Main accords
Most to least prominent in the local catalog.
Perfume pyramid
Top notes
- Aldehydes
- Bergamot
- Fruity Notes
- Green Notes
- Orange
- Patchouli
Middle notes
- Carnation
- Cinnamon
- Geranium
- Jasmine
- Orris Root
- Rose
- Tuberose
- Violet
- Ylang-Ylang
Base notes
- Benzoin
- Musk
- Patchouli
- Vanilla
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- Longevity
- Long Lasting
Strong all-day wear for most people.
- Sillage
- Good
Noticeable within arm's reach.
About this fragrance
Released in 1979, essence Parfum by Dior is warm spicy, floral, citrus perfume with powdery undertones. Crafted by Guy Robert. It opens with aldehydes, bergamot, fruity notes, green notes, orange and patchouli, transitions through heart notes of carnation, cinnamon, geranium, jasmine, orris root, rose, tuberose, violet and ylang-ylang, and settles into a warm base of benzoin, musk, patchouli and vanilla. Good Projection and performance is long lasting 8+ hours.
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