Les Creations de Monsieur Dior Dioressence

Originally bought it for my mom (she is a 72 y.o. opera diva) but she has mellowed out so much that she no longer wants to wear BIIIG perfumes. I think DIORESSENCE is an all-time classic and is so unique and stylish. Very hard to compare to anything else. Simply outstanding and unparalleled. There are only 2 fragrances that I would position somewhat related: CHANEL "Cristalle" although much lighter, cooler and fresher, it also has this incredibly green, 'broken stems' quality. The other one is CHANEL "19" Coco's last creation before she passed in 1971, a very poudery, soapy, aldehydic green floral. "Dioressence" is all that and more: deeper, more sophisticated, more profound, richer, warmer, a really weird, yet interesting mix of instantly pleasant floral notes, juxtaposed in between animalic musc, synthetic aldehydes, pungent peppery green notes, it is just so intriguing and different from that commercial stuff you get out there these days. I also find a rich and earthy quality to this: is that the chypre element? That green, mossy, earthy, wet feel? I often compare perfumes with music. Majority of today's music productions are auto-tuned, quick studio productions with massive marketing effort to sell a weak, short-lived product with zero longevity. Most fragrances today are similar in nature as they are churned out too quickly, often endorsed by a celebrity or fashion brand. This is different: if this was a piece of music, it would be a big opera or a live concert of some massive vocal talent: Adele might smell like this!! Think YSL's "Opium" but not that oriental, but a "shouting green" that turns into a "cooing, oozing, purring vanilla, creamy, spicy, woody, cashmere sweater by the fireplace". I think the best season to wear this is autumn or any cooler part of year, when you need comfort and reassurance and demand respect from your environment. This is a very grown-up concotion, only suitable for a sophisticated and self-confident person: MALE or FEMALE. This is UNISEX.

The new Dioressence is quite different from the original. I have a small 10 ml bottle with the blue mosaic pattern, which I love. The green and dry geranium is strong in that one pared with a warm fruity/flowery breeze. At first I was startled by the new Dioressence's spicy opening. There is nothing spicy in the original that I own, but maybe it has disappeared with time? In the dry down of the new version the geranium and opulent flowers are there, but it is still not very close to the og. Having said that, I must admit that I am blown away by the new version: it is daring, it is bold, it is greener than green although with warmth and a heart thanks to the spicy and herbal accords. A bit like Estee Lauder's Aliage. Not sweet at all on me, more soapy and powdery dry. The scent accords above seem just right, but the scent pyramid does not make it justice at all. If you are looking for the og stuff this is not it, but that is alright since the new version is like nothing you could imagine beforehand. Unique but still cozy and reassuring.

Sweet, spicy, green chypre (could be an "oriental", or amber today, too I guess). There is such a gap between fragrances marketed towards women currently and the 1970's, the green chypre decade. Today this fragrance would be in the men's section for sure. I have this fragrance but I don't wear it a lot. But I just had to buy it when the re-issue turned up in the shops. It is just so enticing. I get green galbanum (like Miss Dior orig.) but it goes far more spicy and woody patchouli from that, with some florals. It feels very grownup, elegant, perfumey. It feels mature to me but if you are next-gen and have never encountered these classic chypres in "the wild" I wonder what the reaction is? Anyway, good on you Dior for not scrapping the classics!

Oh wow, a stunner and a keeper. Definitely on my list for next buys. Even though it's quite pungent I think it is so herbal that it could be worn in the summer. Feels like there are more notes than the three listed. I sense oakmoss. It develops fast in an earthy, spicy, herbal patchouli of which I'm very fond of. Cinammon seems to be a nice pair for patchouli, maybe because the spicyness?; in fact cinammon only enhances the patch. I can't speak for geranium, for I'm not acquainted yet with its special floral aroma, so I cannot tell how heavy on the geranium it really is. But for patch lovers this is amazing! Beautiful alone and layered with other scents. Projects very well and lasts quite enough for an EDT. Well done Dior! A yes from me

I bought my full bottle after trying it several times in several shops. I have also original Dioressence and I can notice a difference between them. First I must say I like both of them. Les Creations is more modern and more appropriate to wear into an office, some way more easy-going. But the older version is gorgeous it is much fuller, deeper, and stronger. I wear it when I want to be visible among a lot of people and I don ́t care what they think. But I wouldn ́t wear it to work where I am in an office with another 5 people. For this purpose I bought a new version which is more modest and appropriate. This way I can enjoy both versions.

I have both the vintage Edt and this one. I realize the difference, but you know what? It's still gorgeous! Slightly more modern and has a creamy soap element. less fizzy than the original. Still very much in line with that dioressence feel. This one also reminds me a lot of Miss Dior Original. The first few minutes aren't as enjoyable as the original Dioressence, but the middle notes are heavenly. Don't let the bad reviews deter you. Give it a try! You might find this one to be just as lovely and maybe even easier to wear in this modern world of sweet patchoulis and floral woody musks! I seriously can't get enough of this scent.

I thought I had reviewed this but I guess not. I understand what madonnatella's saying about this beauty. I've had both versions, this one did not disappoint. In my mind I call it Dior-elegant, as it comes off as classy to the first degree. The geranium is refined with a subtle undertone of cinnamon. On me, it's gives a soft red aura, meant for a black tie affair, jeans and pristine white tee, or that perfect lbd. It's sumptuous for fall or cold winter days, or spring or summer for the special occasion, with nice longevity. The heavy gorgeous bottle is almost as impressive as the juice. To me, this one is hoard-worthy.

THIS is what I have been searching for. All the years I have been looking for a scent that enters the room before I do, without being cloying. It's unique, clean, fresh, spicy, carnation and cinnamon. It's delicious. Yes, there will always be a place for the generic perfume - light and floral, inoffensive and instantly palatable. But, for those who dare; for those who want to be more than just generic - there is Dioressence. I love this. I love the sandalwood, the soapiness, the spice, the sexiness. This is my new secret.

There is so much more going on here than the notes listed. I smell several of the notes listed under the original Dioressence. Given that this version was redone by Francois Demachy, a master perfumer, it doesn't surprise me that he has tried to incorporate some of the original notes -- I would be surprised if he didn't! I smell aldehydes, carnation, ylang ylang, other flowers, resins. I'll have to compare to my mini of vintage EDT.

Spicy goodness, perfect for a rainy day. I absolutely love this dry green patchouli scent with the perfect hint of Cinnamon. Absolutely works on this summer rainy evening. On the dry down a gentle powdery that is not overpowering, just a bit to make it settle beautifully on my skin. Definitively a mature scent for the 37+ crowd, feminine without annoying sweetness. My new favorite Spicy Chypre if there is such a thing.

I love the fresh green of Dioressence, opening with a bolt of bold geranium and settling into a spicy powdery sweetness. Strong and astringent, it offers something different from the usual citrus opening. Hard to find though! Only the larger luxury department stores with a Dior counter stock it to test and buy.

Re-Imagination of glorious perfume times. Such a beautiful chypre! Whilst only 3 notes are mentioned, I get greens, soapy spices, aldehydes, earthy moss, and a soft patchouli. Not too tart, not too metallic, not too powdery, Dioressence is a most balanced extraordinary chypre well worth the money. Love!

Chypre? My nose must be off because this smells like a straight-up Oriental to me. Edit - Dior has this listed as an Oriental on their site: "A very feminine Oriental fragrance with a mysterious sensuality captured in notes of geranium, cinnamon and patchouli. Voluptuous and captivating."

Every time I use this perfume I like it more, it's grassy & warm, a bit spicy. it's enveloping and cosy. perfect for a dull day in London. I'm sure it has more notes that the three listed, it's like the perfumerers these days like to keep them under wraps...

This is like the essential oil I have been looking for years. The oil is from Bath and Body works, called sandalwood rose essential oil. The dry down notes of Dioressence just smell like that. Woody aromatic, heavenly.

I have seen this today in two different shops at Brent Cross shopping centre, north London (july 2011). I think it smells fabulous & intend to pop back soon to get some!

This is in the same Chypre realm with Clinique's Aromatics Elixir from 1975! I like it a lot as I am a big time Chypre fan!

I do not regard compliments as a "guide" for an evaluation of the perfume quality or consider them important for the appreciation of it of course, but 4 impressive compliments and it wasn't even noon yet, made me think that there is a slight chance (and possibly hope) that people got finally bored by the candy-pastry perfume gendre (which I do not like at all) that is present in public these days and started to estimate a classic chypre instead...just an idea...that actually brought a big smile on my face. It really was a Dioressence morning today. A cloudy and grey-ish with the scent of the upcoming rain mixed with the flowery spring air...a perfect set since I think Les Creations in fact develops best in autumn as it settles to a very comforting scent due to a woody undertone. It opens as a fresh, spicy and aromatic bloom but it is not a complex perfume. Just a beautiful, sophisticated scent with a very good sillage when you feel like in a mood for a change. I was drinking my morning coffee and a waitress asked me if I could write down for her the name of the perfume I was wearing since she liked it very much. So it would be very nice to come up with different names for completely different reformulations and reviews of vintage editions because it would save me the trouble of explaining all this mess and that would, as the matter of fact, give a fresh start for a completely different perfume instead of the continuous comparisons between two different scents as well. I recall vaguely a vintage Dioressence since my mother's friend wore it, but this certainly refers to plenty of the original/reformulated versions. Don't you think?

I originally had this under the original EDT listing, but I think it might actually be THIS version, though I SWEAR I detect oakmoss. Anyway, this was my review: I received a decant of Dioressence from the always generous and gracious anamandy. Thank you so much! I don't know if this is an older or more recent formulation and it doesn't matter to me at this point. This is a masterpiece. On first spray, I get a very deep, inky oakmoss followed by something green. It's very difficult to break the rest down because it is so much more than just it's individual notes. It's Dioressence, and while others bear a resemblance, it is most definitely it's own thing. I have a decant of 1947 (I think) Miss Dior EDC, and it is clear that this has the same DNA. All I can say is that I just walked to the kitchen to get a cup of coffee, and I was aware of this cloud of now softer, spicy, floriental loveliness enveloping my body, with wafts radiating out. I can not wait until my husband gets home so I can see if he notices and comments. I am now hunting for a FB because I absolutely NEED this in my collection. I thought of all the Diore____'s that have been created, my preference would be for Diorissimo, but this is the stuff. A true love for me. PS - Hubby just got home, leaned in for a kiss, and said "You smell great!", completely unprompted. I rest my case! 11/8/2019 - just purchased. Can't wait for it to arrive!!

Befuddled by the inclusion of only 3 notes in the pyramid when so much more is obviously going on, I reread the description, and realized that the notes are being misrepresented as Top, Middle, and Base. According to the description: "The new edition Les Creations de Monsieur Dior Dioressence EDT is concentrated on geranium from Egypt, cinnamon from Ceylon and patchouli from Indonesia as carriers of the composition." So those notes are merely the building blocks - or base - of the rest of the fragrance. This explains quite a lot, and may be one of the reasons why some swear chypre and others oriental. Wearing it today, the spice is far more prevalent than the first time I tried it. I'm not familiar with the OG, but I find this to be very beautiful, somewhat androgynous, modern, and sophisticated. That cinnamon is to die for!