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dior Dolce Vita Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent where a floral and fruity core is warmed by sweet, spicy and powdery touches, and it suits both daytime and evening. It opens with magnolia, rose and lily of the valley in a floral start. In the heart, apricot and peach bring a fruity sweetness, while cinnamon warms it with spice. The base of heliotrope, vanilla and sandalwood dries down soft, powdery, woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters pick all four seasons almost equally, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and lean towards evening and daily wear. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and some as classic.

Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Dior · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Dior Midnight Poison Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery oriental floral that suits autumn and winter evenings; it reads as a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot for a bright, fruity start. Rose sits at the heart, adding a soft floral note, while amber, patchouli and vanilla in the base make it sweeter and heavier. Spicy and woody touches run through it, with an earthy trace underneath. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and they place it mainly in evening and night-out settings. The character leans clearly feminine. Dior Midnight Poison Elixir and The Dua Brand Late Night Venom have a close profile.

Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet (2014)

7.8

Dior · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, which give it a bright lift. The heart gathers Damask rose, lily of the valley and peony into a floral bouquet, softened by fruity and sweet touches. White musk in the base ties it to a clean, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters also read it as feminine and modern. Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming and Guerlain Idylle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Dior Homme Sport (2012) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Dior · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on citron and ginger and settles into iris and cedar. Citron and ginger lead, pairing bright citrus with a gentle spicy warmth. At the heart, iris adds a soft, powdery floral touch, while cedar and green notes dry the scent down onto a woody, green base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It reads masculine and modern, and it also gets chosen for sport. Joop! Berlin and Nikos Sculpture share a close profile.

Forever and ever Dior

7.9

Dior · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior Forever and ever Dior is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; everyday wear, leisure and the office come first, while night and evening sit further back. Most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine, freesia and ivy in the top give it a green, fresh opening. In the heart, almond blossom, rose and geranium bring out the floral side. In the base, musk, vanilla and nutmeg sweeten it and settle it into a soft, powdery finish, with a fruity touch running through. Floris Snow Rose and Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

J'adore Parfum d'Eau

8.0

Dior · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dior J'adore Parfum d'Eau is a fresh, floral scent, powdery and creamy with a light sweetness, a soft bouquet aimed at women. It reads as a single whole: jasmine sambac, Chinese magnolia and French neroli form a floral core. Freshness comes first, while the sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy smoothness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor fleeting. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most find it feminine. Chloé Jasminum Sambac and Dior J'adore (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Dior Homme Eau for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Dior · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Homme Eau for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, masculine scent that softens bright citrus with powdery iris; it has been discontinued. It opens with Moroccan grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Crimean coriander, giving a bright, lightly spicy citrus feel. Florentine iris absolute brings a floral, powdery softness at the heart, and Virginia cedar leaves a woody base. The sweet tones stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer; daily wear, business and leisure lead, while evening and night out are chosen less. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Dior Dior Homme Intense has a close profile.

Dior Homme Intense (2007)

8.4

Dior · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Homme Intense is a sweet, powdery men's fragrance that balances floral and woody sides, and it suits the evenings of cooler seasons best. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It has been discontinued. The scent reads as one whole: iris gives a floral, powdery softness, while vanilla and amber sweeten it into a warm, gourmand feel. Cedar and vetiver build a dry, woody frame, with spicy and oriental touches staying in the background.

Eden-Roc

7.3

Dior · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Eden-Roc is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets citrus and salty sea air against jasmine, and it suits warm weather and easy daytime wear. Citrus fruits and sea salt give it a bright, juicy feel. Jasmine brings a floral note, maritime pine adds a green freshness, and mineral notes keep everything clean and dry. A creamy touch in the accords softens the edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits genuinely in the middle. Jil Sander Sun Sea Salt & Genista and Mancera French Riviera have a close profile.

Miss Dior Chérie (2005) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dior · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior Chérie is a fresh, sweet gourmand floral for women, where woodland strawberry, cherry and pineapple form a fruity bouquet softened by violet and caramel. It opens with woodland strawberry, pineapple, mandarin orange and cherry, a fresh and sugary start. In the heart, violet, jasmine and rose lay a floral base while caramel and popcorn add the gourmand edge. Patchouli, ambergris and musk close it with a powdery warmth. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, then fall, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. It reads feminine and modern to most voters. It has been discontinued. Linn Young Flirty and La Rive Beauty have a close profile.

Dior Homme (2005)

8.4

Dior · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Homme is a sweet, powdery and leathery men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with lavender, bergamot and sage. In the heart, cardamom, iris, amber and cocoa turn it sweeter, with a powdery, gourmand softness. Vetiver, leather and patchouli settle into a woody, leathery base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and summer lagging behind. It reads masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include Dior Dior Homme Cologne (2007) and Dior Dior Homme Original (2011) (Eau de Toilette).

Fahrenheit 32 (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Dior · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Fahrenheit 32 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days best; it has been discontinued. Orange blossom opens with a citrus freshness. The heart brings iris, rose, violet and vanilla, giving a floral, powdery softness with a fruity, sweet touch behind it. Vetiver settles at the base, adding a woody, spicy footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most common settings. Most find it masculine, though some also sense a feminine side. Chanel Allure and Etro Relent have a close profile.

Rouge Trafalgar (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dior · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Dior Rouge Trafalgar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that pairs citrus with red fruit, with a light floral edge. It opens with cherry, mandarin orange, raspberry and strawberry, a fruity sweetness. Grapefruit and blackcurrant freshen the heart, and patchouli and musk settle it onto a soft base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Sauvage Eau Forte

5.8

Dior · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Dior Sauvage Eau Forte is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a spicy, woody and sweet side, and it reads as masculine and suited to daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind and winter further back. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and it is seen as masculine and modern. The scent is fresh and spicy overall. Star anise, cardamom and pepper add a warm bite, white lavender and elemi resin keep it bright, and musky and woody notes soften it. There is a sweet streak and a slightly synthetic sheen too. Marc Jacobs Bang Bang and Rituals L'Essentiel have a close profile.

Dune pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Dior · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Dune pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, green opening to a sweet, powdery, woody base, and it suits easy daytime wear. The opening of currant leaf, basil, sage and fig leaf is cool and herbal, with citrus and fruity touches softening the green. In the heart, fig tree bark, reseda and rose add a floral, powdery layer. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla bring sweetness, while sandalwood and cedarwood give it a woody frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Dilmun and Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Balade Sauvage

7.9

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Balade Sauvage is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn lags behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. The notes are fig tree, citrus fruits and marine notes. A fresh, aquatic character leads, softened by green and fruity touches. Floral, sweet and creamy tones, plus a faint spicy, woody trace, stay in the background.

Fahrenheit Absolute

8.1

Dior · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dior Fahrenheit Absolute is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with myrrh, violet and aromatic notes. Frankincense and leather form the heart, and oud with oriental notes sits in the base. The overall impression is sweet, resinous and smoky, with earthy and animal touches that make it warm and heavy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and most voters see it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Neil Morris Fragrances Fetish and Tigha The Dark Side have a close profile.