Dior 1952 EDC

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Fraîche

by Edmond Roudnitska

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Dior Fraîche is a Cologne launched in 1952, created by Edmond Roudnitska. Fraîche opens with Lemon and Lemon Verbena, settles into a heart of Rosewood, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss. Dior's Fraîche carries a Favourite verdict, a citrus-led wear.

Don't let the 'Cologne' in the name fool you, this Roudnitska creation from Dior is a robust, classy chypre that delivers serious performance and sophisticated freshness. A true understated gem from a legendary perfumer.
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
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Fraîche Cologne bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Citrus
100%
Mossy
88%
Woody
84%
Earthy
76%
White Floral
52%
Aromatic
49%

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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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its refined chypre structure and excellent longevity make it suitable for office and formal wear. While fresh, its strong presence might be a bit much for casual or active sports. Many reviewers note its enduring nature, suggesting it lasts all day for various settings.

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About

Opening with a zesty, realistic lemon and herbaceous verbena, Fraîche swiftly evolves. The initial brightness mellows into a refined heart of rose and jasmine, supported by the warm, clean touch of rosewood. The dry-down is pure chypre elegance, with a prominent mossy, earthy oakmoss and patchouli base providing depth and character. It's clean, green, and wonderfully long-lasting.

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