Dior 2018 EDP

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Happy Hour

by François Demachy

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Dior Happy Hour is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by François Demachy. Happy Hour opens with Cranberry, and settles into a heart of Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Dior's Happy Hour carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Happy Hour is a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a delightful, joyful fruity floral with a unique cranberry note, while others are disappointed by its perceived linearity, weak performance, or 'fabric softener' vibe. It's a scent that sparks debate, rather than universal adoration.
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  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
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Happy Hour Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cranberry100%
Heartas listed
Jasmine50%
Ylang-Ylang50%

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 Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its generally inoffensive, airy floral-fruity profile makes it suitable for office wear, especially given its intimate sillage. The fun and upbeat character suits casual outings perfectly, though its lack of strong projection and formal gravitas means it's less ideal for formal events or impactful dates.

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

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Happy Hour bursts open with a sparkling, tangy hit of cranberry, delivering a surprisingly realistic tart sweetness. This vibrant, juicy start quickly softens into a heart of creamy ylang-ylang and delicate jasmine, creating a balanced floral-fruity core. There's a subtle, clean musk that emerges, lending a 'freshly laundered' feel to the dry down, which some adore and others find a touch generic. It's an uncomplicated, cheerful aroma designed to lift the spirits.

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