Gris Dior by Dior
Brand: Dior
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
The house icon in scent: a modern chypre of citrus, rose and violet over oakmoss, cedar and sandalwood.
Is Gris Dior worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot, violet and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to cedar and oakmoss.
Scent Score: 70/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 83, versatility 67, layerability 35 and value 83, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and fall, for the office and evenings. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2013 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Violet, Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose, Cedar
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Cedar
- Oakmoss
- Sandalwood
- Amber
Occasions: Office, Evening
Seasons: Fall, Spring
Fragrance overview
Gris Dior by Dior belongs to the chypre fragrance family. The house icon in scent: a modern chypre of citrus, rose and violet over oakmoss, cedar and sandalwood. Gris Dior opens with Bergamot. The heart brings Violet, Jasmine, Patchouli, and Rose. It dries down to Cedar, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, and Amber.
How to wear Gris Dior
On skin, Gris Dior by Dior has long Lasting longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and spring. Reach for it for office and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is Héritage by Guerlain. Apply Gris Dior first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Héritage on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Gris Dior : 2 sprays Héritage and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Gris Dior opens with Bergamot.
The heart brings Violet, Jasmine, Patchouli, and Rose.
It dries down to Cedar, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, and Amber.
What to layer with Gris Dior
Héritage by Guerlain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Strong Match · 88/99
Héritage brings a woody contrast to this chypre scent, and they share bergamot, violet, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Gris Dior first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Héritage on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Gris Dior : 2 sprays Héritage
Aramis by Aramis
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Strong Match · 88/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Gris Dior first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aramis on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Gris Dior : 1 spray Aramis
French Affair by Ex Nihilo
Strong Match · 85/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share bergamot, patchouli, and rose.
Order: Apply Gris Dior first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer French Affair on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Gris Dior : 2 sprays French Affair
Evernia by Ormonde Jayne
Strong Match · 85/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share violet, jasmine, and rose.
Order: Apply Gris Dior first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Evernia on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Gris Dior : 2 sprays Evernia
Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Strong Match · 82/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Gris Dior first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Gris Dior : 2 sprays Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 38/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this chypre scent.
Order: Apply Gris Dior first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Gris Dior : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Terra Profonda Black Fig & Basil by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Terra Profonda Black Fig & Basil brings a woody contrast to this chypre scent.
Order: Apply Gris Dior first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Terra Profonda Black Fig & Basil on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Gris Dior : 2 sprays Terra Profonda Black Fig & Basil
Related fragrances and why
- Héritage by GuerlainBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include bergamot, violet, and jasmine.
- Aramis by AramisBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include bergamot, jasmine, and patchouli.
- French Affair by Ex Nihilo — Both include bergamot, patchouli, and rose.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Gris Dior?
Gris Dior opens with Bergamot. The heart brings Violet, Jasmine, Patchouli, and Rose. It dries down to Cedar, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, and Amber.
How long does Gris Dior last, and how strong is it?
Gris Dior by Dior has long Lasting longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Gris Dior?
It's best in fall and spring. It suits office and evening.
What layers well with Gris Dior?
Héritage by Guerlain is its strongest match (88% compatibility). Héritage brings a woody contrast to this chypre scent, and they share bergamot, violet, and jasmine. Apply Gris Dior first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Héritage on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Gris Dior : 2 sprays Héritage.
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