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Christian Dior

Vanilla Diorama trial

2021 · Unisex · Amber & Resinous

At a glance

Dominant accordswarm spicy, vanilla, woody
Key notesRum, Cacao, Cardamom
Community rating4.14/5 from 3,256 votes

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Accord profile

warm spicy15%vanilla13%woody11%rum9%sweet9%citrus9%cacao9%powdery9%soft spicy8%aromatic7%

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About this fragrance

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Vanilla Diorama (2021) is a unisex Oriental Vanilla from Christian Dior, composed by François Demachy. The opening is a bright, slightly bitter orange that quickly gives way to a heart of dark rum, cacao, and cardamom—boozy, spicy, and gourmand without being sugary. The base anchors with Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood, and patchouli, creating a warm, woody, and slightly earthy finish. The main accords—warm spicy (100%), vanilla (83%), woody (73%), rum (62%), sweet (62%), and citrus (62%)—reflect a complex, layered composition that avoids cloying sweetness. This is not a simple vanilla; it’s a sophisticated, spicy-vanilla with depth. It suits collectors who appreciate boozy gourmands with a woody backbone, and works well for evening wear or cooler months. Unisex in character, it leans slightly masculine due to the rum and patchouli, but remains wearable for all. A solid addition for fans of Dior’s La Collection Privée.

中文簡介

Vanilla Diorama(2021)係一款中性東方香草調香水,由 François Demachy 調配。前調係明亮帶微苦嘅橙,好快過渡到蘭姆酒、可可同荳蔻嘅中調,酒香濃郁、辛香中帶美食感,但唔會過甜。基調以波本香草、檀香同廣藿香收結,溫暖木質中帶少少泥土感。主調性:暖辛香 100%、香草 83%、木質 73%、蘭姆酒 62%、甜 62%、柑橘 62%,層次豐富,唔會膩。適合鍾意酒香美食調、帶木質底蘊嘅收藏家,秋冬夜晚或正式場合都用得。中性偏男,但任何人都駕馭到。想試 Dior 珍藏系列嘅話,呢支值得一試。

Reference data

HouseChristian Dior
NameVanilla Diorama trial
Launched2021
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyAmber & Resinous
PerfumerFranç
Notes recorded8
Accords10

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