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Dahlia Noir Le Bal Eau de Parfum

The cozy ambiance of an afternoon in a well-appointed living room, where soft floral notes mix with the warmth of wooden furniture and a hint of vanilla.

4.0021 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
powderyrosewoodyvanillairisfloral
Dahlia Noir Le Bal Eau de ParfumPremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessDunhill London · Alfred DunhillMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →

How it wears

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LongevityModerate40% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
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Moderate53%
Long lasting7%
Eternal33%
SillageEnormous70% say strong or enormous
Intimate17%
Moderate13%
Strong31%
Enormous39%
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04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Dahlia Noir Le Bal Eau de Parfum, launched by Givenchy in 2013 and crafted by François Demachy, is a Chypre Floral fragrance that embodies the brand's signature blend of French elegance and American glamour. The composition opens with bright citrus notes that give way to a heart of rose and iris, creating an interplay between freshness and depth. The base notes of vanilla and woody accords lend warmth and a powdery comfort, making it a scent that feels both classic and contemporary.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a warm presence that lingers throughout the day. The powdery florals are best experienced close to skin rather than diffused into the air, so avoid over-spraying and let it settle before leaving.

Fig. 01 — Dahlia Noir Le Bal Eau de Parfum, Givenchy

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François Demachy portrait
03 · The nose

François Demachy

Dior's guardian of dreams

François 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
238fragrances
1949born
Frenchnationality

The Dahlia Noir line

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Designer Givenchy

More from the house · founded 1952 · France

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Dahlia Noir Le Bal Eau de ParfumThe originalDahlia Noir Le Bal Eau de ParfumGivenchy · Premium · $100–250
49%MatchAlfred Dunhill · 2008Dunhill LondonShares 5 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.83 (378)
Dahlia Noir Le Bal Eau de ParfumTokyo Mystery
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Adds aromatic, marine and fresh spicy; shares two accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.00/ 5 · 21 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 14%.

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