- Diorissimo Dior for women:
main accords
white floral
green
fresh
flora
Diorissimo is a romantic fragrance from the 1950s. At its core lies a delicate lily of the valley, blooming as Dior’s beloved "fortune" flower. Fresh and crystalline, Diorissimo evokes the essence of a dewy spring morning in the woods. Its top notes feature lily-of-the-valley and ylang-ylang, while the heart unfolds with amaryllis and boronia, leaving a lingering jasmine trail. Christian Dior regarded lily-of-the-valley as a symbol of hope, happiness, and joy—a sentiment shared by the French, who hold the flower in legendary regard.
The legend tells of Saint Leonard, a brave and fearless warrior who yearned to live among flowers and trees, devoting his life to God. He sought permission to reside in the woods, where a dragon named Temptation dwelled. A fierce battle ensued, spilling blood across the land. Leonard fought valiantly until the dragon was defeated: where the dragon’s blood seeped, poisonous weeds sprouted, but wherever Saint Leonard’s blood moistened the earth, beds of lilies of the valley began to grow. This sacred symbolism of lily-of-the-valley, cherished by both the French and Christian Dior, inspired the creation of this extraordinary fragrance.
一.Pros
1.Classy and rich fragrance
2.Perfect for spring
3.Fresh and exuberant scent
4.Captures the essence of lily of the valley perfectly
5.Well-blended and expertly crafted
6.Many people have happy memories associated with it
7.Wearable even for those who are not fans of floral scents
8.Monotone scent that smells the same from beginning to end
二.Cons
1.Not everyone likes the prominent lily of the valley note
2.Some detect unpleasant notes, such as acetone or latex
3.Some find it too sharp or synthetic smelling
4.Expensive compared to other lily of the valley perfumes
5.May not last as long as other fragrances
6.Some people find it too monotonous or boring
7.May not be as good as other classic Dior fragrances
8.May remind some people of negative experiences
Edmond Roudnitska, the master perfumer from Grasse, France, aimed to craft a revolutionary scent that would defy the dominance of cloyingly sweet perfumes in the market. His vision was to simplify the perfume’s formula, creating something pure, luminous, and uncomplicated—a fragrance that mirrored the intoxicating aroma of muguet (lily-of-the-valley) that had enchanted his senses while resting in his garden. Dior and Roudnitska first met in 1955, and by 1956, their shared dream was realized: Diorissimo was born. The perfume was immortalized in an illustration by René Gruau, and as Christian Dior himself put it, Diorissimo is "the scented expression of his soul"—the fragrance that embodies his spirit.
Perfume Pyramid
Top Notes
1.Green Leaves 2.Bergamot
Middle Notes
1.Lily-of-the-Valley 2.Lilac 3.Jasmine 4.Lily 5.Ylang-Ylang 6.Amaryllis 7.Rosemary 8.Boronia
Base Notes
1.Civet 2.Sandalwood
