Dioressence

Dior

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3.9

37 reviews
57%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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    5.0
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    fragranceskincarelover

    a year ago

    This is my favorite classic Dior, pre 1985's Poison. Dioressence is a Chypre fragrance. This is very androgynous and unisex. I am reviewing the older formula, not the one on the market now in the...

    About reviewer (914 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    3.0
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    FrenchToast

    8 years ago

    This review is for the original, vintage formulation. Top Notes: Aldehydes, Orange, Fruity Notes, Patchouli, Green Notes, Bergamot. Heart Notes: Carnation, Tuberose, Cinnamon, Violet,...

    About reviewer (125 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

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    5.0
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    jhenley

    8 years ago

    Of all of the classic Dior scents, this is my favorite! Originally this came out in 1979, and was Dior's first oriental fragrance. Around this time YSL Opium and Estee Lauder's CInnabar were...

    About reviewer (470 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

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    3.0
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    cocorocha

    12 years ago

    more expensive version of Clinique's Eau Dynamisante.... especially the 2009 les creations line.. not exciting nor special....herbal,patchouli combo for refreshing summertime... boringly unisex

    About reviewer (203 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    3.0
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    cerulfox

    13 years ago

    (Speaking of the new, Les Creations version and not the vintage.) Dioressence starts off with a strong dirt note that had me wondering if I had mistakenly grabbed a patchouli single note...

    About reviewer (284 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Tan, Warm

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    2.0
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    ellacinders

    14 years ago

    Spicy, warm and powdery. Also kinda stuffy. I see why others like this perfume but there is something in it that makes me nauseous and no matter how interesting it may smell, my stomach revolts. ...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Curly, Fine

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    5.0
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    amandamg61

    14 years ago

    I started wearing this nearly 30 years ago and it was my signature perfume until quite recently. I was told by a friend that her (now grown up) son smelled this after not seeing me for several...

    About reviewer (88 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

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    4.0
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    tessture

    14 years ago

    happywoman must have the wrong chemistry for perfumes of this type. While it does go on my skin as a hideous old fashioned powdery medicated horror, it quickly dries down to a...

    About reviewer (1727 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    happywoman28

    14 years ago

    This is a totally masculine strong chemical stench of cheap incense and dirty ashtrays. It's not green or a chypre. It's oriental and competes with Youth Dew for the all time worst smell from a...

    About reviewer (158 reviews)

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    5.0
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    wristsniffer

    14 years ago

    This is for the vintage edt version in the ribbed glass bottles. Soft, warm, smooth and elegantly spiced. This somehow makes me think of mink coats and cigarettes in long holders. I love it,...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

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    2.0
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    lalki1

    15 years ago

    Too spicy and oldfashioned for my taste, reminds me of EL Youth-dew (which i don't like). nice staying power though.

    About reviewer (139 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

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    5.0
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    ellizam

    15 years ago

    Are you people MAD!? There were no reviews of this. Dioressence isn't in most of the stores. No one ever mentions it. The world has gone crazy. EDITED: someone pointed out where Dioressence...

    About reviewer (542 reviews)

    Age44-55

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    5.0
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    onitacy

    15 years ago

    My everyday scent. It is easier to find now due to the WWW. Picked it up in Europe in the early 80s and have been in love ever since. It has kick that softens to a light powdery scent - clean. The...

    About reviewer (171 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

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    5.0
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    remychic

    16 years ago

    This is my HG fragrance. I have worn it since the 80's and wish it were easier to get. It is a spicy, sophisticated, beautiful scent and I will continue to have it in my collection until Dior...

    About reviewer (133 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

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    2.0
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    bellydancer

    16 years ago

    Starts out nicely, but turns into baby powder on me-- powder that lasts (unfortunately) and lasts.

    About reviewer (258 reviews)

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    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

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    3.0
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    JaleR

    16 years ago

    Belongs to the semi-flowery-amber family, has undergone a re-formulation, is a very strong scent indeed - nevertheless a bit dry and rather sophisticated. Does not smell like a proper oriental to...

    About reviewer (62 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Medium

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    2.0
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    Chamuda

    17 years ago

    After all the hype, I finally got a mini bottle of this scent. I like spicy scents, and it has a cinnamon note, which I usually like, but something about this scent doesn't sit well with me. I...

    About reviewer (414 reviews)

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    4.0
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    rebdab

    17 years ago

    Well, I never really gave much credence to the old "reformulation" gripes, until smelling the old and new versions of dioressence (well, OK TBS vanilla oil would have to count too...). I actually...

    About reviewer (62 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    5.0
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    elaborate

    17 years ago

    The geranium+patchouli combo is evident throughout. Although it smells a tad powdery and perfumey and a bit heavy, I still love it. Meg2005 mentioned that the top note reminds her Guerlain's...

    About reviewer (98 reviews)

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    5.0
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    fionahz

    17 years ago

    I love Dioressence. It's the perfume I wear most often. On me it's soft and floral, without being sweet or cloying and it lasts without being too strong when I first put it on. I will...

    About reviewer (103 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

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