Our take
What does Gris Dior smell like?
François Demachy composed this chypre in 2013 for La Collection Privée Christian Dior. It was first called Gris Montaigne, after the grey of the original boutique on avenue Montaigne, and later renamed Gris Dior. Bergamot opens briefly and does not linger. Two roses follow, Turkish and Damask, with jasmine sambac kept in the background. Nothing about them is jammy. The petals feel cool, almost mineral. The base is the real point. Indonesian patchouli and moss lay down something earthy and slightly bitter, which amber rounds off without adding sugar. It recalls the old chypres, the first Miss Dior among them, but the texture is cleaner and less powdery. The name fits. Gris Dior never raises its voice and stays legible from morning to night.
When to wear it
Year-round except in a heatwave, from the office to dinner. It suits anyone who likes dry scents, regardless of gender.
It belongs to the Floral, Chypre family. Gris Dior is one of 72 creations by Dior in our encyclopedia.
