The current “nose” for Dior, perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, has reinvented “Miss Dior”. And it smells divine!
Last week (when it actually felt like Spring!), I received my new “Miss Dior” perfume order. I couldn’t have been more excited…the packaging is beyond beautiful, and the buzz before the release was so enticing.
The original “Miss Dior” scent is my all-time favourite perfume. Full disclosure…I don’t have a good “nose“, but I’ve never wavered in my love of this perfume. Unfortunately, it is no longer in production. Over the years, as Dior has hired new perfumers, each has put their stamp on the original scent to the point that it’s almost no longer recognizable. However, the scent of the latest “Miss Dior” is a nod to the original.
According to my nose, I’d say it doesn’t have the depth (musky) or as much of the powdery finish as the original, but its scent is heavenly…I love it. And the fruity/floral notes do smell like Spring.
It may be a coincidence that the new series about Christian Dior, “The New Look”, streaming on Apple TV, was released along with the launch of the new Miss Dior perfume. Although it is not first-hand footage, it’s a drama based on actual facts. It’s riveting!
It starts with the occupation of France during WW11. Christian Dior, a kind and gentle man, worked as a designer in Paris at the time but was completely distraught that his sister, Catherine, had gone missing. Catherine, a part of the resistance, was captured and sent to a concentration camp near the end of the war. Coco Chanel is portrayed as a feisty, independent, complex character. Assuming the storyline is somewhat accurate, I’ve also learned some new things about Chanel.
A new episode is released every week, and I’m impatiently waiting for the part where “The New Look” was presented by Dior in 1947 after he decided to open his own couture house. I’m guessing that the “Miss Dior” perfume, named after his sister, will be part of this storyline as the perfume was also created in 1947.
Although it’s freezing outdoors, Spring is just around the corner. My Spring arrived in a beautiful bottle…hopefully, Spring will come early to your house, too!
xox Judy❤️
Hello Judy, where did you order your Miss Dior from? How can I be assured I’m buying the most current version? I’ll be in Paris late May, maybe I should source it there? Btw I love your blogs, keep them coming!
Love, Yolanta Leszczynski
Thank you Yolanta, I bought my Miss Dior online from the Dior Canada site. I didn’t want to wait until it was available in store. But I would wait and buy it in Paris. Visiting the Dior boutique at 30 Ave (rue) Montaigne, where it all began, is always a treat. Have a fabulous time. xox Judy❤️
Oh Judy, what a gorgeous box and that beautiful little bag as well! Isn’t it lovely to get something special like that delivered to you and then…..opening it up for the reveal! I’ve never tried Miss Dior although I have J’Adore and love it so I must try Miss Dior. I must say though that the bottle and packaging for Miss Dior is gorgeous and makes it extra special. Maybe something to add to your new coffee table 😂. The series looks wonderful too! Thank you for giving us “Spring in a Blog”😂. I think I speak for everyone when I say that “you always make my day with your posts”! Hugs, Karen xo❤️
Thank you Karen…you are always so complimentary! If you decide to try Miss Dior consider ordering it directly from Dior Canada website. That way you will get the beautiful box and little bag with a couple of samples. I got the smallest bottle just in case I wasn’t fond of it. The Dior mini series is really interesting. The first 3 episodes take place during the war so not much about designing but the historical reference is important to the storyline and how Dior ended up designing under his own label. He is a real likeable man…I think you would also enjoy it. xox Judy❤️
Thank you so much for letting me know about the series Judy and also on how to order the perfume! That’s so nice that they put in a couple of samples as well. I think I’ll go and visit the website right away. I’ll put in a “small order of Spring” and look forward to my “Mrs. Harris (Goes To Paris) moment” when it arrives😂! Thank you so much again Judy and enjoy your Dior! Hugs, Karen xo❤️
Hi again, If you enjoyed “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” you will know remember the Dior boutique on Montaigne Ave. This is where all the magic began. Enjoy your parcel when it arrives and the elegant package inside. xox Judy❤️
Thank you so much for the heads up on the new Miss Dior. My order is in, and can’t wait to receive that beautiful box and fragrance in the mail.
Like Karen M. above, your Blog always makes my day as well!
Thank you Karen, I hope you like the new Miss Dior and that you enjoy the unwrapping as much as I did. The delivery is fairly quick…you should have you new perfume next week! Enjoy xox Judy❤️
Loving my special delivery from Dior Judy! Made my day to receive this beautiful perfume, the beautiful packaging, and the lux samples. Thank you again for this shopping tip. You are my influencer.
Oh, I’m happy you got your package already and that you loved it too! I really loved the shredded Dior tissue…so classy. Enjoy xox Judy❤️