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Which Should You Buy?
This 2014 Miss Dior Extrait is a flashpoint of contention. Many feel it's a shadow of its former self, a casualty of reformulation. If you can appreciate it for what it is, you'll find a sophisticated, green, and earthy chypre, but expect strong opinions.
Explicitly based on the 1947 Miss Dior formula rather than the modern reissue - a rare attempt at a true vintage chypre dupe, though the oakmoss-leather backbone is inevitably softer and less animalic than the original's.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
Its sophisticated and classic nature makes it suitable for formal settings and evening dates, where its depth can truly shine. It's too grand for casual wear and definitely not for sport, but a light touch could work in an office setting if you want to make a statement.
Seasons
A dense mossy chypre with leather and labdanum reads best in cooler months.
Occasions
Serious and classic in character, suited to formal settings and the office more than casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both share Galbanum, Jasmine, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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