Our take
What does J'adore L'Or Essence de Parfum smell like?
François Demachy created J'adore L'Or in 2010 as a more concentrated take on J'adore from 1999. Dior never published a full pyramid, but the press at the time described two flower absolutes resting on absolutes of tonka bean and Tahitian vanilla. Centifolia rose leads, rich and honeyed. Grasse jasmine joins it straight away with a sunny, almost fruity note. Patchouli and labdanum then darken the heart with a resinous edge. The base is very soft, a golden blend of tonka, vanilla and amber that stays on the skin for hours. It is denser and warmer than J'adore itself. Demachy reworked the formula in 2017. Then Francis Kurkdjian recomposed it in 2023 as L'Or de J'adore, putting orange blossom up front. The 2010 version is no longer sold new.
When to wear it
Autumn and winter, dressed-up evenings and big occasions. One or two sprays; the concentration does the work.
It belongs to the Floral family. J'adore L'Or Essence de Parfum is one of 72 creations by Dior in our encyclopedia.
