Miss Dior, a fragrance my husband bought for me as a gift of anniversary at the Tokyo airport two years ago, is considered a very soft and sweet scent. This perfume captures the distinct layers of rose and Italian mandarin, revealing a delicate and sweet essence of womanhood.
Catherine Dior, born in Normandy, France during the Great Depression, faced challenging times. She was forced to flee to Provence with her father. Many years later, her brother Christian Dior reunited with her and cherished her deeply. Catherine also contributed to the family legacy by participating in design work and eventually becoming a florist. In 1974, Dior launched a new women’s fashion collection that received widespread acclaim. To celebrate its success, Christian Dior collaborated with perfumers Paul Vacher and Jean Carles to create a fragrance inspired by love—the iconic “The perfume with love.” This extraordinary scent features citrus, blended Bulgarian rose, and jasmine as its main notes, with hints of lavender, oak, and moss. But every classic perfume needs a name! One day, Miss Catherine unexpectedly visited the Dior haute couture studio. Mitzah Bricard, the creative director at the time, exclaimed, “Look, Miss Dior is here!” And so, this fragrance was aptly named Miss Dior.
I love the silver butterfly bow on the bottle’s neck. It gives this perfume a feminine touch with a hint of playfulness. Miss Dior is one of the most well-known fragrances in the Dior perfume collection. Its name is inspired by love, making it a perfect gift for proposals, expressing love, family bonds, or between partners. Over time, Miss Dior has evolved. It features floral notes, with a fresh and slightly gentle musk undertone. Here’s the breakdown:
Top notes: Fresh Italian mandarin and Damascus rose.
Heart notes: Gentle peony.
Base notes: Green floral white musk.”
Miss Dior remains a timeless and beloved scent that captures the essence of love and elegance.
Miss Dior, with its simple square bottle design, features a dreamy pink liquid encased in transparent glass. Depending on the light, it refracts varying levels of exquisite hues. Its scent mirrors its color—slightly dreamy, otherworldly yet sensually captivating.
