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Dior Star

by Béatrice Piquet

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Dior Dior Star is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005, created by Béatrice Piquet. Dior Star opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Peony and Honeysuckle, and dries down to a base of Musk and Almond. Dior's Dior Star carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Dior Star is a divisive one. Some adore its fresh, vibrant character that channels bottled springtime, while others find it sharp, green and surprisingly cheap for Dior. It's truly a 'love it or hate it' fragrance.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
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Dior Star Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot40%
Petitgrain34%
Mandarin26%
Heartas listed
Peony51%
Honeysuckle49%
Baseas listed
Almond52%
Musk48%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its lighter projection and fresh, inoffensive character make it suitable for office and casual daytime wear, especially in warmer weather. It's not distinct enough for formal events or overtly romantic for dates, instead excelling as a clean, fresh daily scent.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Star bursts open with a zesty, green medley of petitgrain, bergamot, and mandarin, like peeling a fresh citrus. This bright introduction soon gives way to a delicate floral heart where soft peony mingles with a sweet whisper of honeysuckle. As it settles, a clean musk emerges, underpinned by a creamy, subtle hint of almond, adding a gentle warmth to the overall freshness.

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