Dior 1980 EDT

M ££ Acquired

Jules

by Jean Martel

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Dior Jules is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1980, created by Jean Martel. Jules opens with Caraway, Bergamot, Lavender, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Oakmoss. Dior's Jules carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A legendary, unapologetically 80s powerhouse, Jules is a love-it-or-hate-it scent that screams 'manly' and 'classy vintage'. It's bold, complex, and some reckon current versions don't do the original justice, but it's still Dior at its best.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
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Jules Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Given its strong projection and rich, classic accords, Jules is best suited for formal occasions or a classy date night. While some wear it for active, outdoor pursuits, its intensity makes it less ideal for casual everyday wear or the office, where it might be too overpowering.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Jules opens with a sharp, vibrant aromatic blend of caraway, artemisia, and lavender, underpinned by a fresh bergamot lift. This quickly gives way to a complex heart where earthy basil, spicy carnation, and delicate florals like rose, jasmine, and cyclamen mingle between warm cedar and sandalwood. The drydown settles into a rich, deep foundation of old-school leather, resinous fir, and potent oakmoss, softened by musk, amber, and a hint of tonka bean, delivering a truly unique, dirty-green depth.

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