Pink PepperOpens with
IrisHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2012 →
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.
Givenchy · Sold as feminine
Dahlia Noir
The quiet confidence of a late afternoon in an intimate drawing room, where soft light filters through the windows and the air is filled with a blend of powdery woods and sweet florals.
Smells likelipstick
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Dahlia NoirPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessArpege Pour Homme · LanvinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 by Givenchy and crafted by François Demachy, Dahlia Noir is a sophisticated chypre floral that marries earthy depth with sweet florals. The composition begins with pink pepper and mimosa, introducing a subtle sparkle before iris and rose take center stage. These notes are anchored by rich tonka bean, sandalwood, and vanilla, creating a warm, enveloping base. This fragrance is neither overtly feminine nor masculine, embodying Givenchy's signature blend of French elegance and understated refinement.
Dahlia Noir blooms best when applied to pulse points. The pink pepper and mimosa opening notes are fleeting, so let them play out before the richer base notes reveal their depth. This fragrance reads better close to skin than from across a room, making it perfect for more subdued settings.
Fig. 01 — Dahlia Noir, Givenchy
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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
The Dahlia Noir line
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 26%.