Dioressence Dior

Fragrance Story

Dioressence by Dior is a Chypre fragrance for women. Dioressence was launched in 1969. The nose behind this fragrance is Max Gavarry. Top notes are Patchouli, Green Notes, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Cinnamon, Geranium, Carnation, Orris Root, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Jasmine and Tuberose; base notes are Oakmoss, Patchouli, Benzoin, Styrax, Vetiver, Vanilla and Musk.

Composition Profile

warm spicy 100%
woody 85%
earthy 70%
aromatic 60%
mossy 50%
amber 40%
green 35%
floral 30%
fresh spicy 25%
patchouli 20%

About the Perfumer

Max Gavarry

Max Gavarry

Max Gavarry is a French perfumer who has worked with major houses like Dior, Dolce&Gabbana, and Guy Laroche. He created iconic fragrances such as Dioressence for Dior and Dolce&Gabbana Pour Homme (1994). Gavarry's style often blends floral, fruity, and woody notes, as seen in L'insolent by Charles Jourdan and J'ai Osé by Guy Laroche. His work is known for its elegance and lasting impact on modern perfumery.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Patchouli Patchouli
Green Notes Green Notes
Aldehydes Aldehydes
Bergamot Bergamot
Orange Orange
Fruity Notes Fruity Notes

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Cinnamon Cinnamon
Geranium Geranium
Carnation Carnation
Orris Root Orris Root
Rose Rose
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Violet Violet
Jasmine Jasmine
Tuberose Tuberose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Oakmoss Oakmoss
Patchouli Patchouli
Benzoin Benzoin
Styrax Styrax
Vetiver Vetiver
Vanilla Vanilla
Musk Musk
Unique Character

Dioressence Dior by Dior offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Dioressence Dior embodies the distinctive style of Dior while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

Dioressence Dior is Ideal For

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