LemonOpens with
May RoseHeart
White MuskDries down to
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La Colle Noire
The lazy afternoon light in an old Provence garden, where each note feels like a sun-kissed petal and the warmth of the earth.
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The story behind the bottle.
La Colle Noire by Dior, launched in 2016 and crafted by François Demachy, celebrates the intensity of May Rose absolute at its core. The fragrance is a sunny composition dedicated to Grasse, a place integral to Dior's perfume legacy. One can sense the raw beauty of Provence through notes like lemon, may rose, peony, spices, lily-of-the-valley, and fruits like black currant, raspberry, and peach. The base notes of white musk, amber, sandalwood, heliotrope, and agarwood (oud) add warmth and depth, creating a complex yet harmonious blend that evokes the sun-drenched elegance of Grasse.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for maximum longevity. The top notes are bright but quickly give way to the heart of may rose and spices, which develops into a warm, woody base over time. Best worn during warmer months when its sunny character can truly shine.
Fig. 01 — La Colle Noire, Dior
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François Demachy
Dior's guardian of dreamsFrançois 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.
“Early on, I memorised a whole host of notes without even realising it. I could recognise moss and flowers. My nose educated itself.”
François Demachy · GRAZIA, April 2020
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