Acquired

Dior 1988 EDT

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Fahrenheit

by Jean-Louis Sieuzac , Michel Almairac , Maurice Roger

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Dior Fahrenheit is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1988, created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Michel Almairac, and Maurice Roger. Fahrenheit opens with Hawthorn, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Jasmine, Violet Leaf, and Lily Of The Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Vetiver. Dior's Fahrenheit carries an Acquired verdict, a leather-led wear.

A striking masculine icon, Fahrenheit fuses gasoline-and-violet freshness with bold, leathery warmth for an unforgettable signature. It is complex, enigmatic, and eternally modern-one of perfumery’s great statements.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Warm
Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Leather
100%
Woody
85%
Fresh Spicy
80%
Aromatic
65%
Ozonic
60%
Animalic
50%

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Fahrenheit's leathery warmth and aromatic-woody backbone excel in crisp air, making it ideal for fall and spring, while its intensity can cut through cool winter days. Its bold and spicy facets can feel heavy in summer, but work in the evening or milder climates.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its bold and assertive leather-ozonic character makes Fahrenheit too commanding for the gym or very close quarters but perfect for formal events, stylish evenings, or making an impression on dates. Not the safest for offices, but it works for confident casual wear.

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About

Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette is an audacious blend where green violet leaf and citrusy mandarin crash into a wave of leathery, smoky warmth. The opening is fresh yet unconventional, with a floral-ozonic breeze laced by nutmeg flower and lavender. As it develops, a powerful leather accord emerges, entwined with woods, spice, and a subtle animalic edge, evoking the sensation of sun-warmed asphalt and windswept fields. Deep, enigmatic, and unapologetically masculine, it is both classic and avant-garde-impossible to mistake or forget.

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