Higher Energy Dior

Higher Energy Dior arrives as a study in calculated restraint—a fragrance that promises vigour but whispers rather than shouts. From the opening volley, grapefruit and melon establish a bright, almost morning-fresh territory, their juicy sweetness immediately tempered by juniper berry's herbal snap and a cooling mint that feels genuinely crisp rather than toothpaste-like. This is where the composition's intelligence reveals itself: rather than letting the fruity top notes dominate unchecked, Nathalie Gracia-Cetto has woven in a subtle green undercurrent that prevents the opening from tipping into generic citrus freshness.

As the composition settles, the heart emerges with surprising sophistication. Frankincense introduces an almost ecclesiastical quality—that resinous, slightly smoky warmth that feels entirely at odds with the clean opening. Nutmeg and pepper dust across this frankincense base, creating a spiced, almost aromatic character that leans distinctly masculine despite its unisex classification. The interplay between the fruity-fresh top and this warmer, spicier middle creates an engaging tension: you're caught between morning freshness and afternoon sophistication.