Christian Dior lived from 21 January 1905 until 23 October 1957 and was a French fashion designer, best known as the founder of one of the world's top fashion houses, also called Christian Dior.
Diorissimo is a romantic fragrance of the 1950’s. At its heart, a gentle lily of the valley blooms as Dior’s favourite flower. Diorissimo is fresh and clear, just like a dewy, spring morning in the woods. Top notes include lily of the valley and ylang-ylang, the heart is composed of amaryllis and boronia, leaving a lovely jasmine trail. Christian Dior believed that lily of the valley was the symbol of hope, happiness and joy. The French consider lily of the valley as the flower of legends. They believe that lily of the valley is a holy flower and so did Christian Dior, who inspired the creation of this wonderful fragrance.
The creator from Grasse, France, Edmond Roudnitska, wanted to create a perfume that would be revolutionary and break the trend of sweet perfumes that were dominating the market. The goal was to simplify the formula of the perfume of the times and create a perfume that was simple and luminous. He dreamed of perfume similar to that of 'muguet' that enveloped his senses when he was resting in his garden. Dior and Roudnitska met in 1955 and then made their dream come true in 1956 when Diorissimo was created! According to Christian Dior, Diorissimo is the perfume of his spirit, or, "the scented expression of his soul".
"The best attempt at a Lily of the Valley fragrance is Diorissimo, designed in 1956 by Edmond Roudnitska. Fashioned in homage to Christian Dior’s favorite flower, which adorned his personal stationary, his lapels, his fashion designs, and, on one occasion, inspired his entire 1954 spring collection, it remains one of the most realistic replications of the bloom’s distinctive scent. Often imitated but never matched, it’s still the best one to wear today. The fragrance that epitomizes all the extravagance, sophistication and dramatic flair of Dior.”
Top notes are Bergamot and Green Leaves
Heart notes are Boronia, Jasmine, Lilac, Lily, Lily of the Valley, Ylang Ylang, and Amarillis
Base note is Sandalwood
Offered here is a quarter ounce flacon of the precious sweet perfume, absolutely pristine, in its original box. Small stains on box and dent in metal lid.
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