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A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche

1976 · For women · Floral

A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche by Christian Dior was launched in 1976, a floral fragrance for women, composed by Edmond Roudnitska. Its accord profile is led by white floral, fresh and woody. Key notes: Narcissus and Lily-Of-The-Valley.

At a glance

Dominant accordswhite floral, fresh, woody
Key notesNarcissus, Lily-Of-The-Valley
Community rating4.34/5 from 226 votes

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Accord profile

white floral13%fresh13%woody11%green10%floral10%mossy9%aldehydic9%yellow floral9%amber8%earthy8%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche is a 1976 chypre floral composed by Edmond Roudnitska, a perfumer known for his precise, architectural style. The opening is aldehydic and bright, with lilac and jasmine lending a fresh, white-floral lift. As it settles, narcissus and lily-of-the-valley add a green, slightly honeyed floralcy that feels crisp and spring-like. The base is classic chypre: oak moss, woodsy notes, and amber, providing a dry, mossy foundation with a warm, resinous finish. The overall effect is a clean, green floral with a woody-mossy backbone, typical of its era but with Roudnitska's characteristic clarity.

This fragrance suits collectors who appreciate vintage chypres and the work of a master perfumer. It is best worn by those who enjoy white florals with a green, mossy edge, and it performs well in daytime or formal settings. Its aldehydic top and oakmoss base make it a representative example of 1970s French perfumery, and it remains a niche find for enthusiasts of the genre.

中文簡介

A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche 係1976年由調香師 Edmond Roudnitska 創作嘅西普花香調香水。前調以醛、丁香同茉莉帶出明亮清新嘅白花香;中調有水仙同鈴蘭,增添綠意同微微蜜甜嘅花香;基調就係經典西普結構:橡苔、木質同琥珀,營造乾爽苔蘚感同溫暖樹脂收尾。整體係乾淨嘅綠花香,帶木質苔蘚底蘊,展現 Roudnitska 一貫嘅精準風格。

呢支香適合鍾情復古西普同大師作品嘅收藏家,亦適合喜歡白花帶綠意苔蘚感嘅用家。日間或正式場合都用得,醛香前調同橡苔基調令佢成為1970年代法國香水嘅代表之一,對喜歡呢類香調嘅人嚟講係值得留意嘅選擇。

Reference data

HouseChristian Dior
NameA-38 Dior Avenue Hoche
Launched1976
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyFloral
PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska
Notes recorded8
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche?

A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche by Christian Dior: top notes are Aldehydes, Lilac and Jasmine; heart notes are Narcissus and Lily-Of-The-Valley; base notes are Oak Moss, Woodsy Notes and Amber.

What accords does A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche have?

The dominant accords recorded for A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche are white floral (100.0%); fresh (98.6%); woody (80.7%); green (78.7%); floral (78.5%).

Who created A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche?

A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche by Christian Dior was composed by Edmond Roudnitska.

When was A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche launched?

A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche by Christian Dior was first released in 1976.

What does A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche smell like?

A-38 Dior Avenue Hoche is recorded as a floral fragrance, centred on Narcissus and Lily-Of-The-Valley.

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