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Passage No.9 Dior

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The Quick Read

Warmly received so far — a rose, floral composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.

seductive charmdark floralswoody warmthmodern elegancetuberose
4.55· 20 Ratings
Created byFrançois Demachy
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Launched in 2007 to celebrate Dior's 60th anniversary and its decade-long partnership with John Galliano, Passage No.9 is a fragrance inspired by the iconic model Gisele Bündchen. Created by François Demachy, it captures her seductive charm through an intricate blend of tuberose, woody notes, and dark florals. The composition opens with bright citrus before diving into a heart of rose and other floral accords, grounded by rich woodsy undertones. Passage No.9 is a modern interpretation of Dior's classic elegance, reflecting the charm of contemporary fashion icons.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Notes

As listed

Main Accords

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine5%
Unisex10%
Feminine85%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak3.2k
Weak0
Moderate3.2k
Long3.2k
Eternal16.0k
Sillage
Intimate3.5k
Moderate3.5k
Strong16.0k
Enormous9.0k

Application Tips

This fragrance projects well with just one spray. The citrus opening is vibrant but short-lived; the rich floral and woody base develops more fully after an hour on skin, making it perfect for evening wear.

03 · The Nose

François Demachy

Founding perfumer · 238 fragrances · b. 1949 · French

François Demachy portrait
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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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The spark of conversation over an intimate dinner, where tuberose and woody notes weave together to create a captivating atmosphere.

Fig. 01 — Passage No.9 Dior, Dior

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06 · The Room

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