The Perfume Library

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.

Colonia Pura

7.4

Acqua di Parma · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura is a fresh, citrus-led scent that leans towards spring and summer and is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with Italian bergamot, Italian orange and Paraguayan petigrain, a bright and slightly green citrus. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, French narcissus absolute and Russian coriander bring a floral, lightly spicy turn. The base of Virginia cedar, Indonesian patchouli and musk softens it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Etat Libre d'Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau and Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have 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.

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.

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.

Chinotto di Liguria

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Chinotto di Liguria is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with green, lightly sweet and floral sides that suits warm days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither lingers for long nor fades quickly. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter trails far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and it reads as masculine and feminine in similar measure, so unisex fits. It opens with chinotto and mandarin orange in front. In the heart, rosemary, geranium and cardamom add a green, spicy edge, and jasmine softens the floral side. Patchouli and musk settle it into a calm, lightly sweet base. Le Couvent Aqua Solis and Lancôme Benghal have a close profile.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Colonia Futura

7.4

Acqua di Parma · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura is a unisex fougère cologne that pairs bright citrus with a green, woody backbone. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, with fall in second place and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions, and most voters read it as masculine or classic. It opens with grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot, lemon and pink pepper, so citrus leads while the pepper adds a spicy edge. Clary sage and lavender move in at the heart, giving it its fougère shape. Vetiver at the base keeps the freshness on a woody, green line. Castle Forbes 1445 and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme L'Eau 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.

Rosa Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that pairs bright citrus with a powdery flower heart and a clearly feminine character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and easy to wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Over half of those voting call it feminine. Sicilian mandarin orange, pepper and Calabrian bergamot open it bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, peony, lily of the valley, violet and Rosa centifolia absolute bring a green, powdery floral note. Ambergris, musk and Virginia cedar soften it into a woody base.