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Which Should You Buy?
This J'Adore-esque floral is a divisive one. Some find it a powerful, long-lasting cheap thrill, others complain it's watered down and fleeting. Expect a bit of a gamble, but at this price, it might just be a jackpot.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Dior's J'adore (1999) - Calice Becker's white-floral bouquet that became Dior's defining feminine for two decades, here translated into a budget reading with the magnolia-jasmine-rose-ylang spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for date and evening wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 30% |
| Floral | 34% | 95% |
| Fruity | 20% | 45% |
| Green | 5% | 20% |
| Sweet | 28% | 45% |
| Warm | 3% | 45% |
| Woody | 7% | 35% |
| Earthy | 2% | 20% |
| Animalic | 9% | 20% |
| Fresh | 17% | 55% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its prominent floral and fruity accords make it versatile, suitable for both casual and dressier events. While some find its sillage strong enough for formal settings, others report a lighter projection making it just fine for the office, provided it's sprayed lightly.
Seasons
White-floral works across all four seasons - spring strongest, summer comfortable, autumn and winter at low dosage hold.
Occasions
Elegant feminine signature - date, evening, formal, office all comfortable.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, White Floral, Fruity accords and Pear, Magnolia notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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