Diorissimo
Diorissimo by Dior is a feminine-leaning eau de toilette from 1956 in the premium price tier. It opens with lily of the valley, bergamot and ylang-ylang, moves into jasmine, lilac, rosewood and magnolia and dries down to sandalwood, civet and musk. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Lily of the Valley Clean, green, dewy floral. Reads as 'fresh laundry' to most people.
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Heart
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Lilac Cool, powdery spring floral. Nostalgic and slightly soapy.
- Rosewood Soft, rosy wood. Gentle and slightly floral.
- Magnolia Lemony white floral. Bright and clean rather than heavy.
Dry-down
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Civet Sharp, faecal and intense on its own. In trace amounts it makes florals glow.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
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