Dior
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The fleur de sel hits immediately with an unexpected briny snap, a fresh-skinned mineral quality that momentarily suggests sea air and driftwood. Within seconds, neroli edges forward with a soft citric hum, whilst the sweetness begins creeping in—not aggressively, but with quiet insistence.
Tuberose and Jasmine Sambac bloom into focus, their creamy indolic character softened by that persistent saltiness still clinging to the composition. The ylang ylang adds a subtle soapiness, almost powdery in its restraint, creating a floral arrangement that smells refined rather than voluptuous—almost like expensive hand soap in the best possible way.
The peach emerges as a synthetic, slightly candied sweetness layered over the base, whilst the florals fade to a whisper and that mineral saltiness becomes a memory. What remains is largely a peachy-sweet skin scent, pleasant but gossamer-thin, dissipating within hours rather than lingering with any conviction.
J'adore In Joy is François Demachy's attempt to inject levity into the house's most saccharine feminine pillar, and whilst the result feels somewhat diluted—more aqua than eau de parfum—there's a genuine charm in its restraint. The fleur de sel opening is the masterstroke here, introducing a mineral saltiness that cuts through what could otherwise be an insufferable wall of white florals. What follows is a measured floral arrangement where Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose don't smother so much as envelop; the Madagascan ylang ylang adds a slightly creamy, almost soapy quality that prevents the composition from becoming too hedonistic. The neroli provides a whisper of citric brightness, though it feels more like a supporting player than a driving force.
The real oddity is the peach base, which reads less as a juicy stone fruit and more as a synthetic peachy sweetness—a decision that leans into the 52% synthetic accord rather than fighting it. This isn't a fragrance that commands attention or lingers in the memory; rather, it's one that asks to be experienced close to the skin, a whispered confidence rather than a declaration. It suits those who find traditional J'adore cloying but still crave that recognisable white floral DNA. Best worn in spring when freshness is actually achievable, or on days when subtlety feels like a luxury rather than a limitation. It's a flanker that justifies its existence through restraint alone.
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