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Gris Dior

2017 · Unisex · Woody

Gris Dior by Dior was launched in 2017, a woody fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by woody, earthy and mossy. Key notes: Oakmoss, Rose and Patchouli.

At a glance

Dominant accordswoody, earthy, mossy
Key notesOakmoss, Rose, Patchouli, Bergamot
Community rating4.21/5 from 3,916 votes

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Accord profile

woody16%earthy12%mossy11%rose11%patchouli10%citrus9%warm spicy9%amber7%powdery7%floral7%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Gris Dior (2017) is a unisex floral built on a dense woody-earthy foundation. The listed top notes—oakmoss, rose, patchouli, bergamot, cedar, amber, and sandalwood—read more like a complete accord than a traditional pyramid, with no heart or base notes separated. In practice, expect a dry, mossy opening where bergamot's citrus lift is quickly overtaken by rose and patchouli, while cedar and sandalwood add a creamy, resinous weight. The main accords confirm this: woody at 100%, earthy 73%, mossy 72%, rose 72%, patchouli 65%, citrus 56%. It sits close to the skin after the first hour, projecting a subdued, almost vintage chypre character rather than a loud modern floral.

Collectors who appreciate oakmoss-forward scents—think older Guerlain or Chanel chypres—will find Gris Dior a worthy modern alternative, especially if they want a unisex option that avoids sweetness. It suits cool weather, evening wear, or anyone seeking a rose that feels grounded rather than pretty. Because the formula leans earthy and mossy, test on skin before buying; the citrus top can read sharp on some. A solid choice for those who prefer their florals with bite.

中文簡介

Gris Dior(2017)係一款中性花香,但實際上以木質同泥土感為主導。官方列出嘅前調包括橡苔、玫瑰、廣藿香、佛手柑、雪松、琥珀同檀香,冇獨立中調或後調,所以聞落更似一個完整嘅香調組合。開頭佛手柑帶嚟短暫柑橘清新,好快就被玫瑰同廣藿香蓋過,雪松同檀香再添上樹脂般嘅厚實感。主調數據顯示木質100%、泥土73%、苔蘚72%、玫瑰72%、廣藿香65%、柑橘56%,整體乾爽、帶復古西普氣質,唔甜唔搶眼。

適合鍾意橡苔主導香水嘅收藏家,尤其係想搵中性、唔會太甜嘅選擇。秋冬季、夜晚或正式場合都啱用。由於泥土同苔蘚感重,建議先試上身,因為柑橘前調喺某啲皮膚上可能會偏利。

Reference data

HouseDior
NameGris Dior
Launched2017
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyWoody
Notes recorded7
Accords10

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Gris Dior?

Gris Dior by Dior: top notes are Oakmoss, Rose, Patchouli, Bergamot, Cedar, Amber and Sandalwood.

What accords does Gris Dior have?

The dominant accords recorded for Gris Dior are woody (100.0%); earthy (73.3%); mossy (71.9%); rose (71.7%); patchouli (65.0%).

When was Gris Dior launched?

Gris Dior by Dior was first released in 2017.

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REAL or FAKE? Christian Dior Gris Montaigne - How to Spot a Fake

A bottle-in-hand comparison of a genuine Christian Dior Gris Montaigne (2013) against a counterfeit. The video walks through the details that are quickest to check in the hand: the batch code and where it sits on the bottle, the print quality and weight of the label, the atomiser and collar, the box print and inserts, and the glass and fill level. Use it as a companion to the checklist below rather than as a verdict on any single bottle. The bottle, cap, atomiser and outer box shown are the same hardware Dior uses across its La Collection Privée line — Bois d'Argent, Ambre Nuit, Fève Délicieuse, Thé Cachemire, Oud Ispahan and the rest — so the same checks apply to those bottles too.

  • Check the batch code first: it should be internally consistent with the box and the model year. Use our batch-code reader for the possible readings instead of trusting one online decoder.
  • Then work through the three-layer checklist (code, structure, photographs) with the bottle in hand.
  • Structural tells vary by era and by model: a Creed bottle from the 1990s and a current one are not built the same way, so compare like with like.

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