Gris Dior
Gris Dior by Dior is an unisex eau de parfum from 2017 in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, lemon and coriander, moves into lavender, orris root and jasmine and dries down to patchouli, oakmoss and musk. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
- Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
Heart
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Orris Root Iris root aged for years. Buttery, powdery, unmistakably refined.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Dry-down
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
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