Miss Dior Esprit de Parfum

(Comparison of an extrait and an esprit de parfum both bottles c. early 1980s) One of the favorite activities of this perfume nerd is to mess around with Dior extrait and esprit concentrations of the same perfume. When wearing one or the other, I almost always put out the other to recalibrate my reference points. In my opinion, the esprits are usually the best versions of the Dior perfume in question. Their natures seem to be more energetic and lively, their evolutions more dynamic and pronounced. Miss Dior is a very curious case in this regard, mostly because there is something about the vintage extrait compositions that don’t stand up well to time, and the margin of variances is quite large. In some bottles both the galbanum and jasmine have severely muted, in others just the galbanum, and still in others the patchouli chypre base smells far more enormous than intended. The esprit concentrations generally seem to hold up well and maintain consistency, though that could be because the juice of those concentrations is typically much younger than that of the vintage extraits. In the two bottles of vintage extrait that I own, one has the galbanum top intact while the other generally goes straight to the jasmine floral heart. The galbanum is bitter green and waxy, when you can find it - a rush of freshly cut stems. When the galbanum is absent or greatly muted, the jasmine of the heart layer is immediately noticeable and pushes more of a honeyed fruity character, a sort of vague overlap to the narcissus and rose notes, before it dispenses to the white floral characters of jasmine and an oily orris. In the esprit the galbanum can be a bit iffy, but the jasmine is quite a bit brighter than it is any bottle of the extrait that I’ve smelled, which means that jasmine’s naturally green citrusy edge helps to hold up the green accord in a more convincing fashion. The narcissus note certainly helps with this, while the rose and orris seem to have been dialed back quite a bit. When the jasmine in the extrait gives out, a swell of oakmoss and patchouli comes forward in a very big and very loud fashion. For a classic extrait that would typically stay close to the skin, Miss Dior Extrait projects and sillages quite powerfully, and the esprit is no slouch either but it seems to have a bit less oomph than the extrait. This is probably due to there being noticeably less oakmoss to my bottle of the esprit, opting for more of the patchouli that has a loamy and green edge to it. The extrait eventually, after a long time, gets to the same place with the loamy green patchouli, but its brown earthiness is more pronounced. Miss Dior in both concentrations and in vintage formulations is gorgeous and exemplars of the vintage green chypre genre. Note, however, that neither the extrait nor the esprit have anything to do with the Miss Dior available to us in retail today. Formulations of Miss Dior created since the turn of the century should really have been called a different perfume, since the sweet fruity and soapy floral character is about as opposite to the Miss Dior of Jean Carles as it’s possible to get. Ironically, this old Miss Dior that I know and love is quite unisex today with its bitter greens, oakmoss and patchouli, and maybe that was the problem. Today’s ladies are likely not going to buy anything that smells like these old extraits or esprits, and how the hell would you successfully sell a perfume called Miss Dior to today’s man, the kind that would find it excruciatingly hard to explain to his gym bros and fellow craft IPA connoisseurs. I suppose this means that the Miss Dior I know and love is dead and doomed to stay that way, which is an awful pity. I really enjoy her company.

I worked at the Christian Dior counter as a manager for almost three years between 2008-2011. I have a bottle of Miss Dior Esprit De Parfum that has a batch code from 2007. It was a tester bottle,which we had been sent in to demonstrate Miss Dior EDT before it's 2011 reform. I would often acquire testers as incentives for making targets ect. I don't see any page to review this version, which is a shame because it single handedly sparked my intense passion for complex vintage mossy scents. This fragrance is a full bodied mossy green floral that starts off with a burst of lemony glabanam. Then softens (after at least 3 hours) in to an alurring white floral jasmine, lily of the valley and rose. Ending with a fully loaded base rich with oakmoss, veitiver and patchouli. I wore this fragrance to see my grandfather in the hospital before he passed away in 2010. The staff were none to pleased by my choice of such a forceful scent. ( I wore Tuscany Per Donna by Estée Lauder to my Grandmother's death bed four years later and no one was offended, lesson learned). I also experimented with ketamine in order to totally and full experienced this complex jem, as some of you might know it really heightens your olfactory senses. It was quite the trip twisting and turning as each layer unfolded. It was like walking through a bright sunny green feild into a deep mossy forest but at the tree line is a bed of lush flowers you have to meander through. I don't think you can buy this formulation, I'm not sure you ever could in Canada where I live. So I do feel blessed to own my little bottle. I wear it in very early spring when the snow is mealting and the first green grass is poking out. It will linger with you on your coats and scarves for the rest of the season, so for me in really embodies early spring ( feb-early April). If anyone knows anything about this formulation please write a review and enlighten me.

I wasn't sure what to do. Buy it or not, as I already have the eau de toilette originale. But the rating on this one is higher, so I bought it anyway. Yes, there is a difference! This version is less fatty, less soapier, dryer somehow if it makes any sense. Therefore I think it is closer to Vol de nuit, as well. In case you're a parfum-nut like me, it's worth having both. Otherwise you may be more happy buying 2 completely different perfumes. For me: I love having a new perfume :-)

Wow! My brand new bottle of fragrance sprays a real, dry as bone, classic chypre! Green ranging from fresh to deep. A jasmin that a jasmin-wary nose can love. Dry patchouli! No need for niche nor vintage here. Impressive! Why don't more design houses deliver such classic goods? Was this classic never that dependent on oak moss? About one hour in, becomes arguably unisex. I'm going to want the extrait, if it tops this.

I have been wearing this since the late '90's, yes, the Esprit de Parfum - so not sure why the description says it was launched in 2011. This is a beautifully elegant fragrance that dries down to a mossy green floral. The staying power is incredible. This is not a sweet, little girl perfume, this is a grown up "don't mess with me" lady who means business.

Miss Dior is admirable. Her beauty lies in her charming spirit, in her old soul but young, fresh appearance. Initial is herbal like, dandelion note. Middle is light leathery, aromatic sensation, and base is very much like First by Van Cleef and Arpels, which I personally adore. Light but lasting, intoxicating...

this is so lovely.I do not believe it has only 3 notes, it is so much more complicated than that. Green blast at first then softens to galbanum heaven. After a while it dries down to lovely floral with green undertones. Lasting power and silage are great. Strong sexy, a real prize.

What can possibly be said about this ethereal beauty that has not been said before? It’s an earth goddess glamazon who wears pearls. She is in charge and WILL let you know. Sophisticated. Not sweet. Daring and beautiful. Every perfume lover should have this.

I live for the drydown in this one (Esprit de Parfum). The one I have is from a very recent batch (year 2020) and it smells absolutely amazing - rich and intoxicating. I feel no need to hunt for vintage formulations.

This is closer to the originale Miss Dior than the current variation: Miss Dior Originale. It is more chypre, grown up and longlasting, not just a faint reminder. I love it, and I happy I could manage to get it.

Mine is the Originale version of this Esprit de Parfum from 2013. It smells almost identical to Miss Dior EDT Originale except it is richer, a little less dry with a touch of warmth and lasts longer. Very nice!

A great scent. It exudes confidence and when you want a chypre, this is the one that will best scratch that itch

I am surprised this fabulous fragrance flies so under the radar, receiving no attention.

It's a classic and timeless scent without a doubt. Starts fresh, turns into a blend of floral and earthy notes quickly without letting go of the freshness. The jasmine and rose stand out to my nose but the green touch keeps it from feeling sweet. Some patchouli comes out in the dry down. It's warmer but not heavy at all. If you're not put off by the vintage-feel this is an elegant, "quiet confidence" type of fragrance. Worth a try.

I began the descent into the Miss Dior rabbit hole with 2 bottles of old Esprit de Parfum, not fully realising what it was. I hadn't read any reviews of Miss Dior and was just adding to my vintage perfume collection. It's such a surprising perfume; as I am still a novice with Miss Dior I won't go into too much detail but it starts off so prim and proper that I was certain it would just be a collector item and not one that I would wear. But trialling it that first day I told my husband and, he agreed, that behind all that initial politeness is a 'dirty bitch' clawing her way through. What's interesting is, reviews for vintage EDT and Parfum say exactly the same thing. For the first time today I have been experimenting with my pristine vintage Parfum (sealed on purchase and bought so long ago I forgot that I had it!) and some really old EDTs and although lovely, I am getting nowhere near as much sauciness as in the Esprit version. In fact as I type, my right wrist with the Parfum applied about 15 minutes ago has no hint of a wanton hussy lurking within the distinctly 'old violets'' phase - maybe she will reveal herself in an hour or two! Review for the Esprit version aren't as many as the EDT and Parfum and I agree with a previous review here that, the Esprit is underrated. My journey has only just begun and I am aware that smell is learned which, is why when coming back to a new perfume after a break we smell things we didn't register the first time round and we change our minds about them, so I may be reposting in a few months with a more detailed impression.

Miss Dior is a fragrance that transcends gender—its sharp, green opening gives way to an opulent, dramatic jasmine, anchored by an animalic depth. What fascinates me most are those unexpected plasticky undertones, a signature Dior artifice that recalls Poison and Hypnotic Poison. It’s this bold, almost surreal quality that makes it so compelling: a scent that plays with duality. Beneath its polished elegance lies something darker, like a femme fatale hiding behind a veil of innocence. Because let’s be honest—there are "good girl" and "bad girl" perfumes, and Miss Dior? A classic Dior rebel in disguise.

Review for VINTAGE Miss Dior Esprit de Parfum, not 2011 version. Favourite scent of my wife, also I can say that this is one of the best women's scents that I have tried. Much better than original Miss Dior and crazy potent. The best is older version of this scent, this one pictured here is a bit weaker than vintage one. Bold, rich, potent, warm. Also not much old-fashioned, wearable today. Scent 10/10 Projection 10/10 Lasting 10/10 New one is 6/10 compared with vintage.

The vintage Esprit doesn't offer anything new to the vintage Miss Dior collection. It smells like a slightly thinner version of the Parfum. Both focus heavily on the mosses and the herbs while dial down on the white floral part. The scent is masculine leaning in compare to the EDT & EDC but lacks the interest that creating by contrasting creamy white floral with dusty herbal moss in the EDT & EDC.

This is one of the most beautiful chypres ever made. It’s a timeless classic and it projects beautifully. I get compliments everywhere I go when I wear this. It’s so feminine and it makes you become one with the scent. It makes you feel like a timeless beauty yourself, just like the fragrance. It fits all the cooler seasons in my opinion.

I found a good deal on a 2015 bottle of the Esprit de Parfum, and I found absolutely no difference in sillage, depth, or longevity compared with my recent bottle of EDT Originale. They're both lovely and they both perform decently well, but it looks like the EDP was reformulated along the way.

The queen of chyprés. A bit strong on the nozzle but you will have to spray it to enjoy it absolute beauty. I like very much that it has no sweetness in it yet it is very feminine. The best drydown ever.