Dahlia Noir Eau de Toilette
“Dahlia Noir Eau de Toilette by Givenchy is a Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a citrus, rose composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for spring wear, leaning feminine.
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Dahlia Noir Eau de Toilette by Givenchy was launched in 2012 and crafted by perfumer François Demachy. This fragrance opens with bright citrus notes of lemon and mandarin orange, which immediately bring a sense of freshness and vibrancy to the composition. As it evolves, the heart introduces rose and hedione, creating a delicate floral bouquet that is both warm and inviting. The base notes of musk, sandalwood, vanilla, cedar, and amber add depth and an enveloping warmth, making this scent feel like a comforting embrace.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
One or two sprays is sufficient — the bright top notes are prominent initially but give way to the warm base within an hour. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than filling a room, so aim for pulse points for a more intimate experience.
François Demachy
Founding perfumer · 238 fragrances · b. 1949 · French
“I grew up in Grasse. The raw materials of perfumery are my mother tongue.”
François Demachy is the in-house perfumer-creator at Christian Dior, a title that places him among the most influential noses in the world. Born in Cannes and raised in Grasse — the historic capital of perfumery — he carries the craft in his blood. Before joining Dior in 2006, he spent two decades at Chanel. At Dior, Demachy has reimagined the house's olfactory heritage while pushing it forward, creating Sauvage (now the world's best-selling men's fragrance), Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, and the prestigious La Collection Privée series.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet sophistication of stepping into a modern art gallery where the crispness of citrus meets the soft, powdery warmth of woods and florals.
Fig. 01 — Dahlia Noir Eau de Toilette, Givenchy
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