La Colle Noire (2018)
“La Colle Noire (2018) by Dior is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men”
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A community favourite — a rose, floral composition with a fruity undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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La Colle Noire (2018) by Dior, crafted by François Demachy, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that balances freshness and warmth with a sophisticated ease. The scent opens with black currant and lemon, creating a vibrant and refreshing top note that sets the tone for the composition. As it evolves, rose and peony bring soft florality to the heart, while raspberry and lily-of-the-valley add a touch of sweetness and fruitiness. The base notes of white musk, agarwood (oud), honey, sandalwood, and amberwood create a warm and enveloping finish that is both comforting and alluring.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in layers for maximum impact — one spray initially to set the top notes, followed by another after 30 minutes as the heart notes emerge. It blooms best close to skin rather than filling a room, so aim for pulse points.
François Demachy
Founding perfumer · 238 fragrances · b. 1949 · French
“I grew up in Grasse. The raw materials of perfumery are my mother tongue.”
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. Before joining Dior in 2006, he spent two decades at Chanel. At Dior, Demachy has reimagined the house's olfactory heritage while pushing it forward, creating Sauvage (now the world's best-selling men's fragrance), Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, and the prestigious La Collection Privée series.
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The story behind the bottle.
The sunlit elegance of an afternoon spent in a well-appointed garden, where every note feels like the perfect balance between light and shadow.
Fig. 01 — La Colle Noire (2018), Dior
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