The Great Names of Perfumery: Christian Dior

Christian Dior was born in 1905 in Granville, on the Normandy coast. Passionate about art and beauty, he opened his couture house in 1946 and revolutionized fashion the following year with his famous New Look. But for him, elegance wasn’t limited to clothing. He wanted to offer women a signature scent to accompany their outfits—a memorable trail that would enhance their allure. And so, in 1947, Miss Dior was born, a fragrance conceived as a tribute to his sister Catherine, a member of the Resistance and a free-spirited woman. This chypre perfume, with sophisticated notes of jasmine and rose, perfectly embodies the spirit of Dior: refined, timeless, and bold.

This first success marked the beginning of a true olfactory adventure. Dior perfumes stand out for their exceptional quality, noble raw materials, and inimitable scent trail. In 1966, Eau Sauvage shook up men’s perfumery with its fresh, woody notes, while in 1985, Poison introduced a mysterious and captivating fragrance that quickly became iconic. Then came J’adore in 1999, a luminous floral scent that conquered the world with its harmonious blend of ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine. More recently, Sauvage, with its raw and powerful accords, embodies a modern, free-spirited masculinity.

Dior’s DNA is rooted in exceptional craftsmanship. Each fragrance is created with rare precision, in collaboration with renowned perfumers like François Demachy, the artisan behind many of the house’s greatest creations. The brand draws from the natural riches of Grasse, the birthplace of French perfumery, to select the finest essences and offer compositions of great purity.

Today, Dior continues to reinvent the art of fragrance, balancing respect for tradition with bold creativity. Every creation reflects a unique vision of elegance, true to the innovative spirit of Christian Dior. More than just a brand, Dior is a legend—an enduring signature that transcends time with unparalleled elegance.