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Givenchy · Sold as feminine
Dahlia Noir Eau de Toilette
The quiet sophistication of stepping into a modern art gallery where the crispness of citrus meets the soft, powdery warmth of woods and florals.
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Dahlia Noir Eau de ToilettePremium · $100–250
58%Similar accords, often for lessAmaali · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Dahlia Noir Eau de Toilette by Givenchy was launched in 2012 and crafted by perfumer François Demachy. This fragrance opens with bright citrus notes of lemon and mandarin orange, which immediately bring a sense of freshness and vibrancy to the composition. As it evolves, the heart introduces rose and hedione, creating a delicate floral bouquet that is both warm and inviting. The base notes of musk, sandalwood, vanilla, cedar, and amber add depth and an enveloping warmth, making this scent feel like a comforting embrace.
One or two sprays is sufficient — the bright top notes are prominent initially but give way to the warm base within an hour. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than filling a room, so aim for pulse points for a more intimate experience.
Fig. 01 — Dahlia Noir Eau de Toilette, 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
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 24%, disliked or hated by 18%.