Diorissimo

{{short description|Perfume by Christian Dior}}

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Diorissimo is a floral perfume released by fashion brand Christian Dior and created by French master perfumier Edmond Roudnitska.[http://www.basenotes.net/ID10210705.html Diorissimo] basenotes.net accessed 2/5/2015 Originally introduced in 1956, Diorissimo is an attempt to simulate lily of the valley. The flower was designer Dior's favorite, decorating his stationery, his garden,{{Cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/inside-dior-parfums-intimate-gala-892319|title=Inside Dior Parfums' Intimate Gala at Christian Dior's French Chateau|last=Gardner|first=Chris|date=May 11, 2016|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=2018-04-14|language=en}} and often his lapel, as well as serving as the inspiration for his 1954 spring collection,{{Cite news|url=https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/best-lily-of-the-valley-perfumes|title=An Insider's Guide to the Best Lily of the Valley Perfumes of All Time|last=Wagoner|first=Mackenzie|work=Vogue|access-date=2018-04-14|language=en}} but the flower's scent is difficult to recreate in perfume since no essential oils can be obtained from the actual flowers.{{Cite web|url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/beauty/news-features/TMG10983613/From-fusty-to-fresh-Rose-perfumes-reinvention.html|title=From fusty to fresh: Rose perfume's reinvention|last=Armstrong|first=Lisa|date=23 July 2014|website=Telegraph|access-date=2018-04-14}} Consequently Diorissimo's lily scent largely used lab-created molecules to evoke the flower and is often considered the most successful effort in the history of perfumery.{{Cite news|url=https://www.technologyreview.com/s/417604/a-rose-by-another-name/|title=A Rose by Another Name|last=Kummer|first=Corby|date=February 23, 2010|work=MIT Technology Review|access-date=2018-04-14|language=en}} Diorissimo also has notes of ylang-ylang, amaryllis, boronia and jasmine.[http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524444054429 Diorissimo] Saks Fifth Avenue

The scent was reportedly a favorite of Diana, Princess of Wales.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com.au/beauty/trends/scent-of-a-royal-which-perfumes-they-actually-wear/image-gallery/bcbcceffb5255864dbdef506e8aa9ca0?pos=3|title=Scent of a royal: which perfumes they actually wear|date=18 August 2014|website=Vogue Australia|access-date=2018-04-14}}

Over time, Diorissimo has been reformulated to comply with the regulations of International Fragrance Association (IFRA),[http://boisdejasmin.com/2007/01/christian-dior-diorissimo-perfume-review.html Diorissimo review] boisdejasmin.com accessed 2/5/2015 in particular to remove two key components identified as potential allergens. Nevertheless, in the 21st century, Diorissimo has continued to be named to lists of the greatest fragrances of all time.{{Cite news|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/gallery/national-fragrance-day-best-perfumes-scents-all-time/all|title=The 10 Best Fragrances of All Time|last=Larkworthy|first=Jane|date=March 21, 2016|work=W Magazine|access-date=2018-04-14|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/features/the-5-best-floral-beauty-products-from-dior-and-penhaligons-to-jo-malone-a6864246.html|title=The 5 best floral beauty products|last=Gonsalves|first=Rebecca|date=2016-02-09|work=The Independent|access-date=2018-04-14|language=en-GB}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/|title=Top 15 classic scents with timeless appeal|last=Geary|first=Cecilie|date=2012-06-26|work=NZ Herald|access-date=2018-04-14|language=en-NZ|issn=1170-0777}}