The Perfume Library

Dita von Teese

7.2

Dita von Teese · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dita von Teese by Dita von Teese opens with bergamot, peony and Madagascar pepper, then moves into Bulgarian rose and jasmine as a sweet, spicy floral for women; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and peony give a light brightness at first, and the pepper adds spice. At the heart, Bulgarian rose, tiaré and jasmine fill out the floral side. The base of musk, patchouli, gaiac wood and sandalwood settles the sweetness into a powdery, woody, slightly smoky finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters choose fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out. Most see it as feminine and classic.

Erotique

6.8

Dita von Teese · 2013

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Dita von Teese Erotique is a smoky, leathery women's fragrance with a spicy edge, suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with rose, pepper and coriander, where the floral side is sharpened by spice. In the heart, leather sits beside Bulgarian rose, and the base of gaiac wood, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk builds a woody, resinous, animal ground. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most votes call it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine. Guerlain Cuir Intense and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

Rouge

7.2

Dita von Teese · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dita von Teese Rouge is an oriental women's fragrance that pairs a floral, sweet core with spice, smoke and a powdery woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and Lapsang Souchong tea, spicy and a little smoky. The heart brings amber, magnolia and gaiac wood, so the floral side rests on a woody footing. Patchouli, sandalwood and tonka bean carry it down to a sweet, powdery, warm base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Half of voters find it feminine, and a good share call it classic. Dior Ambre Nuit and Oriflame Amber Elixir Night have a close profile.

Vaniteese

7.3

Dita von Teese · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Dita von Teese Vaniteese is a powdery, creamy floral where sweetness sits on a woody base, and it reads mostly as a feminine perfume. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a fair following. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. Most character votes call it feminine. The top has hawthorn, orange blossom and mimosa; in the heart, ambrette seed, lilac and orris root add a powdery softness. Vetiver, cashmere wood and musk ground the florals in a woody, creamy base. Narciso Rodriguez Narciso (Eau de Parfum Poudrée) and Kayali Musk Santal | 34 have a close profile.

Victresse

7.5

Dita von Teese · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Dita von Teese Victresse is a spicy, woody and resinous women's fragrance with a smoky, earthy edge. It opens with rosewood, frankincense resin and black pepper, a dry, spicy, resinous start. Gaiac wood, rose and styrax form the heart, where the rose reads as a woody, smoky shade rather than a soft floral. Sandalwood, ambroxan and cashmere wood in the base settle it into a warm, smooth woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daytime. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but a good share see it as masculine. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Bentley for Men Absolute have a close profile.

FleurTeese

6.9

Dita von Teese · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dita von Teese FleurTeese is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with jasmine sambac, Casablanca lily and bergamot, then moves into purple lilac, heliotrope and iris at the heart. Cedarwood, musk and sandalwood set the base, giving it a woody, powdery footing. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with sweetness and a slightly synthetic note in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and lean towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Most see it as feminine. Engelsrufer Love and Ulric de Varens Iris Romantique have a close profile.

Vedette

7.7

Dita von Teese · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dita von Teese Vedette is a floral women's fragrance led by rose and peony that settles softly into musk and sandalwood. The top holds rose, geranium and bay rum, while the heart adds peony, heather and Turkish rose absolute for a deeper floral core. In the base, musk, ambergris and sandalwood give it a woody, powdery and creamy warmth. Fruity and sweet accents soften the flowers, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it leans towards night out and evening wear while still working for daily use. Most voters find it feminine. Ojar Wood Whisper and Kenzo Kenzo Femme - Once upon a Time have a close profile.