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Christian Dior

Chris

2003 · For women · Floral

At a glance

Dominant accordsfloral, powdery, musky
Key notesSweet Pea, Violet, Freesia, Lily-Of-The-Valley
Community rating3.93/5 from 307 votes

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Accord profile

floral18%powdery12%musky12%green11%violet10%fruity10%sweet10%white floral10%fresh9%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Chris by Christian Dior, launched in 2003, is a floral green fragrance for women that has since been discontinued. The heart is a lush bouquet: sweet pea, violet, freesia, lily-of-the-valley, and an unexpected cactus note that adds a crisp, watery-green edge. This composition yields a scent that is primarily floral (100% accord), with powdery (68%) and musky (66%) undertones, plus green (61%), violet (58%), and fruity (57%) facets. The interplay of powdery violet and dewy freesia creates a soft, retro elegance, while the cactus and green notes keep it from becoming cloying.

Collectors who appreciate early 2000s florals with a powdery finish will find Chris a delicate yet distinctive wear. It suits spring and early summer days, and its musky base makes it appropriate for office or casual settings. The absence of listed top and base notes suggests a linear development, focusing on the heart's bouquet. This fragrance is ideal for those who enjoy vintage-style florals with a modern green twist, and it remains a sought-after piece for Dior enthusiasts.

中文簡介

Chris 係 Christian Dior 喺 2003 年推出嘅女性淡香精,屬於花香綠色調,而家已經停產。香調核心係甜豌豆、紫羅蘭、小蒼蘭、鈴蘭同仙人掌,仙人掌帶嚟清爽嘅綠意同水感。整體以花香為主(100%),仲有粉感(68%)、麝香(66%)、綠色(61%)、紫羅蘭(58%)同果香(57%)嘅層次。粉感紫羅蘭同濕潤小蒼蘭交織出復古優雅,仙人掌同綠調就令成件事唔會太甜膩。

呢支香適合鍾意早期2000年代粉感花香嘅收藏家。氣質溫柔細緻,帶少少懷舊感,春夏日常、返工或者休閒場合都啱用。因為無明確前調同基調,香味發展比較線性,集中喺中調花束。如果你鍾意復古花香但又想有啲清新綠意,Chris 會係唔錯嘅選擇,對 Dior 粉絲嚟講亦係值得留意嘅停產作品。

Reference data

HouseChristian Dior
NameChris
Launched2003
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyFloral
Notes recorded5
Accords9

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