There are films that are not afraid of time. How many years have passed since Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita appeared on the screens? Believe it or not, it's almost 60 already! But this film is just as relevant as it was in that era when it was easy to live and breathe, and it seemed that the whole world was at your feet. Women of the sixties (with a high “babette”, double eyelashes and in bold outfits) were bold and seductive, liberated and gentle at the same time.
Secular glamor and leftist outlook on life - how do you like this combination? It was this mixture in one vial that the Dior fashion house prepared in 1994. "Dolce Vita", reviews of which will be given here, remains a relevant perfume, and he is not afraid of years. Probably because it was created for a self-sufficient woman, a beauty who does not age, because she is happy and satisfied with her "Sweet Life".
Associations given by Dolce Vita Dior
The reviews characterize thisaroma. For some, it's New Year's champagne, chimes, festive mood, expectation of changes for the better, for others - grapefruit lemonade flavored with cinnamon with a generous hint of peach. For others, perfume is associated with summer, somewhere "in the south", when it smells of wood heated by the sun, juicy fruits with a subtle hint of the near sea. For the fourth, the fragrance sounds quiet, intelligent and sophisticated (however, with a very noticeable trail).
But most users agree that toilet water gives a huge charge of positive. And everything in this perfume - from the bright yellow box to the golden liquid inside the round elegant bottle - indicates that life with Dior Dolce Vita is easy, carefree, full of joyful discoveries and, in general, looks like a holiday. A woman wearing this fragrance never gets old because she is happy.
Design
The design of toilet water is fully consistent with its focus. Dolce vita far niente (translated from Italian as "sweet doing nothing") is stated not only in the name of the perfume. The atmosphere of a bright holiday is immediately felt already in the box itself - juicy yellow, with golden beads. Because of this, the case seems like a precious present wrapped in a gift box. The price of Dolce Vita Dior perfume also indicates that it is not cheap consumer goods: from 5,100 rubles for a 50-ml bottle and 8,800 rubles. for 100 ml.
Inside the bright yellow box, a round bottle is hidden, which is a marvel of decorative art in itself. The heavy glass is dotted with imitation of small depressions, as ifcraters on the moon. The tapering high neck of the bottle is adorned with gold rings, reminiscent of the long-necked Karen women's necklaces.
Precious liquid is poured inside the bottle. This elixir, like the molten gold of the Incas, looks rich, noble, but without too much pomposity. The fragrance in the concentration "Perfume" is produced without a spray bottle. In eau de toilette, the spray tube is barely visible in the bottle. Users agree that the design of the fragrance is fully consistent with its theme. The bottle looks expensive, presentable.
"Dolce Vita Dior" fragrance description by manufacturer
Specialists define this perfume composition as warm, spicy, powdery. The fragrance belongs to the oriental and woody families. Two well-known perfumers of that time, Pierre Bourdon and Maurice Roger, worked on creating the composition. How did they describe the pyramid they created? Top notes are traditional overture citrus fruits. Bergamot and pink grapefruit sound here. To give a cheerful charge of citrus juiciness, perfumers added a peach, and for femininity and sophistication - a lily. Its sharp edges are very softened by warm cardamom.
The heart notes of the Dior Dolce Vita perfume consist of delicate flowers of lily, heliotrope and magnolia. As in the overture, the creators added fruits (apricots) and spices (cinnamon) to them. But warmth and sophistication are given to the heart chords by notes of pink rosewood. The base of the perfume composition is classic for men's perfumes. There is no sweetmusk, no amber - only wood heated by internal heat - sandalwood, white cedar. Femininity plume gets thanks to vanilla and juicy coconut pulp.
As users describe the fragrance
It's no surprise that perfumers and regular noses disagree. Ordinary users, first of all, hear spices, mainly cinnamon. Peach is very clearly felt in the initial notes. All other components are perfectly balanced, no one stands out and dominates. The pyramid is revealed as a classical symphony, harmoniously, harmoniously. Many women say that they do not want to break it down into some separate notes. It's like being skeptical about the magic of the New Year's holiday.
All adults know that Ded Moroz and Snegurochka are hired actors. But why not forget about it for a while and experience the joy of spending money? Same with this scent. Women claim that he is magical. The whole composition gives a feeling of a holiday without officialdom, when you can just relax and have fun.
For whom the perfume was created
There are perfumes that suit mature ladies and that sit ridiculously on young girls. Manufacturers also produce youth perfumes. In them, a woman after forty will look too frivolous, rustic. But, as mentioned above, happiness knows no time frame. The smell of a woman in "Sweet Life" from "Dior" is the aroma of lightness, cheerfulness, great mood. The owner of the perfume stands out from the crowd. But not flashy, vulgar, but completely different.
She steps through lifelike a winner who has not fired a single shot: everything falls at her feet anyway. She does not pursue men, does not require attention. At the same time, she does not behave like a goddess descended from Olympus, cold and impregnable. No, she gives joy and ease of being to everyone around her. Soft, feminine, light, forever young - that's what she is, the mistress of the fragrance. She walks through the crowd at ease, and people turn around after her and think: “What a sweet life she must have!”
What flavors do you like
First of all, the eau de toilette is reminiscent of Dolce Vita Dior perfume. In reviews, users say that the diluted concentration made the fragrance more modern. Eau de toilette sounds restrained, balanced, intelligent, while the classics from Dior are sharper and richer. Another perfume often compared to Dolce Vita is Feminite du Bois by Serge Lutens, or better yet, the namesake of the latter by Shiseido.
But in the last compositions there are more woody notes, while in "Solke Vita" they act as a backdrop for sugary spices. According to the peach-apricot chord, the fragrance is very reminiscent of Lancome's Treso - the same slightly bitter stone note. The flower symphony is not allowed to slide into the spice primitive. The cinnamon-cardamom chord sounds from the overture to the very end. Spices not only give the whole composition an oriental, warm tone, but also make the aroma memorable and recognizable.
When to wear
As for seasonality, as well as time of day, you need to clearly understand whatconcentration in question. For example, the perfume "Dior Dolce Vita" was created exclusively for the evening, and unusual, but, as they say, "for special occasions." And best of all, the aroma of the liquid in the concentration of perfume is revealed in the cold and damp season.
But with toilet water, the situation is completely different. All women assure that it is a great choice for spring and summer. The spices in the eau de toilette do not suffocate at all, although in combination with woody notes they gently warm. The eau de toilette has more fruity juicy notes of apricot and peach in a charming edging of citrus.
Floral accords are also great in the warm season. And in this bouquet, the tender magnolia plays the first violin. Perfume "Dior Dolce Vita" is too complicated for daytime wear. But toilet water is quite suitable for the office. She sits quietly, sounds restrained, although the train has a colossal.
What to wear
Dior Dolce Vita Perfume is a splash of champagne, a feeling of festivity, coming happiness, a barely audible smell of citrus and warm spices. Therefore, an evening dress in gold sequins or even a fancy dress suits the spirits. It comes with high heels and gold jewelry. Given that the perfume was created for the cold season, they go with a cashmere scarf and a fur collar.
But Dior's Dolce Vita eau de toilette is an accessory to a free summer outfit. With her, you just want to let your hair down, put on something light, fluttering, and againfeel like a young rebel. At the same time, the fragrance can sound well-mannered and restrained. It can be worn with a formal office suit.
How the fragrance unfolds
Good perfumes do not sound like a powerful chorus of all components at once. They play, reveal themselves gradually, highlighting more and more new facets. Dolce Vita Christian Dior, although it is an eau de toilette, has all the properties of a fine, expensive French perfume. The fragrance shows its character throughout the day. In the first hour, a slight coolness of citrus fruits is still felt. They either flaunt their invigorating juiciness, or manifest themselves in the astringency of the zest.
Users say that the spices play: cardamom comes on stage almost in an overture and stays on the skin like a tenacious tin soldier until the very end. Sometimes, along with a breath of wind, cinnamon is added to it, but not sharply, but like a subtle seasoning. The bouquet of flowers feels the same way. Vanilla is woven into a wreath of lilies, magnolia and heliotrope with a beige ribbon. The fragrance, women say, is very complex and at the same time harmonious. I just don't want to disassemble it into notes.
Attention: remake
It should be understood that the 1994 eau de toilette is no longer on store shelves. The production of the Dolce Vita Christian Dior fragrance, due to its success in the beauty world, was later put on a grand scale. And now perfumes and eau de toilette are produced with the same perfume pyramid. However, there is one"but", about which all the women who are familiar with the old specimen speak. The remake sounds more restrained, quiet, although it cannot be said that it sits close to the skin.
It's no longer "New Year's champagne splashes", but lemonade with peach overtones, seasoned with a pinch of spices. Perhaps the manufacturer has messed with the proportions, trying to make the perfume composition more modern and youthful. Or maybe synthetic materials were involved instead of natural essential oils. Either way, mid to late 90s castings are much more expensive than brand new ones.
Other perfume qualities
What all users agree on is that the Dior Dolce Vita fragrance has an unprecedented durability. Ordinary toilet waters disappear without a trace after two hours. But "Sweet Life" stubbornly holds on from morning to evening. Even more persistent aroma in the concentration of perfume. Perfume can be felt on clothes even after washing them!
Due to the fact that you do not need to renew the scent after two hours, toilet water is used very sparingly. The spray dispenser gives out exactly the amount of liquid that is needed to smell sweet. Users also note the voluminous and long sillage of the fragrance. But he does not strangle those around him, but sounds unobtrusively, gently, intelligently.
Reviews
It may seem that the fragrance will appeal to all lovers of sweet oriental scents. But in reviews of Dolce Vita Dior, users strongly recommend not to believe either the descriptions of the perfume composition, or even blotters. Aromayou need to test it for yourself. It sits differently on every skin type.
But there is one more nuance. Do not rush to sell or give a fragrance that does not suit you. Let him rest. There were cases when, after a year, perfumes began to sound completely different than when they were bought. Women recommend purchasing a miniature first (5 ml) - this is not expensive, and will give you an idea if this is your fragrance.