Our take
What does Belle de Jour smell like?
Belle de Jour joined Dior's Collection Privée in 2018, composed by François Demachy. Like the rest of the collection it's meant for anyone. Dior doesn't publish a detailed pyramid. The house talks about a velvety peach opening, a rose heart and a woody trail, and its pages also highlight pear. On skin it starts like a ripe peeled peach, juicy and a little fuzzy. Pear adds a crunchier, greener sparkle on top. Then the rose arrives, fresh and dewy, with no jammy side. The woody base is pale and soft. It works as a foundation rather than a signature. The result is minimal and comforting, like a clean cotton scarf left in the sun. Next to Miss Dior it feels less powdery and fruitier, and its ambitions are smaller. Longevity is fine, though projection stays low.
When to wear it
A fair-weather scent for daytime, weekends or holidays. Three or four sprays on clothing help it last.
It belongs to the Floral, Fruity family. Belle de Jour is one of 72 creations by Dior in our encyclopedia.
