Dior Diorissimo was first released in 1956. Created by the legendary Edmond Roudnitska, it has become a classic from and older world to a modern world. Focused on Lily of the valley, the flower Dior thought was his lucky flower, it is a beautiful, feminine fragrance. He was also quite alarmed by the sweet direction perfumes were going.
Notes of bergamot, amaryllis, sandalwood, civet, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang and jasmine.
This is the EDT, eau de toilette, and it is the current formulation being sold after reformulation in about 2010 or 2011 and is in the new style Dior bottle.
From Bois de Jasmin - "In Roudnitska’s vast repertoire, Diorissimo stands out as the least abstract and yet it is rather stylized. It is not a posy of delicate lily of the valley, but rather a dream-like image of flowers growing in the forest. Diorissimo unfolds with green leafy notes, which suggest the buds of springtime covered with translucent sap. The heart of the beautiful lily of the valley is painstakingly reconstructed from a range of materials, from natural essences to synthetic components. Its radiance and harmony are breathtaking.
From Now Smell This - "Diorissimo starts slightly sharp, with heavy green notes and a perfect lily of the valley accord. The lily of the valley continues to dominate, but there is also quite a bit of jasmine, and just a touch of wood. It is crisp and sparkling, very elegant, very young, and personifies spring like no other fragrance I know. It is not terribly long lasting, maybe a few hours at most."
greenery, LoTV, orange-y citrus. Light and lovely. Feels like frolicking in a meadow. Reminds me of my grandma (not in an "old" smelling way). Laying on the grass in spring time. Very pure smelling. After the opening citrus it's almost purely LOTV. Some creamy sandalwood and lilac at the bottom of the dry down. I like this a lot but I think it will shine more in the spring and summer
This is a beautiful lily of the valley fragrance. I just wish it were stronger and more lasting.
greenery, LoTV, orange-y citrus. Light and lovely. Feels like frolicking in a meadow. Reminds me of my grandma (not in an "old" smelling way). Laying on the grass in spring time. Very pure smelling. After the opening citrus it's almost purely LOTV. Some creamy sandalwood and lilac at the bottom of the dry down. I like this a lot but I think it will shine more in the spring and summer
This is a beautiful lily of the valley fragrance. I just wish it were stronger and more lasting.
