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Dior · Sold as feminine
Dolce Vita
The cozy embrace of a well-worn leather armchair in a dimly lit room, where the scent of warm spices and vanilla lingers.
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Dolce VitaPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessLacoste Pour Homme · Lacoste FragrancesMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 14 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1994 by Dior, Dolce Vita was created by Pierre Bourdon, who had long dreamed of making a fragrance for the house since his father worked there. This Oriental Woody scent rides on the gourmand wave sparked by Mugler's Angel (1992), blending warm spiciness with woody and powdery notes. The composition opens with citrusy freshness from grapefruit, bergamot, and lily, before transitioning into a heart of rose, cardamom, and cinnamon. It settles into a rich base of vanilla, sandalwood, cedar, and coconut, creating an indulgent warmth that feels both comforting and luxurious.
Apply Dolce Vita to pulse points for warmth that builds on skin over time. The rich base notes take about an hour to fully bloom, so a light first pass is recommended before you layer more as needed. Avoid heavy application in humid or hot weather, where the gourmand elements might feel too heavy.
Fig. 01 — Dolce Vita, Dior
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Maurice Roger
The man who chose the perfume everyone dislikedMaurice Roger joined Dior in the early 1980s determined to break with convention, seeking fragrances with dramatic, provocative impact.
Co-created with Pierre Bourdon
The Dolce Vita line
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Designer Dior
More from the house · founded 1947 · France
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