Spice Blend by Dior
Brand: Dior
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Christian Dior's dream of Cuba: fresh rum notes with black pepper and ginger, on warm amber.
Is Spice Blend worth it?
How it smells: Opens with black pepper and ginger, rum at the heart, then dries down to amber.
Scent Score: 72/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 82, versatility 67, layerability 47 and value 82, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2019 · Unisex
Key accords: Black Pepper, Ginger, Rum, Amber
Top Notes
- Black Pepper
- Ginger
Heart Notes
- Rum
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Date Night
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Spice Blend by Dior belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Christian Dior's dream of Cuba: fresh rum notes with black pepper and ginger, on warm amber. Spice Blend opens with Black Pepper and Ginger. The heart brings Rum. It dries down to Amber.
How to wear Spice Blend
On skin, Spice Blend by Dior has long Lasting longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out. Apply Spice Blend first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Spice Blend : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Spice Blend opens with Black Pepper and Ginger.
The heart brings Rum.
It dries down to Amber.
What to layer with Spice Blend
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share ginger and amber.
Order: Apply Spice Blend first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spice Blend : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers
Vetiver by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper and amber.
Order: Apply Spice Blend first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Vetiver on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spice Blend : 2 sprays Vetiver
Pas Ce Soir by BDK
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper, ginger, and amber.
Order: Apply Spice Blend first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Pas Ce Soir on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spice Blend : 2 sprays Pas Ce Soir
Jet Black Enigma by Michael Malul London
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper and amber.
Order: Apply Spice Blend first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Jet Black Enigma on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spice Blend : 2 sprays Jet Black Enigma
Hawas Kobra by Rasasi
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share ginger and amber.
Order: Apply Spice Blend first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hawas Kobra on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spice Blend : 2 sprays Hawas Kobra
Pairings to approach with care
Rain by Commodity
Not Recommended · 33/99
Oriental and Aquatic notes can compete — apply lightly and test on skin first to find the right balance. Rain brings an aquatic contrast to this oriental scent, and they share amber.
Order: Apply Spice Blend first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rain on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Spice Blend : 2 sprays Rain
Montabaco Aruba by Ormonde Jayne
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Montabaco Aruba brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Spice Blend first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Montabaco Aruba on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spice Blend : 2 sprays Montabaco Aruba
Related fragrances and why
- Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out — Both include ginger and amber.
- Vetiver by Commodity — Both include black pepper and amber.
- Pas Ce Soir by BDK — Both include black pepper, ginger, and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Spice Blend?
Spice Blend opens with Black Pepper and Ginger. The heart brings Rum. It dries down to Amber.
How long does Spice Blend last, and how strong is it?
Spice Blend by Dior has long Lasting longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Spice Blend?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date night.
What layers well with Spice Blend?
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share ginger and amber. Apply Spice Blend first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Spice Blend : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers.
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