Passage No.8 Dior
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Warmly received so far — a violet, powdery composition with a iris undertone. Voted best for spring and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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In 2007, Dior celebrated both its 60th anniversary and the 10th year of its collaboration with John Galliano by launching three exclusive fragrances, each inspired by a renowned fashion icon. Passage No.8 is dedicated to Kate Moss, embodying her wild and sensual personality through a complex mix of iris, leather, and velvety violet. The composition opens with the delicate floral notes of violet, which then meld into an earthy and powdery heart, anchored by a woody base that hints at leather. This fragrance is François Demachy's ode to Kate Moss, capturing her essence in a bottle.
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Passage No.8 develops best close to skin rather than projecting across a room, so apply directly onto pulse points for maximum impact. The fragrance takes about an hour to fully integrate into your personal scent profile, making it ideal for evening wear when you want to evoke a sense of mystery and charm.
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 velvety texture of violet petals, set against the backdrop of an earthy leather sofa in a dimly lit room.
Fig. 01 — Passage No.8 Dior, Dior
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