Miss Dior Originale EDT

Dior   Original
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Miss Dior Originale Eau de Toilette bottle Miss Dior Originale EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2011 Year -
££ Price Tier £
The Real Thing Eau de Parfum bottle The Real Thing EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Miss Dior Originale EDT
Miss Dior Originale is far from a crowd-pleaser, sparking strong opinions from classic perfume lovers to those who find it utterly dated. This is a scent that demands appreciation for its vintage green chypre character. Expect love-it-or-hate-it reactions from everyone around you.
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Our Verdict - The Real Thing EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Miss Dior Originale (1947) - a floral fragrance led by Aldehydes, Gardenia, Galbanum, with powdery depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Miss Dior Originale EDT
The Real Thing EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Galbanum 100% vs 28%
Only in The Real Thing
Aldehydes 38% Gardenia 33%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 100% vs 18%
Only in Miss Dior Originale
Patchouli 100%

Accords

Miss Dior Originale The Real Thing
100%
Green
66%
Floral
90%
80%
Patchouli
Powdery
78%
66%
Balsamic
65%
Aromatic
60%
Woody
Amber
54%
50%
Earthy
Leather
42%
Green shared
100%
66%
90%
80%
78%
66%
65%
60%
54%
50%
42%

Performance

Miss Dior Originale The Real Thing
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Miss Dior Originale

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its vintage, bold chypre nature means it might be too strong for a casual office setting, although some find it elegantly wearable. It shines in formal settings where its sophisticated aura can be appreciated, and its unique character would make a statement on a date. It's definitely not a sport fragrance.

The Real Thing

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, powdery signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
10%
Key Similarities

Both share Jasmine, Galbanum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Miss Dior Originale EDT
The Real Thing EDP
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