PlumOpens with
GardeniaHeart
oak mossDries down to
Edmond RoudnitskaThe nose · 23 fragrances · also made Diorella Parfum (1972)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Dior · Sold as feminine
Diorama
A sophisticated woman's study, where the scent of fresh flowers mingles with the rich warmth of wood and leather bindings on old books.
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DioramaPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessKenzo · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 23 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Diorama by Dior was launched in 1948, created by perfumer Edmond Roudnitska. This chypre fruity fragrance for women is an intricate blend of white florals and woody accords, with a touch of animalic warmth. The composition opens with fresh spicy notes like cinnamon and pepper, which cut through the sweetness of plum, peach, and melon. As it settles, gardenia, jasmine, tuberose, and rose create a lush floral bouquet that is anchored by musky and powdery base notes, including civetta, castoreum, leather, and sandalwood.
Apply this fragrance with two sprays to allow the complex layers to develop fully. The spicy top notes are bright but fade quickly; focus on how the floral heart and woody base interact throughout the day, which can take up to an hour to bloom.
Fig. 01 — Diorama, Dior
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Edmond Roudnitska
Edmond Roudnitska is remembered today as one of the most important perfumers in history: as a ""perfumer composer"" and the inventor of modern perfumery.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 57%, disliked or hated by 12%.