La Collection Privée

Gris Dior
Gris Montaigne
Dior 2013 Eau de Parfum

Gris Dior / Gris Montaigne (Eau de Parfum) by Dior

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A popular perfume by Dior for women and men, released in 2013. The scent is floral-fresh. It is being marketed by LVMH.

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Main accords

Floral

Fresh

Woody

Powdery

Sweet

Fragrance Notes

Turkish rose Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Patchouli

Sandalwood Violet

Violet

Amber

Calabrian bergamot Cedar

Cedar

Jasmine sambac

Perfumer

François Demachy

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Ratings

Scent

8.01509 Ratings

Longevity

7.41313 Ratings

Sillage

6.91320 Ratings

Bottle

8.31237 Ratings

Value for money

6.5771 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 07/27/2025.

Interesting Facts

The current face of the advertising campaign is American actress Jenna Ortega. Previously, British actor Joseph Quinn was an ambassador.

The fragrance is part of the "La Collection Privée" collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

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Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum

Patchouli Noir

Moonlight Patchouli

Reviews

40 in-depth fragrance descriptions

11/11/2024

6
Pricing 8
Bottle 8
Sillage 9
Longevity 7
Scent

CallMeTee
46 Reviews

CallMeTee

Very helpful Review 9

It’s a quiet confidence kind of perfume…

Smells exactly like the bottle. Kinda grey, cold but with a sophisticated confidence. It’s the type that enters the room and you immediately adjust your posture. It’s not threatening but I don’t know, it has a certain aura that draws you in and makes you straighten up…

Rose, earthy and gender neutral! Looking at the notes I wouldn’t have liked it but it somehow works and made it to my wardrobe. Very long-lasting on me and always gets noticed. I don’t wear Gris Dior often because I haven’t quite figured out where it suits me the best, but I have no plans of decluttering it. I find the fragrance unique and I really appreciate the artistry of it! Don’t let the notes deter you from trying this one out, it’ll surprise you.

- Decluttered because I never wore this. I need to test things that are similar to it and make up my find if this particular style suits me. I still recommend this perfume though.

12/16/2022

5
Sillage 7
Longevity 9
Scent

Kurai
388 Reviews

Kurai

Helpful Review 7

Rose-patch perfection

Gris Dior is all about that effortless chic appearance. Knowing you are a 10, no need to point it out. Looking stunning after grabbing a random shirt in a rush. Freestyling a memorable wedding speech. Getting the best table in your favorite café without asking. Just one cigarette.

Each component is highly refined and contributes to that perfectly understated class. There are other perfumes out there with a similar fresh-elegant rose - think Le Cri and Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum - but not one as deceptively casual and ever-appropriate as Gris Dior. Formidable!

10/20/2024

6
Pricing 7
Bottle 6
Sillage 7
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Musicandarts
206 Reviews

Musicandarts

3

Lovely citrus floral with woody accords - recommended for its elegance, not performance

Gris Dior has been described by many as powdery, floral and spicy. I would call it indefinable, but not because it is too magnificent to describe in words. The perfumer has blended the notes seamlessly to a perfectly homogenous fragrance, eschewing easy adjectives. This review is based on a 7.5 ml vial of Gris Dior, which I believe is a good starting point for expensive fragrances.

The opening of Gris Dior is complex and beautiful. Dior describes this perfume as a “chypre trail faceted by notes of citrus, rose, violet and oak moss”. My nose detects citrus, rose and patchouli in the opening, perhaps in that order. I am not familiar enough with oak moss to pick it out. The heart notes continue with the opening notes with violet taking the place of citrus notes. There is another mild sweet note in the middle, possibly a white floral or vanilla that I cannot confirm. The base notes express amber and woody notes, with a touch of rose. The ending is sweet and lovely, but it is too mild to project a vibe. I don’t find any pressing reason to describe Gris Dior as a chypre scent because of this enduring sweetness. Gris Dior is a perfume that manifests as a single entity, and not as discrete notes that appear at different times.

The performance of Gris Dior is good with the heart notes lasting on my skin for 6-8 hours. But bear in mind that it is an elegant, mature perfume without a loud projection. The sillage is appropriate for a perfume of that personality. Gris Dior is not a party animal, and you are unlikely to notice it if there are other ambient smells in the air.

I recommend Gris Dior for its elegant personality. It is not particularly creative, nor demanding of your attention. But it is a reliable workhorse that can be worn without much deliberation. The price of $165 for 40 ml is a bit steep, but it is great value if you can get it closer to $100.

10/09/2022

6
Pricing 7
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 9.5
Scent

SarahBelrose
2 Reviews

SarahBelrose

5

The Growth Cycle of a Rose

Joseph Quinn is the new face of Gris Dior and he was quoted saying "I've never smelled anything quite like it before." To me that's just marketing speak, he can't say he hates it, but he probably doesn't know the right terms to describe the fragrance properly. As a fan of his I was curious to try the scent myself. I found a 2ml sample on eBay for a few £ and I bought it.

I went in with low expectations. After wearing the scent for an afternoon I've found I agree with Joseph; I've never smelled any fragrance that does what Gris does before.

Opening with a citrus top that's light and airy and fresh, like a spring sky, the fragrance dries down into an earthy moss - the patchouli and oakmoss. Just when you think it couldn't possibly develop any further it blooms into a gorgeous sparkling rose. Gris really is an olfactory journey, taking the wearer through the growth cycle of the rose from the crisp air to the rain damp earth to the fragrant bloom. It's something entirely magical.

05/14/2024

7
Pricing 10
Bottle 7
Sillage 10
Longevity 8
Scent

HoobaSTANK
3 Reviews

HoobaSTANK

3

Vampire/Goth Vibes

The rose and bergamot are quite strong on me, though the moss note creeps up only for the patchouli to snap it up like a Venus fly trap. There's a lovely powdery note that blossoms in the dry down, so while the rose note may be sharp at first, it mellows out after 10 or so minutes.

This screams vampire/goth, to me. Anyone who strongly prefers vanillas or fruity scents may not consider this their cup of tea. Same goes for anyone who hates patchouli. If you're lukewarm about the notes I just mentioned and want something that lasts 6 hours, give Gris Dior a sniff. It's pricey, but this could easily be an everyday wear or a dumb reach during the colder months.

This is a 1 spray perfume, but I'm the type that likes having a personal scent bubble rather than leaving a trail.

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