Gris Montaigne

Name: Gris Montaigne by Dior
Brand: Dior

2013 · For women · Woody

Gris Montaigne by Dior was launched in 2013, a woody fragrance for women, composed by François Demachy. Its accord profile is led by woody, earthy and patchouli. Key notes: Rose, Strawberry and Jasmine.

At a glance

Dominant accords	woody, earthy, patchouli
Key notes	Rose, Strawberry, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
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Accord profile

woody16%earthy11%patchouli11%mossy11%rose11%citrus9%warm spicy9%powdery8%floral7%amber7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Gris Montaigne is a 2013 chypre floral from Christian Dior, composed by François Demachy. The opening is a bright citrus blend of bergamot and grapefruit, which quickly gives way to a lush heart of rose, strawberry, jasmine, orange blossom, and ylang-ylang. The base is a classic chypre foundation: patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood, amber, cedar, and white musk. The dominant accords are woody, earthy, patchouli, mossy, rose, and citrus, with woody at 100% and earthy at 73%. This is a fragrance for collectors who appreciate a well-structured, mossy chypre with a fruity-floral twist. It suits those who enjoy vintage-inspired compositions but want something from the modern era. Ideal for fall and winter, or for evening wear when you want a scent that feels both elegant and grounded. The strawberry note adds a subtle sweetness that keeps the chypre from feeling too austere.

中文簡介

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Reference data

House	Dior
Name	Gris Montaigne
Launched	2013
Marketed as	For women
Dominant family	Woody
Perfumer	François Demachy
Notes recorded	13
Accords	10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Gris Montaigne?

Gris Montaigne by Dior: top notes are Bergamot and Grapefruit; heart notes are Rose, Strawberry, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Amber, Cedar and White Musk.

What accords does Gris Montaigne have?

The dominant accords recorded for Gris Montaigne are woody (100.0%); earthy (72.9%); patchouli (69.0%); mossy (69.0%); rose (68.7%).

Who created Gris Montaigne?

Gris Montaigne by Dior was composed by François Demachy.

When was Gris Montaigne launched?

Gris Montaigne by Dior was first released in 2013.

What does Gris Montaigne smell like?

Gris Montaigne is recorded as a woody fragrance, centred on Rose, Strawberry and Jasmine.

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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.

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