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Sictiothitata – :
This is the true vintage scent. Reminds me of my childhood. I really noticed this scent at the women around me.
I’m surprised when first sprayed this EDT. Too strong for my nose. But after several minutes, it becomes very soft and feminine.
Not my cup of tea, but it is quite nice fragrance.
I will use it daily but keep this remaining more for the next time when I become older.
221219834 – :
This is so lovely. Opens super green & fresh, which quickly melts into a clean herbacious warmth. I wish the wonderful bitter galbanum opening hung around a little bit longer. Longevity is not great, I do wish it had a little bit more “oomph” – I feel like I want to keep spraying & topping up.
Still, it’s such a refreshing change from fruit/sugar/candyfloss/caramel vanilla/synthetic woods etc etc…It smells “old school” & retro. In the cycle of trends, maybe what smells “old” will become the new “trendy”…one day. Anyway I’m happy to wear it & be “retro” or whatever! lol. I think anyone who likes No 19 would also really enjoy this one, but they are different enough to have both. Gorgeous perfume 🙂
Edit: I have a vintage Miss Dior Esprit, they’re not really similar when compared, apart from the initial blast (imo). This is much fresher & more linear (as expected) but I love them both.
cyncPhaddinee – :
Omg this is such a gorgeous scent – so much better than the endless Poison, J’adore, Addict and Miss Dior flankers that the house of Dior has been churning out in recent years (not to mention the unfortunate JOY). Miss Dior EDT Originale proves that a fragrance formulated in 2011 can resemble its vintage predecessor, yet be modern, pleasant, wearable and absolutely enchanting. Sure, this perfume does not fit into the present day mainstream trends (gourmand, floral-fruity etc.); in order to appreciate this gem, one must love all those green olfactory symphonies from several decades ago, such as No 19, Chamade, Magie Noire and the likes. The main culprit is galbanum, a note so common in perfumes launched in the late 1960s-1970s, yet so rare nowadays (but it seems to be making a comeback in mainstream fragrances such as Gucci Bloom Aqua di Fiori). In Miss Dior the Original EDT, the opening is dominated by galbanum, which then merges with jasmine and very subtle patchouli, which add sweetness but does not overwhelm. Some might be scared off by this fiercely bitter opening, but they should wait for no more than 20 minutes for this scent to fully transform into a stunning beauty. I will be investing in this version of Miss Dior as soon as I empty my bottles of Paloma Picasso EDP and Nasomatto Blamage.
saracica – :
I have a nearly full bottle of this up for swap/sale if anyone’s interested. Send me a PM? I live in Norway.
gari2010 – :
Idk if the tester I tried the other day was off but the opening was foul with the evernyl/watery galbanum combo. It dried down extremely soapy on me. Shame, I remember it being so much different a few years ago. Thing is I usually love galbanum and green accords, but it felt watered down somehow and skewed it into being unapproachable.
gizerlamo – :
This is so lovely! I realy dislike the modern scents and was looking for something with that vintage feel.
Today I found it in Miss Dior E.D.T Originale.
I love the way it lingers around me as if by accident.
I mean like when you just washed your hands with the most sophisticated kind of english soap and get a whiff of it now and then, wishing there’d be a perfume that smelled just like it.
And that is what I meant when I thought of something ‘soapy’, but trying to explain that in the shops, I always ended up with musky scents like Philosophy’s Pure Grace etc.
Not knowing it was Miss Dior E.D.T. Originale that I was looking for and which is a totally different story, a beautyful story!
Now I know, and I am so happy with that!
karina_islam – :
Retrò, vintage, anni ’50.
La prima volta che l’ho vaporizzato mi sono emozionato.
Mi è sembrato di tornare indietro nel tempo, profumo stupendo non oso immaginare quanto bello poteva essere la versione originaria.
Ovviamente è entrato di diritto tra i miei preferiti di sempre, e appena finisco questo prendo l’Esprit.
Top!
<3
;jhf – :
I love this fragrance – allegedly this version (Originale eau de toilette) is the closest to the original Miss Dior from the 50’s and it definitely feels vintage and so very not of this era in perfume. It opens very dry and patchouli, if the jasmine is in this, it is very subtle or being choked by the galbanum and patchouli. As it dries down it becomes almost soapy. A very nice fragrance that I wish was louder but it hovers around enough that I really enjoy having this in my collection.
ismayil – :
The scent examined is currently on the market, reformulated without any disadvantages.
It could very well be worn by a man, he is very green, his wake is typical of an old Chanel, very green and resinous.
I think of Coco and No. 19. The opening is strong, her body is strong and the drydown is strong and long lasting, a little resembling the next Aromatics Elixir and Diva, which beautiful perfume, that beautiful elegance, that luxury poudrè .
edvard7074 – :
i’m a very plain, 59 going on 60 schoolteacher lady. when i wear this i get more male attention.
i find i spray ten sprays into the bathwater is enough. very strong.
i bought a fresh bottle from saks fifth avenue December 2017. will i purchase again? yes. highly recommend.
edited to add: bitter, astringent, remarkable, interesting. a man could wear this easily.
spmoo – :
While Originale does NOT smell like the Miss Dior EDT that I have in several vintage versions… Originale does NOT have that loud aldehydes/wood opening… but Originale DOES smell like the vintage extrait/parfum of Miss Dior.
In fact, my appreciation of Originale went sky high once I got my hands on a vintage parfum. Amazing. They layer perfectly.
vitabely – :
About three years ago I had ordered a small bottle of this scent online and after I had sprayed my wrist,I thought”hmmm,this smells really good and why does it smell so familiar to me”.I kept on sniffing and thinking and I remembered back in the 80’s in elementary school,there was a teacher that smelled just like this.She was an elegant woman,always well dressed,hair and makeup neatly done,and she always wore a pearl necklace.I remember going into her classroom one time and all I could smell was Miss Dior.To me this fragrance exudes refinement and class a true luxury of a fragrance and when I wear it I feel strong and confident and also brings back fond memories of my childhood.
lazuta79 – :
Miss Dior Originale almost is a dead ringer for the one that was sold during the 1950s. I have a 15mL parfum of that and side by side, the differences are totally minimal.
This is a greener version, that might be just a tad watered down. The galbanum is strong and still just as beautiful, there’s beautiful mosses and soft white flowers throughout the whole affair
Dior does quite a good job of effectively reformulating their scents, without drifting too far from the originals. This is a fine example of that. If you’ve not tried the vintage version, I wouldn’t worry about investing a lot of money in it unless you find it cheaper than this because they’re really not that different. This just might last longer.
ddr606speagoessenda – :
I remember having a very strong feeling of deja vu when smelling it for the first time. It smelled so “alive” as if lingering from someone’s skin; as if I had crossed someone’s personal space and got too close to sense it.
My first thought then was that it should have been named “Crepe de Chine”. I don’t know why but it reminds me of heavy forest green crepe de chine fabric. Love it!
Toothtuch – :
It definitively has the vintage vibe. The truth is that i expected it to be greener and the galbanum headier as the votes on the board incline. However on my skin the galbanum lasts 20min and then it goes straight to the drydown which is patchouli with a hint of flower very reminiscence to rose. I know…my skin amplifies all the rose related scents but i wish galbanum was more there..that’s all. I like the very end. Is creamy patchouli which reminds me the patch of the Dioressence les creations de monsieur dior.
Longevity is average 5h then is a skin scent
Sillage is good. After the first hours is within arm length strength and then settles close to you
igor999m – :
I blind bought this for a good deal, and my motivation was reading it was similar to Guerlain’s Vol de Nuit (which I love! But the EDT is too weak, and the extrait parfum is still a little weak for the price tag).
I do love this! I started as a gourmie fiend, and now I love vintage scents. I don’t need vintage concentrations, just scents that have been around forever- or in this case was a throwback-release to the original. This does have some similarity to Vol de Nuit, but it’s def more soapy. Like mixing VdN with Chamade and maybe some Chant D’Aromes (can you tell I’m a Guerlain freak?).
I do like this. It wasn’t exactly what I’m looking for, but I’m so happy to have it!
It has a dry/woody/patch/green scent, and then gets more soapy as is dries down. Like Irish Spring soap.
triganama11 – :
I love it. Gorgeous, high quality, very elegant fragrance. And really beautiful galbanum. This is my cup of tea. I think I could wear it for every occasion. I didn´t experience the vintage but this is great too.
kaxatmotSlono – :
Smells of the 70’s to me not the time of the original release which I believe was 1949-1950. A green chypre green floral fragrance from a time when patchouli and galbanum oak moss civet were all notes that were rendered with realism and were eventually banned by IFRA. To me this represents the Golden Age of Perfume. In the Eau de Toilette, you pick up on a jasmine as it begins, a jasmine that was tossed into a little pond of aldehydes. The scent lacks citruses and fruit though I believe it’s possible a bergamot is in there but it’s not very pronounced. The top notes are fresh with aldehydes and floral as in white floral with jasmine.
As the jasmine becomes faint it’s still detectable in the background like you’re walking away from a jasmine bush and it’s aroma is still reaching your nose from a distance. The green notes are pretty strong here and this perfume can be your bag only if you’ve experienced other such ‘green florals’ or chypres such as Charlie by Revlon though I’m not saying this is anything like Charlie. Or you might wear this if you have worn Ivoire de Balmain Chanel No. 19 Y Yves Saint Laurent and or Givenchy III. Unlike those other fragrances, each with it’s own merit (i.e. Ivoire has a raspberry and pepper spicy and sweetly aldehydic, No. 19 is all blades of grass and musk) this one has a warmer and more luxurious bath oil type of smell.
In fact I’ve taken up pouring it into my bath water when I have a bath. Smells aromatic and fresh and later on it turns muskier and darker with an edgy galbanum sandalwood and civet. This is a mature perhaps ‘grandma’ scent but I AM a grandmother and proud of it. It’s also very much like the herbal shampoos I wear and smells of a condensed version of the herbal touches to Quelques Fleurs by Houbigant. Miss Dior EDT is a high end toilet water, so blissful and green, floral, woodsy and enchanting. If you like those fairy tale forest scents without as many flowers like waterfalls and quiet ponds jasmine bushes and wood, this is for you then. Absolutely romantic and lovely.
Finally let me say that it’s not that difficult to find. I go to eBay to find rare vintages like this one. This comes in a frosted glass bottle and sellers one bay are selling the vintage original. The new formula is nothing like this. I recommend this to hardcore vintage collectors or to 50 and up ladies who like green florals. Miss Dior EDT is an iconic and high fashion fragrance. It was reportedly worn by such A list women as Rita Hayworth and Eva Peron First Lady of Argentina whose designer of choice was Christian Dior. The frag is not glamorous nor a stylish evening perfume. It’s a clean soapy green scent for the day time to wear casually and yet dressed up. Clean and green. A real winner.
tornadosoul – :
love it ,
old fashion yes , but nice and soft .
not the same as the vintage .
Karpyxa – :
I really dislike it. For me it’s very bitter and old. Powdery and herbal, both in a bad way. Wish it was a beautiful green chypre like others said, could’ve loved it.
merkuld – :
In the first hour it is similar to the first and real Miss Dior.
But after_ it is sooo longlasting- it is just like Arpege. I was shocked. Reminded me of Chanel 5 and Arpege and lakced that deep, satisfying, balsamic something I Always loved soooo much.
Very good but unfortunatelly not the old one.
Stasrom – :
Fragrance Review For Miss Dior
Eau De Toilette Originale
2011
Top Notes
Galbanum
Middle Notes
Jasmine Jasmine Sambac
Base Notes
Patchouli
This was a reformulation of the original Miss Dior Eau de Toilette from ’47, which was a much lighter concentration of the Miss Dior Eau de Parfum. This is strikingly beautiful and in today’s fragrance context, a superb unisex cologne of green. What an aroma. This was launched in 2011 and at the time this was a throwback to the classic green floral chypres of the Golden Age of Perfume. The bottle looks exactly like the decanter of toilet water from ’47 in a glass bottle and glass stopper. Beautiful. Retro. Classic vintage perfume. I sometimes just love to collect old perfume bottles! The scent is phenomenal. In fact for me it’s the galbanum note, becoming a rarity in today’s perfume world, which makes this such a winner. I adore the galbanum note. It smells of autumn evenings, of verdure, a grove at midnight, blades of grass, and jasmine bushes in the moonlight. When I was little growing up in Brooklyn and the inner cities of the boroughs of New York City such as the Bronx and Queens, the very few jasmine flowers I found in neighbor’s gardens, and especially star shaped Confederate jasmine, was a pleasure for my nose. This reminds me of when I would sneak into stranger’s gardens and smell the white jasmines.
The opening note is an unapologetic aromatic throw-up of green notes. There’s a giant galbanum which is dominating the top but let’s not forget there is more going on here. There is a soap scent coming from a typical Eau de Toilette skin freshening toilet water. This is aldehydic. I can’t ignore the aldehyde content in this fragrance. These are fresh and soapy aldehydes. With the green notes it smells like a bar of soap with green Irish spring smell. This is also rather like a men’s cologne or bar of soap. At times it even reminds me faintly of the openings to such green fresh outdoorsy colognes like Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels, or Coty’s Aspen as well as Ralph Lauren Polo in the green bottle. Now don’t get me wrong. And don’t get the wrong idea. This is not as masculine as those aforementioned frags. This is not a man’s cologne. It’s a chypre for women. But it can be worn by men who wear the scents I’ve mentioned because of the notes that smell so much like the ingredients in the men’s chypres and greens.
The floral note of jasmine and jasmine sambac is so beautiful, dreamy, indolic, yet at the same time clean (I guess because of the aldehydes). There is a musky floral aroma as well. This is not a shy jasmine. It’s similar to the fragrant and dark jasmine in Alien by Thierry Mugler. In other words an Oriental jasmine. A beautiful very beautiful jasmine. I love jasmines as much as the next girl. In perfume when we get jasmine we are fortunate to smell a note that has long been a part of the perfume industry since the beginning. To think that Grasse jasmine was the available ingredient in Chanel and Dior’s time in France, and that there were laborers in Provence who would collect jasmine in countless baskets to be sent to perfumery labs for distillation and for extracts to make into oil for perfume. The scent must have been beyond amazing. To think that even before French modern perfumery was around, the Ancient World had their jasmine perfumes: ancient Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. It is said that Cleopatra loved jasmine and had it poured into her bath water. It’s a fragrance of exquisite classical beauty and it delivers all that it should in Miss Dior.
The dry down in this scent should have been woodsy with further green notes of vetiver and patchouli and musk. Those woods-greens in the original parfum were ravishing and perfect. The musk as well. In the Eau de Toilette they cut down on many base notes and kept the patchouli herbs, leaves and plant scent. I love patchouli and in the end this is all about the patchouli. If you enjoy patchouli based perfumes, this is a treat. I love the oily herbal scent emitting from this patchouli. When you put your nose to your skin as it wears for hours, it also turns somewhat into an incense. The musk keeps it in the unisex body. Ultimately this fragrance is not sweet nor stereotypically feminine. It lacks the sweet stuff: no citrus, no peach, no other fruit notes, no florals of rose, orchid, ylang, or heliotrope, iris or violet. It’s pure jasmine floral. But it’s glorious. For me this is a very easy to wear and simple Oriental and chypre combined. Miss Dior EDT can be worn in the autumn and winter. It has a night time and very aromatic warm scent for the wearer who wants to smell good and earthy in the cold winter months.
It matches up with fur coats and leathers. I also detect vetiver and asafetida which remind me slightly of Magie Noire by Lancôme and a bit like Ivoire de Balmain. There is also something of Mugler Alien but far more enjoyable. At the same time I don’t want to say that this scent is 100 percent like those fragrances. It stands out on it’s own as a very gorgeous green chypre. I would like to add that this is not what I was expecting. The 2011 version and the Parfum from ’47 are 2 entirely different animals. The perfume has so many notes and so much complexity and elegance, a glamorous floral green. This is green and floral but less floral, and with a softer and more delicate concentration.
This is a modern classic which deserves more praise and more credit.
Beautiful Miss Dior
Christian Dior where would we be without you?
Thank You !
sovest1816 – :
Mapache, you are right! Let the sharp opening pass and you will discover a beautiful classic perfume, not exactly like the vintage, but really something simular. I wore the original Miss Dior a lot in the sixties, and remember that perfume very well.
qwer – :
This one opens with a strong blast of aldehydes and alcohol/sharp…..this passes rather quickly, to the “green” vibe…but keep waiting…..because the dry-down is worth the wait. This is one you have to let evolve on you skin/chemistry,before you make
final judgement. I find this is mostly the case with the “classic” fragrances and especially with chypres and oriental-ish florals. I do see the difference in the vintage Miss Dior and this newer version, yes. It is “less-than” the vintage, but it is still an awesome fragrance. A Classic !!!! Glad to have it in my collection.
intimnayaepilya – :
This fragrance is sublime. I was prepared to recoil, given some of the reviews, but honestly my experience of this was transcendent. I did not understand how a fragrancd could be called “green” until I tested this. The opening is so strong and sharp, but totally addictive. The heart is surprisingly sweet and soft, and the drydown makes me wonder how beautiful the vintage version would have been. I love the slightly powdery, refreshing ending, and only wish it lasted a bit longer. I am in my 30s and would happily wear this. So, so clean and lovely.
Mecwy815elipseskism – :
I’ll start of my review as I did the ESP of this….I recently won an eBay auction of a perfume sample lot and it had the EDP and EDT (this) in it. I was hoping that when I smelled the EDP and absolutely hated it that it was because it was too strong in it EDP version and that the EDT would soften it out and smell nice. Boy was I wrong!!! This smells the exact same, no difference not even a little. It has that same strange older man and booze smell like the EDP and omg I can barely stand it! I’ve always wanted to have one of the “fancy” Dior fragrances, just to say I had it and wear it….If that makes any sense lol it’s almost like a prestigious country club members that have more money than they know what to do with and this WOULD be the scent of the beautiful women….But this totally killed my image of that lol how disappointed I am
noseynose – :
This has become my signature along with Lancome’s La Nuit Tresor. Miss Dior Originale is a chypre dream to me, but I can sense that it might be difficult for others to wear. It is green, leathery womanhood. It smells like an aviatrix to me…A strong, adventurous woman fresh and clean in a bomber jacket. I was quite thrilled to learn it was a favorite perfume of the jaunty and incomparable Katherine Hepburn ( an aviatrix by the way!). I love and have both the vintage and reformulation. Gorgeous fragrance, very refined.
inedsidebof – :
So simple, yet so intense and classic. I love Dior, why not something closer to first’s creation named Miss Dior, Dior’s only child. A role, a person, a signature against other couture houses.
Well, I am not in love. I just always wanted to try it and I did. It belongs to the family and era where Chanel No.5 belongs too. If I lived in those years, definitely I would be a Dior’s fan. Miss Dior EDT Original is so green, strong and exactly how perfumes should be, a statement. I thought I will call it mature or granny-type but no.
I just can’t imagine it in a mature old lady or even a man. Yeah, this perfume could be easily a men’s one nowdays as we’re full of ‘sweet’ perfumes or at least this is how a woman is advertised to be and smell, but back then as I said, a true luxurious touch. It smells like an expensive ‘green’ wallet full of 50 euro bank notes. Conrats to those dare to wear since no one will be able to forget them that easy.
sergey518 – :
Absolutely gorgeous. True vintage like allure. For women 50 plus or those who appreciate earlier genre fragrances.
fuhimilla – :
Absolutely gorgeous. True vintage like allure. For women 50 plus or those who appreciate earlier genre fragrances.
chaosan – :
Ohh,such a good one …Incredibly feminine and with a lot of character…I tested it today and was amazed by this fragrance…2011..?Really..? Untill now ,some hours after I tested it on my wrist and washed my hands I still smell this one…
…while Miss Dior le perfume dissapeared after an half an hour I put it on,strange thing…I would definetily buy this edT,then I am finished my bottle of Jean-Louis Sherrer 2,I find them close each other by the way…Love
Aktoful – :
I wanted to like it, I love vintage and classics and Miss Dior is a classic. But the Originale one does not suit me at all. I literally jerked away the instant the scent hit my nose the revolution was so strong. I didn’t really like the newer version either. It’s a shame I didn’t get on with it but some people will like it I’m sure.
BukBuk – :
I wanted to like this SO BADLY, but there’s something I find awfully offputting. I have no idea what it is, I would venture say it’s maybe the patchouli, but I’m not sure, since I have many other perfumes containing that note that I really enjoy. It is VERY old-school, quite long-lasting and with above average sillage.
Шуримен – :
Even after a guttering reformulation, Miss Dior is one of those unique post-war era chypres very typical of Dior that manages to juxtapose starched, aristocratic, dry, mossy freshness with a low growling vegetal funk without smelling dirty, dated, or gross. It speaks both to civilised properness and primeval sensuality, and positively reeks of good taste and womanliness. Vetiver, patchouli, moss, ambrette, French jasmine, and I’m sure carnation and incense. With Dior-style aldehydes artfully permeating the whole composition at a respectably low hum, rather than smacking you in the face with an iron skillet at the top and absconding for fear of assault charges. If I were a woman, I’d make it one of my signatures.
sumasoti – :
I tried this one at a SA’s insistence, there must have been six different Miss Dior versions on display. I already have and love Le Parfum, I’m not as fussed on MD edt which was MD Cherie.. Or was it!? I really don’t understand what Dior are doing with this line. Anyway this one truly is a beautiful version and really has a pronounced vintage vibe. Who knows how close to the original it really is.?!. The old school bottle is a nice touch but Le Parfum will do me for now.
submaruna – :
Ok, a tried my mum’s today (bought it for her for christmas, so it pretty much brand new manufactured April 2014).
i could smell most of the notes listed for the other Miss Dior listing of “Christian Dior Miss Dior” the eau de toilette…that i suspect is the vintage version, which the Originale is trying to emanate? i haven’t smelt this one, but my mum wore it for years and says this is the same one.
anyhoos, i love it!
Please take note though: most of the notes are missing above.
i smell clary sage, bergamot, violet, iris, oakmoss, rose, powder, woods…yes galbanum! oh and those aldehydes! and i suspect there’s a little patch in the mix too. Jasmine? not really. i got vetiver, orris, sandalwood and powdery amber in the base too. a complex beautifully crafted green chypre.
….this isn’t what you see above, so do try to test it…if you love terre d’iris (which is drier and woodier/masculin), infusion d’iris (which is sweeter and wetter) or vintage chanel no.19 EDT (more aldehydes and bitter creaminess), Madame Rochas (which is sweeter, more powdery and complex)…if you love any of those, i can bet you will love this too.
this is a beautiful green powdery woody aldehydic “chypre floral”, in all it’s gloriousness.
it isn’t screechy or bitter, or cold…as one might expect, well not to my nose!
the top notes stay for a good half hour (the best bit!), then it does dry down through a heart of floral orris to mostly a skin scent, all enveloped in gorgeous little wafts of delicious powder for 4-5 hours.
it is truly a bit of a little gem!
Kirko – :
I don’t know how much “Miss Dior Originale” is a faithful recreation of the “Miss Dior” which was launched in 1947. However, I have a feeling that it can be quite close to the original one.
It is an “old style” perfume, rich in aldehydes, floral notes, oakmoss and resins; completely different (thankfully!) from the syrupy fragrances that are so fashionable now.
A younger (than me) person I know, who is all crazy for Narciso Rodriguez and for “delicate” (in her own words) scents, said that “Miss Dior” stinks and it smells like “old lady”… then, nothing could make me happier and more determined to wear it whenever I can!
Miss Dior is the antithesis of “fruitchouli” and of all the perfumes created to please the teenagers who want to smell of vanilla & strawberry pudding.
It is not a warm scent, nor a gourmand scent. It is stylish and cold, a fragrance suitable for an “Ice Queen” whom one can only admire from afar.
Although I am more into Oriental fragrances, I love it and I consider it suitable for all the occasions when you want to feel elegant and at the same time keep your distance.
Wonderful for formal occasions, whilst I would not recommend it for a romantic date.
dusik – :
Opens with a strong, lingering burst of aldehydes, making it almost too strong. Dries down after 5 minutes into a baby powder smell. White florals and baby powder dominate. Absolutely no sweetness. Dry down is very delicate and dainty. Linear and stays constant.
The longitivity was rather short – under 4 hours. Not happy with the scent fading but what do you expect from a toilette? I like the new Miss Dior eau de parfum more.
malish0212 – :
I have this (purchased 2014) & a mini bottle of Miss Dior that my grandmother gave me over 30 years ago. The only difference I can distinguish is that the older version has just a hint more depth to it. This may be because of it’s age & storage. But it’s only a hint – otherwise there’s virtually no difference between the two. Sweet, floral & heady but without the cloying sugary sweetness that the modern celebrity-perfumes have. A great choice for all-day wear; it has excellent longevity. Vintage feminine at it’s best.
Friermthimume – :
I believe this is a faithful rendition to the classic Miss Dior. What makes me say so despite the fact of having no experience at all upon the vintage Miss Dior, is because of a friend of mine, she is a senior teacher who is about to retire in 3 to 4 years to come, could immediately identify the smell as she asked me, are you wearing Miss Dior? I was about to say no, because it is never a good feeling to let others know that I wear perfume meant for women, (it is still not widely accepted in Malaysia on the idea that perfume has no gender, as to wear perfume of the opposite gender is rather embarassing) but I was surprised as well because she could detect it as Miss Dior. She is not a fragrance addict, let alone to spend much on fragrances and surely have no idea upon reformulation etc. She then said that she once had a bottle of it, but it was long, long ago…
Well, I believe the current one is no doubt a reformulated version. Yet, I also believe it must be a faithful one despite the many IFRA restriction especially on the use of oakmoss.
Both of its longevity and silage are good. Not too overpowering. Definitely a classic worth cherished for.
tamariss – :
As i first inhale whiffs of Miss Dior sprayed on my arm, I am transported into a mirage.
It’s a place of majestic green meadows of narcissi and lily-of-the-valley in bloom. A pond filled with crystal clear water. Pale pink roses ready to open their petals, shining, all covered in dew droplets. The air is still cold but my eyes are bright with anticipation of the precious moments of the first rays of the warm spring sun. A little slice of heaven.
Under the slightly bitter and cool surface, there is a pronounced warmth and tenderness, almost fragile. To me, it is the scent of awakening, rebirth, hope, joy of life and utter ladylike elegance.
Miss Dior is heartbreakingly beautiful and she captured my heart forever.
artline – :
I blind bought a 100ml of this and today I excitedly put it on for a picnic lunch with friends. Perfect scent for the humid spring and elegant without being sweet or overpoweringly girly. It comes off very aldehydic on me, a perfectly vintagey scent. Definitely don’t regret buying the huge bottle and I look forward to a summer with miss dior 🙂
olusik.76 – :
Oh yes! Such a different one! I would rather call it “Alchemy” or “Metamorphosa” or “The Taming of the Shrew”
Its one and only who can kill by rather sharp aldehydes, while smelling it from the bottle, strangle you during first two seconds by galbanum and send to heaven without a ticket or queue after exactly 60 seconds when suddenly you are surrounded by the
-softest, lipstickiest, femininest, something rosy ice-creamy on mossy tray, that is hold by shiny leather glove
yakov-matashev – :
This is a beautiful, elegant and well-blended chypre which does, in my opinion, resemble the perfume I wore in the ’70s and ’80s, though I’m not sure how closely, since I don’t have the vintage to compare. Though I am unable to distinguish all the individual notes as some people can, I cannot believe the composition is as simple as the quoted notes seem to suggest, particularly as I normally dislike scents with a high proportion of patchouli.
I really hope this sells well, merely to convince Dior that money can be made by producing mass-market classic perfumes for grown-ups. I shall be increasing the sales figures by as much as I can afford, but I need your help in this!
post2222 – :
It seems the original version is back. I cannot spot any difference. What I can smell most in this fragrance, like before, is a balsamic note or g