Created in 1949 by Edmond Roudnitska, Diorama is the second fragrance of the House. An avant-garde scent that laid the foundations for abstract expressionism in the world of perfumery. Crafted with the same precision as a haute couture gown, it balances contrasting accords of spices and flowers. An olfactory incarnation of the great elegance and sophistication that Christian Dior so cherished. The Dioriginals collection brings together the House of Dior’s emblematic signatures, restored by Francis Kurkdjian, Perfume Creative Director. He set out to recover the fragrances’ original formulas, presented in the 1948 bottle that once housed Christian Dior’s first iconic creations.
The fragrance
The provocative elegance of a floral chypre
Diorama is a refined trail composed of a grand floral bouquet over a chypre base, met by a galbanum note. The restoration work carried out by Francis Kurkdjian was centered on the quality of the jasmine, which he has taken to new heights, while rediscovering all the original radiance of the fragrance.
A word from the perfumer
Restoration of olfactory masterpieces
“Just as one takes care of a delicate work of art, a fragrance needs to be cherished. Just as one revives the luster and colors of a painting, the raw materials of a fragrance must be restored to preserve their quality, brilliance and nuances.”
Francis Kurkdjian, Dior Perfume Creative Director
The collection
At the heart of Dior heritage
The Dioriginals collection brings together 13 emblematic signatures that have shaped the olfactory heritage of the House of Dior and made their mark on the history of perfumery. The fragrances have been restored by Perfume Creative Director Francis Kurkdjian, who is dedicated to reviving their original radiance and luster. This is a journey through 80 years of fragrance, from classic icons by Edmond Roudnitska to more recent creations.
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The bottle
The ‘Oval’ bottle
The Dioriginals are presented in the 1948 ‘Oval’ bottle, which housed them from their earliest beginnings. It is now adorned with a pared-down, textured label reproducing the oval design with a metallic ring, finely striated and engraved with the “CD” monogram.
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