Truth be told, Dior is probably the only designer brand that has stayed consistent with their relevance as far as fragrances are concerned. A whiff of a Dior scent is like a happiness inducer on a gloomy daily and instantly makes you feel special (even if its for a few hours). Dior perfumes have been a favourite amongst celebrities and fragrance connoisseurs for years. Not only is the brand's packaging super chic, but the elevated scents will earn you plenty of compliments, so here are our favourite picks.
Adore Some Dior? Here Are The Best Dior Fragrances For Women!
Oud Ispahan
Okay, so we know it costs an arm and a leg. But if you have the means, Dior's Oud Ispahan is the one perfume you need to invest in! Voluptuous with an edge of daring, the woody and floral silage of this eau de parfum feels bougie to the core. The Dior website describes this one as leaving behind a trail of a strong, unforgettable character in its wake, and we have to agree that stands true! Since it's not available online, pick this up on your next travel abroad.
Top Notes: Labdanum
Middle Notes: Rose, patchouli and saffron
Base Notes: Oud, sandalwood and cedar
Vanilla Diorama
Inspired by the Parisian restaurant Maxim's dessert created just for the man himself, Christian Dior, the Diorama Gourmand. Vanilla Diorama eau de parfum evokes this delightful contrast with ambery and gourmand. Aunisex eau de parfum, it resembles an exquisitely creamy vanilla mousseline, pricked with orange zests over a backdrop of bitter cocoa so bascially its a mix of vanilla notes with zestiness of the citrus and warmth of the amber. Get your hands on it on your next travel abroad or try checking in their Delhi or Mumbai stores.
Top Notes: Orange, Pink Pepper and Lemon
Middle Notes: Rum Cacao and Cardamom
Base Notes: Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli
Dior J'adore Eau De Parfum
The crowd-pleaser, Dior J'adore is a floral scent meant for today's women according to the brand. A floral fragrance that smells like a curation of the nicest and freshest flowers. Essence of ylang-ylang with its floral-fruity notes and essence of Damascus rose from Turkey; blend well with a rare duo of jasmine grandiflorum from Grasse and Indian sambac jasmine with a somewhat fruity and slightly sensual twists making this perfume an OG. However, skip this one if you don't like your scent fruity and sweet.
Top Notes: Pear, melon, magnolia, peach, mandarin, orange and bergamot
Middle Notes: Jasmine, lily of the valley, tuberose, freesia, rose, orchid, plum and velvet
Base Notes: Musk, vanilla, blackberry and cedar
Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau De Toilette
Intoxicating bitter almond and carvi, opulent Sambac jasmine, mysterious Jacaranda and sensuous vanilla and musk are the notes that make this potion a compelling, bewitching fragrance fusion. Intoxicating yet alluring, the rich scent features a refreshing heart of jasmine enhanced with notes of bitter almond and sensual vanilla. This one's not for the faint-hearted and makes for the perfect pick for beauties who like their perfumes strong and out there with loads of complexity.
Top Notes: Coriander, orange blossom, plum, black pepper, and star anise
Middle Notes: Tuberose Absolute, rose de mai, carnation, jasmine, labdanum, berries, cinnamon, honey
Base Notes: Vanilla, Amber, sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, heliotrope, opopanax and musk
JOY by Dior Eau De Parfum Intense
The Eau de Parfum Intense of this fragrance is a new offering that feels like a radiant burst of flowers with a joyful trail of floral notes that are quite nuanced and not at all basic. The dazzling light of juicy citrus blends with the colourful shine of Grasse rose and jasmine, heightened by an enveloping woody echo of sandalwood tinged with vanilla to give you a floral fragrance that's sweet but unique.
Top Notes: Neroli and bergamot
Middle Notes: Jasmine and Grasse Rose
Base Notes: Vanilla, musk, tonka bean and sandalwood
Dior Addict Eau De Parfum
Let's just start by saying that we are 'addicted' to the shape of the bottle of this one. Dior Addict EDP unleashes fresh and captivating top notes with its blend of mandarin leaf with Tunisian orange blossom. Intense and vibrant, it reveals a powerful heart of jasmine sambac that brings in that soft femininity and sensuality. The base introduces that exquisite warmth of bourbon vanilla that honestly smells like an expensive liquor. It is full without being opulent and charming without being too demonstrative.
Top Notes: Blackberry, mandarin leaf and silk tree blossom
Middle Notes: Jasmine, orange blossom, night blooming cereus and rose
Base Notes: Vanilla, tonka bean and Mysore sandalwood
Dior Miss Dior Eau De Toilette
Every clean girl's go-to designer scent, Miss Dior is one of the most iconic perfumes to exist. The composition is fresh and heady, with blood orange and mandarin for top notes. At the heart, lily of the valley brings freshness and lightness to the spicy burst of Grasse rose. The base is of clear patchouli which ties in all of these notes beautifully. The heart of the EDT swirls with the spicy burst of Grasse Rose. All in all, a simple, clean and fresh fragrance for fans of florals.
Top Notes: Blood orange
Middle Notes: Damask Rose, Bulgarian rose and neroli
Base Note: Patchouli.
Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming Eau De Parfum
If the Miss Dior is too simple for you, then give this one a try! Sophistication in a bottle, the Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming Eau de Parfum is an extravagant floral delight you return to again and again. In addition to the floral notes of the OG Miss Dior, delectable tangy red berry notes are brought in to give it that zing of mischievousness that's hard to resist.
Top notes: Raspberry, Black currant, pomegranate and pink pepper
Middle Notes: May rose and peony
Base Notes: White musk