Miss Dior Eau de Toilette Originale

Absolutely Outstanding! To me this is the Hermes Birkin of the perfume world. Classy, expensive smelling, classic, stands the test of time for good reason, grown up, uncomplicated and beautiful. Well done to Dior for this masterpeice, theres truly nothing like it. My mother always called this the "come to bed perfume". I had this 41 years ago when l was little, about 8yrs old. I know stupid right? My businessman father who travelled all over from country to country would come home from his trips abroad and bring me a bottle of Miss Dior Originale and my mum would get another expensive perfume usually Chanel no5 or no 19. He was one of those men that was so busy he didn't really have time to put any thought into what an appropriate present for an 8yr old girl would be and grabbed a prezzie from the duty free shop in the airport on route home for us, he probably saw Miss in the name and naturally thought oh it must be a perfume for a young girl. l remembered that gorgeous scent my whole life. It's imprinted on my nose forever. It was on my wishlist and l got my first bottle in my adult life today and wore it to work. The first bitter galbanum scent bothered me slightly l wasn't expecting it and its a little scratchy and harsh but it grows on you after wearing the scent a few times and you start to crave that bitter opening. But as soon as the liquid warms on your skin, that smooth, divine, creamy powdery yummyness kicks in and it's like sinking into a giant powdery marshmallow of soft but powerful heady scent. This is the smell l remember like a smooth iris bomb, but doesn't have iris in it strangely. It's truly seductive if your in to powdery scents, its so good. I've been trying to figure out what this smell is that's identical to something that I've used recently and l suddenly realised omg it's Fenjal bath oil, that's the same fragrance as this. Identical, that must be why l have always loved Fenjal oil so much because it's my Miss Dior scent. (Lightbulb moment)! I'm always going to wear this now. On this day l declareth that for richer or for poorer, that l shall never be without a bottle of this heavenly juice again! 9.5/10 and the only reason it doesn't get 10/10 is the bottle is ugly it deserves a stunning modern chic bottle that makes a statement on your perfume table, and the feel of it makes my teeth go funny. It's like the effect fingernails being dragged down a blackboard has on people, that type of eeeeek l feel tempted to wear a glove when handling the bottle!

I’m a guy and I wear Miss Dior Originale. Nowadays perfumes tend to be gender neutral, particularly the vintage ones. I have them all: Shalimar and Mitsouko, Y, Rive Gauche, Eau de Lancôme, Eau de Rochas, Chanel 5 and 19, Opium, Cabochard... All of them can be worn by guys. The only one that was missing to my collection was Miss Dior Originale. What can I say that hopefully has not been said yet?... First this is a “comfort” perfume: not aggressive not a powerhouse but smooth and gentle yet very present. On me it evolves first from a blast of white flowers (gardenia and Jasmine?), to a sweet powdery skin scent that lingers all day and gives you some surprising gentle reminders that it is still here when you almost forgot about it. At some point it reminds me of Chanel 5, Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L’eau and even Dior pour Homme (the Dior DNA I guess). I’m in love with this little gem which is more like one of my “weekend” perfumes when I want to wear something more intimate and smart casual, yet stylish. Again, compared to the synthetic scents of today, Miss Dior is a timeless testimony that vintage does not smell like “old lady’s perfume” (expression that I hate by the way, as one of my fondest memories is the one of my late grand-mother’s perfume), and that everything old is new again. Vintage perfumes deserve respect and to be discovered, even though some have been reformulated, but best reformulation than completely disappear...

Miss Dior Eau de Toilette Originale by Dior is a fragrance that I deeply love, not only because of its heritage but also for the way it gracefully balances elegance with freshness. This beautiful creation belongs to the family of green notes, which I truly adore, offering a refined herbal character that feels timeless and vibrant. From the very first spray, the green chypre accords open with a crisp, herbal brightness, intertwined with delicate florals that echo the soul of the legendary Miss Dior 1947 while not identical, it carries a clear resemblance to the original DNA, enough to stir nostalgia while still asserting its own identity. The fragrance unfolds with a lively, almost verdant freshness, soft yet invigorating, and its heart glows with a harmony that feels both classic and modern. While the sillage is moderate and the longevity also rests in the moderate range, these qualities only enhance its wearability, making it a fragrance of subtle sophistication rather than bold proclamation. In the end, Miss Dior Eau de Toilette Originale is a beautiful perfume, one that I cherish for its green, graceful soul and its ability to connect the present with Dior’s glorious past. Occasion: Formal, Relaxing Scent: 1.7/2 Longevity: 1.4/2 Sillage: 1/2 Packaging: 1.6/2 Price: 1.1/2 ——— I’d rate it 6.8 out of 10.

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 adds 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.

Oh Miss Dior how I love thee. Vintage glamour in a bottle. You need to have a seasoned nose for this one. Only three notes listed, but the depths of this reaches for more, for more complexity. Soft and powdery, spicy with a hint of sweetness, floral but a little dirty (earthy) from the patchouli. I immediately get the blast of galbanum, but it’s met with this extremely woody essence (on my skin) that I can’t place. Again, it must be the earth from the patchouli? The spice is like a light dusting of cinnamon that’s been mixed with a dash of raw sugar (so not too sweet, like candy). The dry down is so soft and delicious. This lasts ALL day on me. It’s undoubtedly strong at first spritz, so I think this is a fragrance for someone that does not allow a fragrance to “wear her”... I’m not sure if anyone’s mentioned it or not, or if it’s been compared to It, but it reminds me of Shalimar Initial, just more soapy. How I feel when I’m wearing it... I see myself in the 1954 movie Sabrina. I’m in the parlor room of the Larabee Mansion, in a beautiful drop shoulder, silk lamé evening dress, with a matching scarf. I’m sipping champagne from a flute, making sure I don’t mess up my red lipstick...This fragrance is extremely romantic for me. I LOVE IT!

I love this. It's a classical chypre, that somehow makes a note as pungent as Galbanum extremely smooth and pleasing. In most scents, it comes across very earthy and even a little "crunchy". In this scent, it just smells complimentary to everything else. I found the modern Miss Dior Eau de Parfum to also have a brillantly crafted rose and vanilla, so it feels like the Miss Dior DNA. It's deep and a little bitter, yet it has this slight sweetness in the herbs that makes it feel far more welcoming than some chypres I have. It's more grounded than Anais Anais, almost like the earth to Anais Anais' Sky It's much Soapy than Knowing, and less authoritative ( I always feel stern in it no matter what I do). Unfortunately, I find Aromatics Elixir to have a better depth of character to this scent at a lower price, and I also wear Moschino's Moschino for some sweetness in the fall so this isn't likely to be a purchase unless I stumble into a great bargain. I do however, feel tempted to try this out around September as a work scent simply to allow myself a inoffensive chypre. I do find Moschino does this nicely, but I wouldn't mind an alternative. This is an extremely approachable Chypre for anyone who can afford Dior's prices. 8.5/10

This is wonderful .. if you want to exude sophistication associated with being chic this is it. So very powdery and refreshingly soapy. I do get a strong amount of aldehyde but this is so different to Chanel n°5 and I am glad it is for I love that perfumes can be so distinct even when sharing so much similarity. Again, I do not believe that only the aforesaid three notes make this composition. Iris, oakmoss or atleast moss or an accord has to be present.. my bottle is atleast 6 years old She is green but not the overpowering kind and so I have to disagree with many reviews here unless one finds green notes irritating. I have found galbanum to be a very noticeable note and may be that's why it's mostly used as a top note ; some notable galbanum perfumes Chanel n°19, Bel Respiro, Estée Lauder Beautiful which all i equally enjoy wearing. Though being a major note the patchouli here is very laid back and that's something because I do not enjoy patchouli as such in majority of modern perfumes. Happy to say this is an exception. Anybody can wear this to office, meetings, social gatherings alike all year round. The only negative is I feel it's way over-priced. It could have been half.

The opening is harsh, but on my skin, it warms up quickly, turning into a green, floral, and powdery scent. This is the sort of perfume I'd label as 'dry', with barely any sweetness mixed into the composition for added appeal. Not that it needs it. Still, I can imagine it'd have been more popular if it had had some sweeter, buttery white flowers thrown into the mixture. But that's not really the point of this particular facet of Miss Dior - God knows we have enough of 'em to suit every taste, anyway. Originale, however, is different from the rest... It's like she doesn't care if you like her or not; she's unapologetically herself - as 'outdated' as some may find her to be. I say 'she', but in truth, this is a rather unisex fragrance. Performance is good for an edt, in my opinion, and perhaps surprisingly, it layers well with other scents. So, if you find the galbanum too much, simply pair it with a creamier body lotion. Bottle is gorgeous too. Personally, I think I'm falling in love. Edit: Scored a vintage bottle circa 2004. God is good XD

It has listed only three notes. I can definitely smell much more. Yes, it's heavy. Yes, it's vintage, but strangely, this seem very clean for me. Also, I can smell plenty of iris here, it's very powdery. I can smell the green notes, the galbanum here is slightly bitter, but not overwhelming bitter like in other vintage fragrances. A friend of mine told me this smells like a Chanel DNA, and I can't argue with that. Yes, it has some kind of Chanel DNA, die to aldehydes wich are not mentioned here. I definitely smell plenty of aldehydes in Miss Dior. I also can see why it is considered not very long lasting. This has a ton of iso e super and due to people going nose blind to it, I can see why it is voted moderate. Fortunately, I'm not nose blinded to iso e super, so I can smell Moss Dior for pretty long enough. I get 7 hours with it easily with decent sillage. I like it very much. I'm actually in love with it. At first, I didn't like it, but I got used to this frag pretty quick. Scent: 8/10 Longevity: 9/10 Sillage: 8/10 Bottle: 9/10

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...but that's so often how it is nowadays. 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 de Parfum), they're not really similar when compared, apart from some resemblance when sniffing the sprayer! This is much fresher & more linear (as expected) but I love them both.

it was my dream for last two years. But I wasn't mature enough for it. Now I am. I'm impressed by drydown and smell on coat after several days. Scent is addictive somehow. I have current formulation. It last whole day, but next morning it is gone. I expected longevity of Chanel 5 eau de parfum... which smells even next morning. It's worth every single penny I spend on it. If you're not satisfied by gourmand kind of modern mainstream, this is interesting to test. Just from 1 to 3 sprays is enough for whole day. Now it's humid cold autumn and I'm enjoing the smell. I'm courius how much I'll like the scent in different seasons of year. I'm so happy that this has nothing in common with modern pinkish miss dior, which even develop into stinky smell on my skin. Bottle is beautiful, only cup is strange-from thin plastic and makes cheap impression.

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.

I’ve had a bottle of this in my collection consistently since I first smelled it when I was 17 (I’m in my 50s now). It’s not quite the same now, very similar, and if you weren’t overly familiar with the original you might not notice. This is the scent I reach for on the days when I’m really not sure what to wear. I know people think it’s old fashioned, but even now it’s one of my most complimented scents. It sits quite close to my skin and smells quite green and fresh with an hint of powderyness in the dry down, and when people lean in to greet me they always notice it. I think it may be a personal association thing, but something about it always makes me think of Christmas.

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!

This is one of the great chypres. Miss Dior Eau de Toilette Originale was created in 1947. As others have said here it is not remotely like the modern IMO inferior Miss Dior scent. I read somewhere that it still has the oakmoss ingredient of the 1947 recipe despite the fact that oakmoss is all but banned internationally nowadays with only a minute amount permitted. But now oakmoss can be used by perfumers again because the offending molecule that causes skin irritation (or worse) has been removed from the formulation. So the oakmoss in it is not some sort of synthetic. I am surprised that Dior still makes this wonderful unique scent available. Long may that remain so.

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

This is very nice, I like it a lot. I bought this blindly and got lucky. It’s very similar to Elizabeth Taylor’s Passion so if you don’t like that then you definitely won’t like this. Luckily I love Passion. Honestly you might as well get Passion as it’s cheaper and essentially the same although I understand it’s not as easy to find as Miss Dior (it’s virtually impossible to buy Passion where I live). The only other Miss Dior I’ve smelt is the parfum which is nothing like this! They are completely different perfumes who just happen to share a name. The bottle of this is stunning! One of the most beautiful perfume bottles I own.

The opening is aldehydes, citrus and bitter, green galbanum. Astringent and a fragrance I associate with a very strict lady, a teacher or other authority figure. But then, the dry down, clouds part, and a beautiful warm floral starts peeking through. There is warming orange blossom that immediately makes me think of warm skin in the firs days of summer. The backbone of the fragrance is woody. Buttoned up and sensual at the same time. Miss Dior Originale is "perfumey", vintage in style and not everybody's cup of tea. Please Dior - never stop making it!

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.

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.