Dior perfumes: guide to 12 iconic fragrances

From the legendary Miss Dior to the blockbuster Sauvage, explore the olfactory heritage of the house of Dior.

The house of Dior and its perfumed legacy

In 1947, Christian Dior launched his first fragrance, Miss Dior, alongside his revolutionary New Look collection. Since then, the house of Dior has continuously marked the history of perfumery with bold and timeless creations.

Miss Dior, created for the couturier's sister, Catherine Dior (a resistance fighter during World War II), inaugurates a tradition of elegance and refinement that continues today. Dior perfumes embody French luxury and olfactory haute couture.

The 12 Dior perfumes in Perfumdle

Miss Dior (1947)

The house's first perfume, an elegant and timeless floral chypre. Created by Jean Carles and Paul Vacher, Miss Dior is a tribute to Catherine Dior. Notes of galbanum, jasmine, rose and patchouli.

Eau Sauvage (1966)

A revolutionary aromatic citrus created by Edmond Roudnitska. Dior's first modern masculine fragrance, it uses hedione at high concentration for the first time, creating a unique airy trail. Notes of lemon, basil, patchouli.

Poison (1985)

A powerful and provocative amber oriental. In the 80s, Poison caused scandal with its imposing trail and sulfurous name. Created by Edouard Fléchier, it remains a symbol of bold femininity. Notes of coriander, plum, amber.

Fahrenheit (1988)

A unique masculine woody floral created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac. Fahrenheit challenges conventions with its violet and leather facets. An avant-garde perfume that marked an entire generation. Notes of mandarin, violet, leather.

Dolce Vita (1994)

A feminine floral fruity evoking the Italian sweet life. Created by Pierre Bourdon and Maurice Roger, Dolce Vita captures the hedonistic spirit of the 90s. Notes of peach, magnolia, sandalwood.

Hypnotic Poison (1998)

An enchanting vanilla oriental created by Annick Menardo. More gourmand than its predecessor, Hypnotic Poison seduces with its sweet softness and magnetic trail. Notes of almond, vanilla, sandalwood.

J'adore (1999)

A luminous feminine floral by Calice Becker. J'adore quickly became one of the world's best-selling perfumes. Its generous bouquet of white flowers (ylang-ylang, damascena rose, sambac jasmine) embodies radiant femininity.

Dior Addict (2002)

An oriental floral created by Thierry Wasser. Dior Addict plays the card of modern sensuality with notes of mandarin leaf, orange blossom and bourbon vanilla. An addictive and glamorous perfume.

Dior Homme (2005)

A revolutionary masculine floral woody created by Olivier Polge. Dior Homme establishes iris as the dominant masculine note, creating a unique powdery-woody elegance. Notes of iris, cocoa, sandalwood.

Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet (2014)

A fresh floral reinterpretation of Miss Dior by François Demachy. Lighter and younger than the original, this version celebrates peony and damascena rose. A delicate spring bouquet.

Fahrenheit Le Parfum (2014)

An intensified version of Fahrenheit created by François Demachy. Fahrenheit Le Parfum strengthens the leathery and oriental facets of the original, creating a more powerful and warm concentration.

Sauvage (2015)

A masculine aromatic fougère created by François Demachy. Sauvage became the world's best-selling men's fragrance. Its spicy freshness (Calabrian bergamot, Sichuan pepper, ambroxan) seduces a new generation.

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