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In my opinion Givenchy is
one of the greatest fashion houses ever. However, many of their fragrance releases
in this millennium were unworthy of this historical name. Dahlia Noir, created
by Francois Demachy of Dior, gives a hope that Givenchy got it right.
Personally, I really like Dahlia Noir EdP. It is elegant and modern, yet
reserved with hidden old time grandiosity.
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Dahlia Noir opens with an
unusually fresh burst of mandarin, accompanied by short-lived berrylike accord
similar to Guerlain’s La Petite Robe Noire. Among this fruit interplay, one
could sense some perfectly tweaked peppery and powdery nuances. After initial fruity
playfulness, Dahlia gradually morphs into a flowery heart of iris and rose. The
iris note is rather fresh, juxtaposed to damascone rose of both floral and
jam-like aspects. This jam-like aspect is a perfect introduction to sweeter and
almost gourmand base. Like every other part of the composition, the base is
again very skillfully tweaked. Tonka bean, vanilla and woody notes are very
carefully arranged to give a contemporary feminine touch to the composition.
Dahlia Noir is a perfect example of hybrid contemporary-classic chimeras. All
the contemporary aspects are skillfully paired to classical thoughtfulness by
the perfumer. Very nice for professional environment, dinner or theater due to
its duality.
Simply, a beautiful and
well balanced creation that successfully avoids all the traps of modern
vulgarity. Almost gourmand, yet classical. Almost unisex, yet so distinctively
feminine. A beautiful work.
Longevity/ Projection
Average (6-8 hrs) / Moderate
Suggested Wearing
Spring or autumn / Work,
Evening and Nighttime
Alternatives
Givenchy Dahlia Noir EdT
Chanel Coco Noir – similar classical
unisex grandiosity vibe
Pros
Balanced and well composed
Almost for all the occasions
Perfect duality
Cons
Not so easy to wear despise the notes
Duality - too classical or too modern for
some
Rating
8/10
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