Bitter OrangeOpens with
GardeniaHeart
MuskDries down to
Also asExtrait de Parfum · 2005 →
François DemachyThe nose · 238 fragrances · also made Dior Homme Original (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Miss Dior Cherie L'Eau
The quiet confidence of a young woman stepping out into a dewy morning, where the scent of gardenia mixes with clean musk and bitter orange.
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Miss Dior Cherie L'EauPremium · $100–250
62%Similar accords, often for lessAngel Gold · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares gardenia and musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2009, Miss Dior Cherie L'Eau by François Demachy is a floral eau de toilette that encapsulates the essence of a young Parisian girl—nonchalant, elegant, and cheerful. The fragrance opens with bitter orange, which introduces a delicate, fruity, and slightly spicy note before giving way to gardenia, an opulent white flower that symbolizes true love and charm. The base incorporates musk, creating a cotton-powdery effect that leaves a long-lasting feeling of cleanliness and freshness on the skin.
One or two sprays are enough to capture the essence of this fragrance. The top notes are bright but fade within an hour, so reapply if you want to maintain its fresh floral character throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Miss Dior Cherie L'Eau, 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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The originalMiss Dior Cherie L'EauDior · Premium · $100–250Victoria's Secret · 2015Angel GoldShares Gardenia and Muskunder $40★ 4.09 (413)56%Match
Marc Jacobs · 2008Marc Jacobs Splash GardeniaShares Gardenia and Musk$40–100★ 3.96 (104)63%Match
Zara · 2019Clarity FabricShares Gardenia and Muskunder $40★ 4.38 (13)
With Dior Tendre Poison Parfum
Adds woody, vanilla and floral; shares musk.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 15%.