Description
Diorissimo is a romantic fragrance of the 50’s. At its heart, a gentle lily of the valley, blooms as Dior’s favorite “fortune” flower. Diorissimo is fresh and clear, just like a dewy, spring morning in the woods. Top notes include lily-of-the- valley and ylang-ylang, the heart is composed of amaryllis and boronia, leaving a jasmine trail.
Christian Dior believed that lily-of-the valley is the symbol of hope, happiness and joy. French consider lily of the valley as the legendary flower. According to the legend a brave and fearless fighter, called Saint Leonard wanted, to spend his days among the flowers and trees and live a life dedicated to God. He asked permission to go live in the woods. A dragon called Temptetaion lived in those woods. They fought and blood was spilled. Leonard bravely fought the dragon until it was defeated. Poisonous weeds began to grow where the dragon spilled his blood, but beds of lilies of the valley started to grom wherever the ground was moistened with Saint Leonard’s. The French believe that lily-of-the valley is a holy flower and so did Christian Dior whichinspired the creation of this wonderful fragrance.
The creator from Grasse, France, Edmond Roudnitska, wanted to create a perfume that would be revolutionary and break the trend of sweet perfumes that were dominating the market. The goal was to simplifie perfume’s formula and create a perfume that’s simple and luminous. He dreamed of perfume similar to that of muguet that enveloped his senses when he was resting in his garden. Dior and Roudnitska met in 1955 and made their dream come true in 1956- Diorissimo was created!The perfume was represented by an illustration by René Gruau.According to Christian Dior, Diorissimo is the perfume of his spirit, or, “the scented expression of his soul”.
sypsuplidwips – :
This has been a favorite for 20 years and I have an embarrassing number of vintage bottles squirreled away. It’s rich, but still fresh, with a crystalline purity. I get lots of jasmine in this and I love it layered alongside my favorite sandalwood oil, since it doesn’t have a lot in the way of base notes. I know it’s considered the essence of spring, but I love it all year. It’s such a happy scent.
I’m dying to try the modern extrait as I hear it’s quite good.
08051979loi – :
I think of this fragrance as a family jewel; unique, precious, magical. It was the scent of my mom.
I will wait patiently for the day when I can wear it, as a balm, again.
turcinskii – :
Very realistic lily of the valley. Might just be that my nose is not a “note detector”, but it’s almost a solinote fragrance for me. Very uplifting, pure, dewy lily of the valley. Perfect scent for spring, sillage and longevity are rather moderate, so I guess one could go with a heavier hand on this one. Safe blind buy for lovers of fresh florals.
Assoniforse – :
The warmest lily of the valley I have ever smelt (thank you, civet). I don’t tolerate fresh perfumes, they make me nauseous, but this one is not as fresh therefore it works fine with me. It’s an interesting warm green. I wouldn’t say it’s fit for summers, but that might be just me. During the first few minutes it’s rather heavy. The longevity and sillage are moderate on my skin.
HomaVasul – :
Spring in a bottle
Strong animalic drydown ❤️
sl9760Gsa – :
Tyngre än vad jag förväntade mig. Trodde mer en krispig, ren blomddoft typ Byredo La Tulipe. Det animaliska, tvåliga, pudriga blir för framträdande på min hud. Fin doft, men känner mig för ung för att bära den.
pycijaselu – :
I find the first 5-10 minutes to be a cartoon blast of white florals (mostly lily-of-the-valley), but once the heart starts to beat, it really is exquisite. The wildness of those first few minutes doesn’t let you in on how tame and wonderful the dry down is.
Danehabqaifbh – :
When I found a sample of this earlier this year I immediately sold my Jessica McClintock away for less than $9. I knew it was worth spending 9 times more to get this instead. This is so much more beautiful. Well crafted and well rounded.
There is a huge difference between JM and this gem. JM has a similar LOTV composition laced around a gasoline/petroleum base while this one has a pretty pear-like top note, smooth florals and a cleaner base.
ukd478intitytek – :
Mmmm…the perfume for a veela. For those who read Harry Potter, this is what I imagine Fleur Delacour smelling like. Otherworldly pretty. If Dior ever discontinue this I’m suing them for moral damages and crimes against humanity!!!!!
inhimegymnbic – :
A beautiful fragrance. It is green and flowery, it is from the previous century. I kept smelling my wrist, it was so familiar but I couldn’t put my finger on it, until I checked Fragrantica. Amaryllis! This is it! My grandma grew bright red amaryllis in the winter, and we all watched it and waited for it to open up. And when it did open, the room would be filled with this exact scent. It is not lillies-of-the-valley, it is a perfect amaryllis fragrance! I might have to persuade my mom-in-law to part with her 15-year-old minni! 😉
mole82 – :
The best lily-of-the-valley perfume I’ve found so far.
Soliflore. Pure lily of the valley, with it’s dewy, grassy, peony, lime, litchee, tea rose, pear nuances I can scent in real flowers. I couldn’t stop sniffing my wrists. Wonderful!
Razor-six-four – :
This is the first real perfume I owned. My mother bought me a bottle for Christmas when I was eleven or so. It was one of those tall, rectangular bottles with a light grey cap. It’s so odd to think that’s vintage now (I’m old).
Now I have a vintage mini (dense, boozy and dark orange, less innocent) and a fresh sample (a lot lighter, more appropriate for young ladies), and so far those have been enough for me. If I want to smell like lilies-of-the-valley and bouquets of flowers, this is the first thing I reach for.
It’s a beautiful fragrance. I wouldn’t mind owning a bottle again, one day.
obrazz-t – :
I don’t know what to say about Diorissimo except that when the scent hits my nose it is heavenly perfection. It’s a gorgeous blend of florals for me that ends up smelling like a garden full of Spring flowers drifting in the warm breeze. It’s comforting, intoxicating, rich and classy. It will always hold a special place in my heart. This is my signature fragrance and I’ve worn it on and off for about 18 years. I know it’s probably been through a number of iterations but regardless of the formulation it is always many happy memories in a bottle for me.
Jeandaceteoda – :
I have just got hold of a 1982 bottle of this. I have no experience of the modern day formulation but the old formulation is just such a pretty scent. When I read Lily of the Valley I felt sure I would be disappointed as remembering my childhood it was always a scent that came across as quite cloying. I now realise it must have been cheap synthetic scents that I was being subjected to. Diorissimo is really quite simple to my nose but that simplicity is what makes it such a delight. It’s fresh and as already alluded to, spring in a bottle. A bunch of freshly cut lilies looking beautiful on the sideboard. So very feminine and not something I would usually choose but I am so glad I did.
Zetrik_Xyli – :
Spring in a bottle. It’s quite a simple fragrance but don’t let that put you off – it’s bright and luminous and fresh (but not in an aquatic way) and absolutely glorious. It’s a happy fragrance, I just can’t feel sad wearing this. The version before the Creations de Monsieur one is better and can still be found at reasonable prices on EBay, although the current Diorissimo is better than no Diorissimo at all (EDP has better staying power than the current EDT). If you like Lily of the Valley do yourself a favour and try it. If you don’t…well, more for me!
Soadayendom – :
The smell of spring and the ice melting as tears of hope and joy and deliverance flow down one’s face. At last, at last. Spring is here, I can see it on the horizon. That’s what Diorissimo conjures for me. Or did, when I lived in the north. Now I live in the south, where spring arrives in February, too early because you know the summers are as long as cold northern winters. Oh well. What a shame Diorissimo is no longer the sublime beauty it once was. I have some 80s vintage that someone sent me, and when it’s gone, It’s gone. I can’t comment on the current version (I had some back around 2000 that was meh’ish but ok). I refuse to go sample today’s version and feel sad. Today, on a warmish, muggy, February day, vintage Diorissimo is all about the jasmine (and I do get an impression of hyacinth, too, I think). I smell muguet only very faintly. Perhaps it has faded. Or maybe it’s the weather that makes scent perceptions vary. I think, though, that this was always all about the jasmine. Diorissimo is a nostalgia scent for me, a memory of days when fine fragrance really was very fine. ♡
sever57777 – :
This perfume is close to my heart, I spent my childhood days by the river in my hometown and there were huge trees known as mimusops elengi (flower capes). The flower smells exactly like diorissimo.
When I first had this perfume in the mid 90’s , i cried as it brought back memories and it has been my no1 loves in fragrance. I am not familiar with the years of reformulation, but I did notice each time the potency differs from another. But I appreciate them all and still my favourite. Diorissimo is a must have for me. This is one of Dior that I will wear when I have to attend weddings or celebrations.
fei365speagoessenda – :
The Window by Henri Matisse 1916
Akyla_sss – :
I have a vintage bottle of this from the 1980s. It’s seen some sunlight, more than a few week’s worth anyway. Maybe the current formulation wilts in such a small amount of time, but the 80s version still smells fresh and beautiful.
I’ve found this fragrance to be both the perfect Dior & the perfect spring time scent. People go on and on about a scent has to be complex in structure or through the ingredients used… Honey, no. This scent is proof of that. It’s a simple, elegant and beautiful lily of the valley with a touch of indolic jasmine, lilacs and civet. It’s the type of scent that’s a joy to be around and a joy to wear.
It reminds one of dancing around fields of flowers or, in my case, walking home the long way from school where all of the beautiful flowers were. It didn’t smell entirely like this, but in the summer or spring there were many beautiful fragrant oils leaping from the petals and wafting in the breeze. In the winter time, the frost amplified the more indolic touches. In the early morning, the dew made it damp and a touch humid. That is this scent. You can really wear it anytime, anywhere. I can imagine it being a beautiful wedding scent.
Simultaneously smells ahead of its time… but also like an age old classic. Just stunning. Can’t praise this enough.
Hoxattela – :
As I have said in previous reviews I was a counter manager for Dior for a few years. I adored Diorissimo!! It was so impressive to tell clients it’s fun orgin story and how lily of the valley was Dior’s good luck flower. He would even pin some into the hems of dresses before they were shown for luck. A note to any one who intends to own this precious fragrance :
It is the most light sensitive juice I have ever encountered in my entire career selling cosmetics. Testers would turn within weeks of being unboxed, from the store lighting alone. Please store this in the dark, at least in its box. As with any fragrance this will keep its notes intact so you can enjoy it longer. As for notes, if you like lily of the valley this is for you!!! My chemistry turned this into a hot mess, on clients it was stunning (as long as the tester was fresh)
vundukk – :
I just received a used vintage bottle of this fragrance. The juice was a dark amber colour and I am afraid that it has gone off. There is only the smallest hint of the original fragrance left. It was eau de toilette so that makes it even less detectable. Maybe it was left out in the sun and heat. Does anyone know if this fragrance has a shelf life? I am so disappointed but at least I have a lovely bottle. It is a big one too being 112ml and half full.
nikes – :
Titania gracing an outdoor wedding, the Snow Queen in her sled in winter.
Pure lily-of-the-valley, budding green, blooming to ringing white bells and fading to pungent roots.
My mother wore Diorissimo, which is the only thing I’ll ever have in common with Prince Harry, I’m afraid.
samvel…. – :
Can someone please let me know if the vintage edt does it last long or the current edp? Plz
Let me know which one last longer???
battlestar – :
Diorissimo is my all-time favorite fragrance. It makes me feel energetic, elegant, refreshed and wonderful. If your scent does not do positive things for your spirit, find one that does. Occasionaly, though I will wear other scents. Some are woody and pungent for when the mood calls for that type, like being cozy in my flannels by the fire. Diorissimo is so special to me. It also has an appeal that has people asking what scent I am wearing. Fragrance is something very personal and for me, my signature scent is this one.
Shriilaks – :
I was able to sample a vintage EDT from a houndstooth bottle, not having yet compared to the current formulation.
Like some vintages, my sample opened with a dark, alcoholic twang, like acetone or Sharpie markers. Within a few minutes this settled into a beautiful spring garden.
Not light and sharp like one might expect of a lily of the valley scent in the vein of modern compositions; vintage Diorissimo is green and verdant, dewy and rich with LOTV and deep purple lilacs. Crushed green leaves and golden nectar folded into perfectly crisp bouquet. This is quite a bit deeper than I imagined, but beautiful none-the-less.
I’m wondering whether a fresher vintage or the reformulation might be more ‘fragile’ or ‘delicate’ as other reviewers have experienced. This vintage has some subtle civety business going on that delivers an undercurrent of something elegant and less innocent than the tiny white flower might imply.
Евгений79 – :
As a 20 year old, I remember wearing this to work in a musty conservative building in George Street, Sydney in the ’70’s and the middle aged receptionist exclaiming that I was wearing “oranges and lemons”. Diorissimo is not a citrus based fragrance, but the Lily of the valley and jasmine are so fresh, that one could be forgiven for mistaking the floral explosion for a burst of freshness straight from an orchard.
Diorissimo has been one of my all time favourites for so many years, it sparkles, it shimmers, it’s young and exuberant, and the reformulation is reasonably true to the original. I adore it.
You can hear soft bells chiming when you wear this fragrance! It’s a fragrant melody straight from heaven.
usmic – :
Beautiful floral heart and sappy opening !the mix of Lilly and lilac heighten your love for this!a lovely mix and the aromatic lasting impression is wonderful!i can see why princess Diana was buried with this classic scent ,her all time favourite !
oleshka12 – :
Not a review – a question: Has anyone come across this fragrance in the “eau de satin” concentration? Is this equivalent to an EDT? Vintage concentration? Thank you! Want to do a blind buy – never tried this and saw this type of concentration. Never heard of it.
lemar – :
for the EDT – really like this one, it is so fresh and lily of the valley. I think there is other stuff underneath too. awakens the senses a bit compared to something more oriental, but is still relaxing. a touch of clean soapy scent too like the real flower.
Seems like it would go great in a flowing white lacy frilly dress or shirt. anyways that’s what comes to mind. or maybe a clean cut one like a some 50’s style. It’s a bit prim and proper, but still it has soft powder and some syrupy playfulness. The color white comes to mind. also, there is a little bit of an orange scent, some leafy green scent and some warmth.
Quite a clean floral scent and really nice. Even with soft powderiness, and I love powder.
The pink box reminds me of white shoulders by Evian, which is another floral, but different.
KnoroumRouppy – :
I have a 100mL bottle of this from 2000, the bottle is frosted and the juice smells remarkably similar to the juice of today’s. It just seems a little lighter and lasts longer on the skin
Perfect for spring mornings when there is a little bit of frost, lasts the WHOLE day. Absolutely beautiful LOTV scent.
BettyJamCem – :
Wore this little beauty in my twenty’s,& was very much put off it with a fellow work colleague who told me it smelt like “Sparkle Furniture Polish”!! Rotten cat lol!! I’m very pleased to say that after all these long year’s that have passed I treated myself for my Birthday a fresh new 50ml bottle,& wow I’m so glad that I did!! I wore it for the first time yesterday,& git the most amazing compliment from my Mum,who immediately asked me what that beautiful Perfume Was that I was wearing!! Then just today my Husband’s brother in-law asked me the very same question as he was leaving,saying “Paula you smell absolutely gorgeous today”!! lol’lol’lol!! Diorissimo may have been reformulated from I first used it all them year’s ago,but let me tell you that it is still very much the unique beauty she alway’s was!! Imagine taking a plunge into a fresh clean lake on a beautiful warm spring/summer day,& you look up through the clear water as you surface to the top,& the sunlight glinting of the water as you do so!! Diorissimo certainly is very much a single note Fragrance!! Very much Lily Off The Valley,& so well constructed!! I can honestly visualise “Dianna Princess Of Wales” actually wearing & really enjoying this beautiful classy gem!! I’m so glad that I have Diorissimo firmly back in my Perfume collection once again!!
lorena_18 – :
I never get tired of this gorgeous fragrance.
I have 2 vintage Parfums: 7,5 ml and 15 ml, 2 different vintage eau de Toilettes, and a current version edp. I love them all.
It’s so fresh, but there’s something like yummy toffee (caramel) flavor. It really isn’t syrupy candy flavor, I couldn’t stand that kind of note in perfumes. It’s something that makes me think of toffee, even it isn’t there.
I think that if you wonder has your bottle gone bad,then it must’ve gone bad. It’s such a beautiful and fresh and there’s no smell you could suspect of that.
It really smells like pure lily-of-the-valley, and it’s perfect.
Edit: I love current version (eau de Parfum) so much, it seems that I choose it more often than vintage-eau de toilettes. Vintage Parfums are also awesome.
stooveLypeDes – :
This was the start of my life long affair with Lily of The Valley. Diorissimo was the perfect Lily of The Valley until they started substituting Stephanotis for the key ingredient because of cost and availability issues. Still a lovely fresh springtime scent but not the same.
sodom67 – :
Lily of the Walley is the top middle and last note. I don’t get anything else. Because of that I don’t like it.
I think it’s a great perfume but for the time it was made.
Eruttimbist – :
Mmmm It’s interesting that to some this smells like civet (anal glands) ??? I honestly didn’t get that but I did get lily-of-the-valley, lily-of-the-valley and more lily-of-the-valley so much so that I could not smell anything else…It really is possible to overdose on this stuff !! lol..
Which is a shame as I actually do like lily-of-the-valley , just not as much as what’s in Diorissimo.
It’s just one scent overpowering everything and very unrealistic to wear, so I parted company with my bottle.
It could be uplifting good on a summer’s day though for those who wish to sample, so don’t let me put you off 🙂
Ghost-Warrior – :
Diorissimo is music. It is girlhood prancing in a sunny glen, the twirl of a white circle skirt, a sonorous warble; it is whispered secrets, and heads tossed back in giggles. It is lily blossom cups for fairy baths, and the soaring clarity of young Judy Collins’ voice. Lest these images be too pure or girly, it should not be forgotten that lily-of-the-valley is a deadly poison. Underneath all that sweetness and light is an unwavering dose of seriousness. It is whimsical, but grounded. Sparkling, but austere. Come-hither, and independent. I would not wear it regularly, but for that occasion, maybe a wedding or graduation, it could be perfection.
peselyday – :
Since lily-of-the-valley is my favourite flower, I have always wanted to have Diorissimo, a classic and very realistic LOTV fragrance.
It smells like a soliflore scent almost. The fragile, delicate nature of this spring flower produces a beautiful, clean and pure scent.
I am sitting inside a heated house, snow blizzard outside, and sniffing this elegant spring flower and dreaming of the more gentle season. 🙂
Every lily-of-the-valley fan should have this!
Skylamer – :
Diorissimo may very well be one of the most breathtakingly beautiful floral fragrances in existence. I would say that it almost a lily of valley soliflore. I do detect some ylang ylang somewhere in the background but besides that it is lily of the valley all the way.
Unfortunately the “real” Diorissimo is no longer available because it has been reformulated several times but if you can find a vintage bottle of it on Ebay you really need to buy it at once because it is a true gem that needs to be in every fragheads collection.
GAN20122 – :
Diorissimo is the perfect lily of the valley scent. It’s verdant, bucolic and unnervingly beautiful. I couldn’t imagine a scent more redolent of early spring.
My full bottle is still in the post so tonight, in anticipation, I splashed on most of my 1ml sample. Seconds later, to my absolute surprise, my usually indifferent partner announced that she loved it. She sniffed it out from halfway down the hall and asked: “What’s that? It smells wonderful!” When I told her, she asked if could get some. I didn’t say I already had a bottle on the way… it’ll come as a nice surprise!
On to the scent itself. I had been hunting for the perfect lily of the valley to wear this spring, but nothing had really spoken to me. I liked Yardley’s interpretation, but it was too fruity and soft. I also loved Tauer’s Carillon Pour un Ange, but alas, Andy doesn’t ship to New Zealand, and online stockists charge the earth.
Enter the genius that is Edmond Roudnitska. I was already familiar with the depth and subtlety of his work through Dior’s Eau Sauvage, which is hands-down the perfect citrus aromatic. So it came as little surprise that a decade earlier, he’d created the ultimate lily of the valley scent for the same house. Lily of the valley is a hard note to master – it can’t be extracted from the plant itself, so it has to be created, one aroma chemical at a time, from the perfumer’s imagination. Roudnitska did a masterfully realistic job, but he didn’t simply create a soliflore; he threw in notes of fresh green leaves, sappy stems, subtly sweet jasmine and a subtle touch of creamy sandalwood. The effect is symphonic.
By today’s standards, Diorissimo could easily be unisex. It is floral, but it’s so far from cloyingly sweet that it never comes across as overly feminine. It is a scent tied more to nature than societal gender norms.
Diorissimo stands tall among the true greats, and is easily one of the best floral green scents ever created. Even if you don’t like lily of the valley, or the green floral genre as a whole, you owe it yourself to sniff this out. It’s a watershed of perfumery, and utterly gorgeous.
ADAM06 – :
I used to only wear Diorissimo, from when I was 20 (in the 70’s), and for a long time – years – and I loved it to death!!!!! It was the only perfume I loved.
I still love it, but I like heavier perfumes now, and it’s really too expensive for me anyway, so I haven’t owned or worn it now for a few years; but I will never not love it.
It is lily of the valley. It is beautiful!!!!!
engagrama – :
Scored a SEALED houndstooth box circa 1965-1975 and I carpe’d that diem–although to be fair, I opened the box with the lovely Antonia and Naisha at Tigerlily for moral support. It wasn’t even a little evaporated or discolored, though sadly the adorable brass sprayer doesn’t really work.
Enough of that and onto the smell–which is the purest, more realistic spring floral that ever happened in a bottle. It’s that fleeting whiff of lilac when you walk past a bush in full bloom, with honeysuckle and lily of the valley, maybe some jasmine. Floral but so atypical in its purity. There’s no detectable musk at base but it’s not childish at all, very elegant and fresh. Youthful without being young, feminine without being girly, and maybe even a little majestic but without hauteur.
Previous to this my reference for lily-of-the-valley was the classic Caswell & Massey box of three soaps, but there is no soapiness to Diorissimo. Despite its being a total classic there is also no “grandma” smell whatsoever.
So very lovely.
Ak47 vsem vsem – :
Diorissimo as any hardcore perfumista and nose knows is a master fragrance of lily of the valley. If you don’t care for the floral fragrance of lily of the valley/lilies, or green floral scents, then get out of here. This is a perfume of green forest flowers. It smells like being out in the woods and catching whiffs of wildflowers. It’s a mature fragrance, certainly, but it can be worn by any woman of any age who appreciates floral fragrances and can see through the chemicals and the perfume itself, and into a beautiful world within the smell itself. Diorissimo smells like a princess sleeping in the forest surrounded by plants, shrubs and flowers. She is sleeping on a canopied bed where lily of the valley grows all around like moss.
The composition is so perfect. It all comes back to lilies. The opening is a fresh green blast like smelling the inside of a florist shop and the flowers are still on the water and have not been cut. Then you can capture the aroma of flowers like lily of the valley, amaryllis, lilac, jasmine and ylang ylang. Florals for days. It has an incredible lasting power because of it’s base notes.
These base notes include a musky civet, which I’m sure was real in it’s original form. The newer formula selling today is artificial synthetic musk. The musk is warm and powdery and the sandalwood is stronger. The woodsy notes provide the scent with that forest air. This is green, fresh and floral. It has long been associated with the spring time. I think this perfume can be worn as a wedding fragrance with your wedding dress although it does have a maturity and greenness that smells more like a Church fragrance to me, not a wedding, but so many people get married inside Churches and Cathedrals so it is still very fit for weddings. It can also be worn as a day time aroma to wear to some place special like a graduation, or a party. I used to wear it to a French club I was part of in Boston – and it always impressed them over tea.
This is a classy and graceful soothing scent. There’s nothing like it. It’s one of Dior’s most beautiful fragrances, and as far as white florals and lily of the valleys go, this is a great choice. I would not recommend this to beginners and novices and it’s totally meant to be worn by experienced fragrance collectors. If you like vintage florals this is for you.
Mi_EvroShipping – :
I adore the pure Lotv. The only Lotv-scent I’ve tried that actually smells like the real deal.
Unfortunately it has really, really poor longevity on my skin.
I do however get some compliments while wearing (within the first half hour of applying that is)…
I’m really glad that I own it, but will not re-buy at full price. Hopefully I’ll find it for a steal in the future, because as I said, it’s a gorgeous scent.
alanbudaev – :
The quintessential Spring floral, capturing the fecund beauty of the lilies and flowers bursting with life, pollen and joy. So distinctive, immortal, and perfect, spawning the plethora of modern screechy chemical florals hoping to ride on its perfection. I have everything from treacle coloured vintage up to about 2005 when LVMH changed to the slightly top heavy generic bottle of edt. They are all lovely. Best kept from too much light, there is something in there, possibly an aldehyde, that really reacts and goes dark, but I’ve been lucky in that even the dark juice still smells incredible. An absolute must have, another monument in the art of perfumery. Of all my vintage perfumes, this is probably the one that could pass as contemporary. It must have been so revolutionary when Rousniska created this pure heavenly floral perfection.
replicae32150 – :
Alyss – thank you for the mention of the extreme sharpness in the beginning. I bought a partial bottle of the vintage and the seller didn’t know what it was supposed to smell like in order to tell me if it was “off” or anything. I thought that it was WAY OFF when I first sprayed it. Now I will wait about an hour and see where we are then! Thanks again xoxo
Николидзе – :
for me this is the ultimate perfect grown up lily of the valley, cool and fresh, white-green floral, cold and screechy when you first spray it. It is not linear in my view, as there is something warmly elusive in the dry down, but I feel it is quite an abstract and even melancholy meditation on lily of the valley,. Sometimes when I feel cool or sad in the springtime, this is the only perfume I can possibly wear.
Kriss – :
This review is for the vintage Pure Parfum
Constructed in the 1950’s when women portrayed glamor, Diorissimo hits the scene & adds a lot of class to the market.
Fresh, floral & soapy are some of the words use to describe this scent. This is a heady floral concoction that screams elegance.
It is very feminine & smells of a garden filled with flowers namely Muguet. This is where I have a problem with this perfume, I realized I do not like muguet what so ever. In fact, it smells very vile to my nose.. that note ruined the entire composition for me.
I had no plans on wearing it, just for collectors purposes, but it got to the point where I didn’t want to open the top to smell the fragrance. For those of you who can wear this bless you, but be aware, if you do not like muguet or have never smelled it before, TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!
den.a – :
If there were a fairyland in the world, it would smell like Diorissimo – redolent of innocence, purity and uncomplicated happiness.
It was the first perfume I bought when I was a teenager. I am still enchanted by its clear delicate scent which just likes walking through a forest with lilies of the valley in bloom. Even it is perfect for spring, its ethereal character works well in winter when the air is crisp and cold.
Vintage parfum review.
fqn905elipseskism – :
(If anyone wants to try this, happy to swap a decant for my want list.)
Too soapy, too green too floral, too harsh. Lots of people love it, but it’s not my thing.
XDdominick – :
O my God what is this beautiful dream I’m having? Could this be my perfect wedding day fragrance? This is like a soft hazy vision of finding lily of the valley in a forest. There’s lots of greenery here, green notes galore and white lilies. There is a freshness at that first spritz like a rain that falls on your skin. The white flowers are so pretty. This is such a beautiful perfume. I can’t decide whether or not to wear this on my wedding day because I’m so in love with First by Van Cleef and Arpels and have chosen that one but it’s not until the end of the year so I have time to choose. This is really amazing. If you like lily of the valley this is the most beautiful lily of the valley fragrance ever made.
sashapid – :
Turns out, I have a bottle from the 80s. When I bought the “vintage” version from a Canadian etailer I didn’t realize it was THAT vintage. I just thought it wasn’t brand spanking new.
I get freshness, airy florals – fresh lily of the valley, a bit of lilac, ylang-ylang. No obvious civet, or rosemary. In the base there is a touch of sandal. But, none of this matters. What I really get is SPRING. Gorgeous, moist but fresh, slightly green, sweet spring. My perfume nemesis is sharpness. I just can’t stand stabbing citruses meant to be fresh but never really translate for me. This is in no way sharp. It’s so smooth and soft (ETD) but fresh, which says pure mastery in perfumery.
Adadayductlot – :
Good God. This is NOT the Diorissimo of my ’80s youth. How can I put this delicately? Um…I can’t: the 2016 incarnation of Diorissimo literally smells like flowery poop on me. Human poop. And I can only discern that it must be the civet oil. 🙁 Well, it does come from the anal gland. Note to self: RUN FAR, FAR AWAY FROM CIVET OIL. 😉
ольчик0412 – :
I just received vintage Edt in the hounds tooth style bottle and I am so delighted. I am so glad that I have read about how vintage scents can smell terrible for the first two minutes. Sure enough this delicate fresh scent transported me to a spring morning in my Mother’s garden.
And then to the hilarious day in the late 80’s when my poor dads had to deal with my fuss that they had purchased the wrong Dior and that I had expected a bottle of Poison! When I finally got Poison with money from my first job, I learned that what we smell in the paper in a magazine may bear no resemblance to what shows up to play on our skin. They have had their revenge at last as I have recently mistakenly purchased an amazing vintage boxed set of Miss Dior Edt Edp in search of this Diorissimo vintage. There may be Lily of the Valley scents similar to this that are easier to acquire but I am living without regret at the moment.
a482121 – :
I fell in love with the fresh fragrance that you breathe in stores Dior that comes from Diorissimo. On the skin is very strong, wintry, not very youthful. It is particular, I can’t say I don’t like it, but it is not even among my favorites.
fsu608intitytek – :
1956 VINTAGE EDMOND ROUDNITSKA’S DIORISSIMO
Prince Rainier smelled this on Grace Kelly and this is why he married her LOL This fragrance comes out of a time when women smelled better than we do today. The flowers were freshly cut and presented in the most beautiful bou