Dior 2010 EDC

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La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Cologne Royale

by François Demachy

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Dior La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Cologne Royale is a Cologne launched in 2010, created by François Demachy. La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Cologne Royale opens with Citrus and Neroli, settles into a heart of Mint, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Dior's La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Cologne Royale carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Dior Cologne Royale is a beautiful, if fleeting, burst of high-quality citrus and neroli. It's a luxury you spray with abandon, but the hefty price tag and weak performance mean it's often more of a passing fancy than a long-term love affair for many.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Soft
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La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Cologne Royale Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Citrus50%
Neroli50%
Heartas listed
Mint100%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Sandalwood50%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean profile and soft projection make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, where you want to smell refined without overpowering anyone. The limited longevity and sillage mean it's less suited for dates or formal events where a more impactful scent might be desired, but could still work in warmer climates.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

An invigorating and bright opening of crisp citrus, with a prominent, clean neroli that adds a delicate white floral touch. This quickly settles into a soft, ethereal musk that feels like fresh linen, uplifted by a subtle, almost mentholated freshness. It's a delicate and high-quality take on a classic cologne style.

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