The New 2017 Miss Dior EDP | What's Changed? |
The 2017 reformulated Miss Dior EDP is here and I’m really excited to share my thoughts with you! Whenever a signature fragrance is revisited or altered, there is normally always a split in opinion. For those who wore and loved the last iteration, the new change is rarely welcomed.
Whereas for those who were not a fan before, sometimes the change can encourage us to try a fragrance we didn’t like originally.
"Whenever a signature fragrance is revisited or altered, there is normally always a split in opinion."
Miss Dior is an iconic headline fragrance from the House of Dior. Originally conceived in 1947 by Dior himself, it was designed to embody the essence and silhouette of his New Look, it was to represent femininity, strength, rebellion, confidence. But mostly, it was created to smell like love... if love had a smell of course.
Speaking personally, I find the 2017 version to be quite a bit different to the last update, released in 2012.
Miss Dior has always had a youthful, rebellious connotation. In my opinion, the previous edition was similar to Chanel’s No.5 in terms of strength and with a slight Champagne undertone. It was relatively strong in scent and with a slight mature note.
The new 2017 reinterpretation by François Demachy is a great deal different, yet the original signature is still there somehow. It's also changed colour, from a creamy yellow to this pale peachy-pink.
"If ever ‘love’ had a smell, this would be it."
"This particular rose scent has a ‘jamminess’ to it that is youthful but grown-up at the same time."
If ever ‘love’ had a smell, this would be it.
Miss Dior’s new top notes are of Grasse Rose & Turkish Damascus Rose. But we aren’t talking that heavy, dated rose scent reminiscent of dusty bars of soap found in gift sets in the 90s! Think modern, fresh, powdery, complex cotton candy. This rose has a ‘jamminess’ to it that is youthful but grown-up at the same time.
Citrus mid-notes of Blood Orange, Mandarin and Calabrian Bergamot give a lively lift. And then the base notes of Pink Peppercorn and Guyanese Rosewood (replacing the prior base of Patchouli)...
The Pink Peppercorn adds a faucet of surprising complexity and is better and more intense the more perfume you apply.
So my verdict –
This fragrance is lightly sweet, powdery, dry, uplifting and yet spicy. It’s not overly floral and has a moderate but buildable strength. It’s heavy and light at the same time. I could smell it on myself all day, and it’s suitable for either day or night.
If you like fragrances such as YSL’s ‘Black Opium’, Mac’s ‘Velvet Teddy’ or even Tom Ford’s ‘Noir’ – I think you might just love the new Miss Dior.
The new Eau de Parfum is available now in 30ml, 50ml, 100ml and 150ml sizes. Prices start at £52.00 for the 30ml and increase to £130.00 for the 150ml. However, these prices are RRP and do not reflect promotional rates that some retailers may offer.
*The EDP and cookies were very kindly gifted by Dior Parfumes - to which I give thanks!
Any hopes on bringing back the original version?
I was so disappointed that you guys changed the formula for Miss Dior. The new version is very powdery and smells like deodorant (sorry). It has taken me over a month to find out why I couldn't find the one I already have. The only fragrance rep that actually knew there was a change in formula, was at Macy's. May I suggest that department store fragrance reps be informed of these changes so that they can respond knowledgeably to customers.
I wished the sent was alone. If change was in mind then make another. Thank you
If you get Miss Dior extrait de parfum it is very like the original. This has been my signature scent for over 50 years and I still love it. Don’t like the newer versions as much.
I am so dismayed that they changed Miss Dior! I bought a full gift set with perfume, body lotion, and a travel perfume to open it and discover a substantial change to the formulation and smell! Not an inexpensive purchase. I wish the sales person had thought to tell me, when I told her I have been wearing Miss Dior for years. Such a shame. Now what??
Dear: Dior
Please bring last version perfume back., I hate the new one, smell like baby powder.
I am so sad about the change!! :’(
Has anyone found anything like the original Miss Dior ?? Or anything you like? Please post your recommendations I am so lost without my original Dior :’( Ive looked everywhere ....
One more question ... am I so desperate to think the hair mist “Miss Dior” smells like the original?? I own the hair mist and use it as perfume because it smells sooooo heavenly, refined, gentle and ahhhhh reminds me of the original ... anyone else ? Ahhhh :’(
Does anyone know if Dior might consider bringing the original back ? :’(
I have just purchased a 100ml bottle of Miss Dior 'Original'. I'm so disappointed as it smells nothing like my many years of other purchases, I can't return to the shop as I have opened and had a squirt. I'm so disappoitnted as I have spent quite a large amount of money and do not have the goods I expected. What a shame .
I have worn the 2012 version for several years and am super dissatisfied with the 2017 version. I miss the patchouli base note. Can you suggest anything else that may be similar to the 2012 scent?? Please?
Hi Leanne, this seems to be a common (and very understandable) theme. Those who were avid wearers of the last iteration are not liking the changes and I don't blame you because it is so very different.
I myself didn't like the 2012, but I adore this - and THAT tells me how much it's changed! So I understand how annoying this must be. I cannot think of anything that is similar to the 2012 EDP right now, but if I do I'll let you know (equally, if you have found something please share it here for others to see) xxx
I was in love with the original miss Dior
One afternoon went as susual to buy my perfume to the surprise miss Dior was no longer my favorite perfume I was extremely disappointed now I’m
Using chanel and Louie to this
Day can’t find anything I love as much as I loved the old miss Dior
Hi, i’ve been wearing the same perfume Miss Dior eau de parfum for almost 5 years! U bought one not knowing that theh changed it and i hate it!! I want my perfume back! Very diasapointed :(
Thank you for the information on the fragrance change. A fan of the previous Miss Dior, I was so disappointed to experience the new 2018 Miss Dior. I am trying desperately to locate lotions, cremes or soaps produced prior to the change . . .
I had asked for and received Miss Dior as a gift as it was my favorite perfume and could tell from the minute I put it on something was wrong. I do not care for the new fragrance and am heartsick that I can’t get the original any longer. We returned it to the retailer to exchange it as I thought it was just a mistake made some way. I find out that it was an intentional change and I am so sad. Please revisit this decision, if at all possible.
I understand your frustrations Phyllis, I myself didn't like the last iteration but I think the reason I like this one is because it's SO very different. So different in fact that I question why they didn't name it something new entirly and leave the original as it was.
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Hi Sophie! I bought this perfume after reading your review. I never liked the original as it was too strong and musty, but I absolutely adore this! I don't especially like florals, so that would have put me off initially. But you say that although it's a rose smell, it's somehow not floral. You are very right, it is such a nice scent. Thank you for such an honest review! xx
I'm so glad you found this helpful Nicola, enjoy your perfume! xx
Really disappointed with the changes of this perfume. My poor husband spent $356 on a 150ml bottle for me thinking it was the same however it isn’t anything like the original.
Why it has the same name is beyond me! The smell isn’t as strong and doesn’t last on my skin... I will definitely not be buying this again. Such a shame.