Dior Star

EDIT: After using it a few times, I've really fallen in love with it - the petit grain scent is one that works really well for me and that's what started coming through after awhile. The first time I smelled it I didn't care for it, but it grew on me and now I love it! Already bought another bottle so I won't run out :-) Amazing how these things can grow on you, isn't it? I've left my full, original review below for completeness. My mother-in-law got me a bottle of this for my birthday - I've been surfing around making sure it really is this, because my bottle has a "CD" sticker pasted over the star on the bottle. Weird. Anyway, I'm still deciding whether I like it or not - the first spray of the scent is bright and almost citrusy - I suppose that is the mandarin orange and bergamot - but unfortunately that doesn't last long and then it turns soapy and powdery. Luckily that doesn't last long, either and the dry-down turns to a nice, soft floral scent. That will last an hour or so, then the dry-down gets really powdery and a touch sweeter - I suppose that is the almond. I would say ... it's not bad. It's not going to be a huge favorite that I will have to replace once it is gone, but it's not bad.

First time posting a review on here. But hands down I love the Dior Star perfume. Being a late millennial (born in 1994) I do like the "cheesie" or "tacky" looking bottle, as it reminds me of the glow in the dark stars my friends use to have in their bedrooms. Compared to what I usually wear from Christian Dior which are Hypnotic Poison edt and Poison Girl edp, the citrus fruity floral of Dior is a welcomed addition to my perfume collection. I'm going to be wearing this the rest of spring and all summer. Also quick question: does anyone else's bottle have eau or toilette scratched out on the bottom of the bottle? Also does anyone's bottle/box not have a batch code?

I am so happy, that I had a chance to buy full bottle of this beautiful scent. Well, again- English is not my native language so I need to think how to describe this scent... Summer is in the air! Yes it is fresh peony with almond. It is a very good harmony , because it is not too spicy or very citrus, not so sweet, just a real fresh floral fruity scent. it’s real peony On my skin and later maybe a little bit of almond left, but just a little bit, not very strong. I could say, that it is a very elegant perfume and I will use it in the evenings too. Again: nice peony nice almond J Good longevity and good sillage.

Something about this scent makes me happy. It smells very unique and is a great summery scent without being typically oceanic or citrus. It's like a sexy summer scent with a nutty? Type feel but there's something else I can't describe. It's just great I love it.

Bottled springtime ! I just bought it today, it is mid November, and I couldn't resist the smell of spring flowers. For some reason the bergamot and petit grain do not last very long. and after that , all that I smell are fresh peonies and honeysuckle. Not much musc either, and just a hint of almonds in the end, but too little to make it gourmand . The opening silage is quite strong but the scent fades quickly , it isn't long lasting like the top notes seem to promise. The entire scent sparkles with youthfulness . I don't think it's smelling cheap or tacky in any way, it is just bursting with an exuberance one can only feel when nature is coming back to life after a long winter . A clean floral, elegant , youthful and not sweet . Just fresh flowers in a crystal vase.

Dior Star is quite simple and fresh. It surprises me. My experience with Dior is that the scents are usually rather complex. I find Dior Star charming in its simplicity. It opens with a burst of bergamot, which is the prevalent note throughout wear. There are subtle hints of florals in the mix. This never has a trace of bitterness, as sometimes bergamot can become on me. It remains fresh, mildly floral, and citrusy. There is nothing heavy or sharp to drag down this fragrance. Although the scent is fairly soft, it lingers for hours longer than I thought it would. I wonder if this was a limited edition. I have not seen this anywhere in years. Overall, this is a great scent to wear in spring or summer.

the more i smell this the less herbal smelling it was and the more it became soft and sweet. More then sweet almond milk then hash citrus musk and intense herbal smells i get right at the start x

Fresh. Light. Inoffensive. For hot summer days. Nice, but I am not mourning (discontinued). I have half of 50 ml bottle left. From time to time I see it on ebay.

i wish i could smell more honeysuckle and peony in this and less almond and petit grain. I think i am a floral lover myself though

Visually, Dior Star followed the standard adopted by the brand, during some years, for single size fragrances (50ml), such as Diorever, Forever and Ever, Lily, etc. Particularly, I think this is one of the ugliest bottles beside the worst finishing of the brand because the metallic painting peels and the product does not have the same refinement of perfumes launched years before, as Dune (1991), J'adore (1999) or Addict ( 2002) for example. The fragrance is classified as floral-fruity and has top notes of bergamot, mandarin orange, and petitgrain. In the body, notes of peony and honeysuckle were combined, while the base brings musk and almonds. Dior Star is, however, a fragrance with multiple personalities. I don't know if there was a difference in production batches, but there is a great disparity between the opinions of its users. One group finds it light, musky and perfect for warmer days; another group finds it floral and almondy; and there is a third portion that finds it green, a little strong and sharp and even dated. And I find myself in this last group. On my skin, the fragrance of Dior Star remains very acidic, or rather, bitter and green. Bergamot and petitgrain dominate the output and last for almost all evolution. The peony note, which usually resembles the smell of roses, can also confer greener nuances, such as those of the lily of the valley. And here is the answer to my questions! Regarding the base, the almond side is more noticeable on the blotter than on the skin, especially after a long time. In general, Dior Star makes me think of a mix of L’Eau D’Issey for women with a cologne of German origin, in the style of the No. 4711 flankers. However, it exhales a lot and has good durability. But I do not recommend buying blindly, since opinions are different, and I also do not think it is a good representative of the brand. François Demachy arrived at the right time!

This doesn't go with my chemistry at all. On my skin it smells like old dirty flower water that has been sitting in the pot long after the flowers have died.

Plastic and cheap scent. Petit grain, almond and slight honeysuckle are the only detectable notes. Alot like Cliniques rusty type smells.

Fragrance Review For Star Christian Dior Top Notes: Mandarin Orange Petit Grain Bergamot Middle Notes: Peony Honeysuckle Base Notes: Almond Musk Fresh easy to wear citrusy floral. This was quite a surprise to me. I was expecting something more from Dior. It doesn't smell boring but it does have a lighter texture, a shorter performance and a kind of unusual structure. It wears like other perfumes not Dior. I can't quite make out what it smells like but I get the feeling I've smelled this before at Macy's. On me the honeysuckle was very prominent and that was nice since I rarely detect that much honeysuckle in other perfumes in my collection. The peony is soft and not as big a player as I would have liked it to have been. This is fresh with citrus and aromatic at the same time. Then it wears like an almond scented bar of soap. This is great to spritz on after a shower and to start your day. Light, inoffensive, casual. Is this really a Dior? LOL

Wowzers. I have never experienced a perfume where the differences between the top notes and base notes were so stark. This perfume no doubt starts off sharp, citrusy and green thanks to the petitgrain and bergamot as well as the mandarin orange. After about 2 hours the peony starts to subtly show through with its sheer rose like qualities. An hour later the sweeter notes really start to emerge thanks to the almond and honeysuckle and the scent somewhat reminds me of the earlier edition " I heart Christian Dior". In the end the honeysuckle is the real star (no pun intended!) of the show. If you cannot find this then I recommend Fragonards Jasmin Perle de the. They have very similar scent profiles.

I was expecting a "star" power perfume but this is a twinkling little star. It smells really soft and sweet with pink peony flowers, a bit of honeysuckle, some citrus and a hint of white musk. It's clean, soapy, really easy to wear. It's casual and something to wear to work every day or anywhere without making a statement. When it begins it smells like a man's aftershave because that bergamot orange is pretty sharp. Then it softens into a floral note of peony. There's almonds too but it's not a big player. This is just a very light fresh and cool perfume to wear on a hot day.

My mom bought me this as a random i love you gift, and the box and packaging and bottle are so cheap amd tacky looking i thought this was a fake until i saw the nordstrom proof of purchase sticker on box wrapping. Anyway, this scent is nothing remarkable. Its light, airy, citrus and green. Good for summer. Good for teenagers, looks like what dior was aiming at here. Decent sillage and wear.

Just got a mini of this today with other Dior's. This one is so beautiful. Floral right in your face, then dries down to Honeysuckle, Almond blend! Strong but soft. It is a very bright scent and does not smell like anything else I have ever tested which is a good thing. Think I will splurge on the big bottle. This would be good on a sunny spring day!

Flashback to my childhood days where this fragrance was showstopper for me. It was casual, made me outgoing as just to showoff my Dior Star. I liked how it has citrusy scent but also deep down you can detect a hint of rose which makes it more blooming and lively.