Dior 2002 EDT
Higher Black
by Olivier Pescheux , Olivier Gillotin
Dior Higher Black is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2002, created by Olivier Pescheux and Olivier Gillotin. Higher Black opens with Lemon, Pear, Peach, and Mint, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Cypress, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Pear Tree Wood and Musk. Dior's Higher Black carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.
Seriously divisive, Higher Black gets a bit lost in the shadow of its predecessor. Some folks rave about its distinct, complex fruitiness and softer edge, while others shrug, finding it too close to the original or just plain bitter. Try before you buy, obviously.What our verdicts mean →
- Modern
- Fresh
- Clean
- Energetic
- Warm
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Best Occasions
Its fresh, aromatic profile with moderate performance makes it suitable for office and casual environments without being overpowering. The fruity opening and soft woody base prevent it from being strictly formal or overly sporty, placing it in a versatile middle ground.
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
- Citral
Other declarable allergens
- Spearmint
- Synthetic 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
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