The Perfume Library

Leather Oud

7.2

Dior · 2010

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Dior Leather Oud is a dark, smoky, masculine scent built around leather and oud, suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Leather, oud and birch together give it a rough, smoky, earthy character. Clove and cardamom add spicy warmth, while amber and labdanum bring a resinous depth. Sandalwood and cedar firm up the woody base, and civet leaves an animal trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Sospiro Misterioso and L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh have a close profile.

Eau Noire

7.1

Dior · 2004

Floral · Green · Sweet

Dior Eau Noire is a unisex scent where a green, sweet core is shadowed by spicy, smoky tones, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with clary sage and white thyme, herbal and aromatic. Virginia cedar and lavender give the heart a woody frame, while liquorice, green stems and vanilla in the base spread a gourmand sweetness over the green. Floral and resinous sides stay in the background, and earthy, smoky tones darken the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine, though it is unisex. Serge Lutens Encens et lavande has a close profile.

Diorella (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Dior · 1972

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Diorella Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre built around melon, lemon and bergamot, and it suits everyday wear. It opens with green notes, melon, lemon, basil and bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, peach and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and vetiver closes it in a dry, woody chypre mood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, work and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, with a sizeable share calling it classic. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Iceberg Iceberg have a close profile.

Joy (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Dior · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Dior Joy Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits daytime and office wear. Mandarin orange and bergamot give it a bright citrus side, while jasmine and Grasse rose form the floral core. Sandalwood, cedar and patchouli add a woody base, and white musk brings a powdery, creamy softness. Fruity and sweet touches keep it light. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads feminine and modern. Monotheme White Musk and La Rive My Delicate have a close profile.

Sakura

7.9

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dior Sakura is a fresh, floral and softly sweet scent with a powdery, creamy feel, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays present without dominating. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Though it is unisex, more than half of voters read it as feminine. Cherry blossom, rose and almond are read together throughout. Cherry blossom and rose give the fresh, floral face; almond sweetens it and pulls it toward a powdery, creamy softness. Chloé Chloé Fleur de Parfum and Tom Ford Rose d'Amalfi have a close profile.

Miss Dior (2012) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Dior · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior is a fresh, floral perfume with sweet, powdery and lightly chypre touches, made for women, leaning towards spring and autumn; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, with some finding it modern and others classic. They lean towards spring and autumn, choose it more for evenings and nights out, and it also suits daytime wear. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, and jasmine sambac absolute sits at the heart. Musk and Indonesian patchouli form a woody, powdery base. Fruity sweetness and an oriental warmth soften the florals underneath. Perfumes with a close profile include Beyoncé Cé Lumière and Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline L'Eau de Parfum.

Higher (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dior · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dior Higher Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common occasions. It reads masculine and modern, and it is rarely chosen for nights out. It opens with pear, citrus notes, peach and basil, which give a fresh, fruity, slightly green feel. In the heart, cypress, spices and rosemary add a drier, spicier edge. Musk and pear tree wood soften the base into a woody finish, with aquatic and sweet touches along the way. Dior Higher Limited Edition Black and Kappa Marino have a close profile.

Dior Homme Sport (2017)

7.3

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Dior Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, light enough for the gym or an easy daytime outing. It opens with pear, grapefruit, citron and blood orange, a fruity, slightly sweet brightness. In the heart, elemi resin, pink pepper and nutmeg add spice. Sandalwood and Haitian vetiver ground it in a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure, sport and the office lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. Dior Homme Sport Very Cool Spray and Dior Sauvage Very Cool Spray have a close profile.

Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming

7.6

Dior · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming is a fresh, floral and sweet powdery rose scent made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it is also worn in the evening and at the office. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with red fruits, giving a sweet, fruity start. The heart is Grasse rose absolute, Damask rose and peony, with rose clearly in charge. White musk in the base softens it and leaves a powdery, creamy finish. Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet and Jardin Bohème Mémoires d'Amour have a close profile.

Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle

7.9

Dior · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle is a sweet, powdery floral built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose; it has been discontinued. The flowers sit on a sweet base: heliotrope and vanilla orchid pull the scent towards powdery and gourmand, while bitter almond and orange blossom add a slight twist to that sweetness. Sandalwood and musk give it a soft, woody depth, and caraway brings a spicy edge. Most voters pick it for autumn and winter, and see it as an evening or night-out scent. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters read it as feminine. Tesori d'Oriente Fiore del Dragone and Nicolaï Kiss Me Tender have a close profile.

Vétiver

8.1

Dior · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Vétiver is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a green, earthy, smoky woody character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, though evenings and nights out hold their own. Voters read it mostly as masculine and classic. Sicilian grapefruit gives a bright, fresh start. In the heart, Robusta coffee adds a spicy, slightly roasted note. Haitian vetiver dominates the base, and the scent settles into an earthy, smoky woodiness.

Jules (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Dior · 1980

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Dior Jules Eau de Toilette is a green, leathery men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top opens spicy and herbal with tarragon, lavender, cumin and bergamot. In the heart, rose, jasmine, sandalwood and cedar bring a floral side onto a woody base. The base of oakmoss, leather and amber gives it an earthy, animalic, resinous fougère character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out get the most votes. More than half of voters find it masculine, and a good share call it classic. Charles Jourdan Un Homme and Maxim's pour Homme have a close profile.

New Look

6.4

Dior · 2023

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Dior New Look is a unisex scent built on amber, frankincense and aldehydes, with a fresh, powdery feel. The aldehydes give it a clean, slightly synthetic brightness, while the amber and frankincense pull it towards something resinous, smoky and spicy. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers, and the powdery side stays in the background. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with spring just ahead; it is picked most for leisure and daily wear, with business in third place. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly equal, so it does not lean clearly to either side.

Dioramour

8.1

Dior · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dior Dioramour is a fresh, powdery floral that leans towards spring and summer; it is described as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine and iris form the core of the scent. Fresh and floral accords come first, with a powdery, creamy softness and a light sweetness alongside. The animalic notes stay in the background, adding a warm, skin-like depth to the flowers. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It is suggested mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and it gets fewer votes for evening and night out. Most voters call its character feminine, followed by classic and modern. Monotheme Extrait d'Iris and Le Blanc Iris have a close profile.

Miss Dior Rose N'Roses (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dior · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Miss Dior Rose N'Roses Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance led by Damask rose and Grasse rose. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a soft, quiet trail. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. The top is dominated by Damask rose and Grasse rose. In the heart, Italian mandarin orange, bergamot zest and geranium add a citrusy freshness. White musk in the base settles the scent into something powdery and lightly sweet. Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming and Dior J'adore (Eau de Toilette) (2016) have a close profile.

Tendre Poison (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Dior Tendre Poison Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it suits daily and leisure wear best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, tangerine and galbanum for a fresh, green start. The heart carries rose, tuberose, neroli and honey in a sweet floral mix. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, powdery base. Dior Addict Eau Fraîche and Jil Sander Background have a close profile.

Jasmin des Anges (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Dior Homme Sport (2008) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Dior · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dior Homme Sport (2008) Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh citrus blend of grapefruit, rosemary and bergamot and settles on vetiver and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. The top is grapefruit, rosemary, citron and bergamot, with aquatic and green accords adding to the freshness. In the heart, ginger and lavender bring a spicy edge while elemi resin softens it. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood leaves a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, with sport close behind. It reads clearly masculine. Armaf Tag-Him and Yves Saint Laurent Y have a close profile.

Mitzah

8.1

Dior · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dior Mitzah is a discontinued women's fragrance, a sweet, spicy and resinous scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Cinnamon, spices and honey come first; rose, patchouli and coriander soften that sweetness and set it on a woody base. Labdanum and frankincense add a resinous, faintly smoky warmth. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental, with a powdery side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It is mostly linked with evenings and nights out. Though made for women, a share of voters read it as masculine, so the line between the two is not sharp.

Spice Blend

7.7

Dior · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Dior Spice Blend is a spicy, sweet unisex fragrance led by cinnamon, ginger and two kinds of pepper. Bay rum and rum absolute lay a sweet, faintly boozy warmth beneath the spices. Cinnamon, Madagascar pepper, pink pepper and ginger bring a dry, sharp heat, while fresh and woody accents keep the sweetness from turning heavy and a powdery touch softens the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is described as unisex. Cartier Must de Cartier pour Homme Essence and Giorgio Armani Eau de Nuit have a close profile.

New Look 1947

7.8

Dior · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dior New Look 1947 is a floral women's fragrance built on a heart of rose, jasmine, tuberose and iris, with a sweet, powdery finish of vanilla and benzoin. Most voters call it feminine, with some reading it as classic or modern. It leans towards spring and summer, and fall suits it well too. Daily, leisure and business wear fit it best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It has been discontinued. Ylang-ylang opens with a bright floral note. The heart of rose, jasmine, tuberose and iris turns powdery and creamy, and the base of benzoin and vanilla sweetens it, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background and the fresh accord keeps it light. Dior Souffle de Soie and Dupetit Magnolia have a close profile.

Aqua Fahrenheit

7.2

Dior · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Aqua Fahrenheit is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built on citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a distant third and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call its character masculine, with modern in second place. Mandarin orange and grapefruit open it with bright citrus. In the heart, basil, mint and violet add a green, lightly floral turn, and vetiver and leather underneath give it a woody, leathery base. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Sport and Eau d'Italie Acqua Decima have a close profile.

Eau Sauvage Extrême (2010)

7.8

Dior · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Eau Sauvage Extrême is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance with a woody, earthy, chypre-leaning finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter close behind, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine, and some as classic. Bergamot, grapefruit and Sicilian lemon open it with bright citrus. In the heart, jasmine, mint, basil, French lavender and elemi resin push that freshness towards the green and spicy. The base of vetiver, Virginia cedar, chypre accord and patchouli settles into an earthy, woody ground. Dior Eau Sauvage Extrême (1982) and Louis Vuitton Orage have a close profile.

J'adore L'Or (2023) (Essence de Parfum)

7.7

Dior · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior J'adore L'Or Essence de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent built on Rosa centifolia absolute, orange blossom absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as one whole. A fresh, green floral character comes first, softened by a sweet, creamy side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as daily wear. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Dior J'adior - J'adore L'Or (Parfum Solide) and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Le Beau Parfum.