Dior 2018 EDP

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Belle De Jour

by François Demachy

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Dior Belle De Jour is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by François Demachy. Belle De Jour opens with Pear and Peach, settles into a heart of Powdery and Rose, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Dior's Belle De Jour carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A sparkling, fruity floral that's sadly fallen victim to discontinuation. Beloved by many for its 'happy scent' vibes, but some found it too generic or 'old money' for its price tag. Definitely a crowd-pleaser for those who adore a sweet, refined feminine touch, but you'll have to hunt for it.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Powdery
  • Romantic
  • Feminine
  • Fresh
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Belle De Jour Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Peach50%
Pear50%
Heartas listed
Powdery50%
Rose50%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its moderate projection and clean, inoffensive fruity-floral profile make it ideal for office and casual wear. While pretty enough for a date, strong sillage isn't noted, and its playful sweetness leans away from formal events or sporting activities.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Belle De Jour opens with a mouth-watering burst of juicy pear and a hint of sweet peach, lending a playful, bright top. This then softens into a delicate, ever-present rose that melds beautifully with a comforting, powdery warmth. As it settles, subtle woody notes emerge, providing a sophisticated backdrop to the lingering floral and fruity sweetness, sometimes with a creamy vanilla undertone.

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