Dior · 2013
Gris Montaigne
bergamot · grapefruit
Gris Montaigne opens on bergamot and grapefruit, a citrus brightness that does not linger. The heart of rose and jasmine settles onto a base of patchouli, oakmoss and sandalwood. Wear it in spring or autumn, when the air still hesitates between two seasons.
At a glance
- House
- Dior
- Family
- Woody
- Main accords
- Woody, Earthy, Patchouli, Mossy, Rose, Citrus, Warm spicy
- Top notes
- Bergamot, Grapefruit
- Heart notes
- Rose, Strawberry, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang
- Base notes
- Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Amber, Cedar, White Musk
- Launched
- 2013
- Perfumer
- François Demachy
- Seasons
- Spring
- Best for
- Day
- Gender
- Feminine
- Rating
- 4.3/5 · 921 reviews
The olfactory pyramid
From the first spark to the trail that stays.
Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.
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Top the opening
Top: Bergamot, Grapefruit.
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Heart the trail
Heart: Rose, Strawberry, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang.
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Base what lingers
Base: Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Amber, Cedar, White Musk.
Its moodboard
One fragrance, four tableaux.
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Its character
Woody, earthy, patchouli.
- Woody — dominant
- Earthy — strong
- Patchouli — strong
- Mossy — strong
- Rose — strong
- Citrus — strong
- Warm spicy — strong
Composed by François Demachy.
When to wear it
A spring fragrance, best by day.
- Spring Spring : Ideal
- Autumn Autumn : Great
- Summer Summer : Great
- Winter Winter : Great
Occasions, from most to least suited
- Day
- Night
Questions
What people ask.
What does Gris Montaigne smell like?
Main accords: woody, earthy, and patchouli. Top notes of bergamot and grapefruit. A heart of rose, strawberry, jasmine, and orange blossom. A base of patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood, and amber.
When should you wear Gris Montaigne?
A spring fragrance, best by day. Best for: day.
Who created Gris Montaigne?
It was composed by François Demachy for Dior in 2013.
Similar fragrances
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Bergamot 
Grapefruit Heart
Rose 
Strawberry 
Jasmine Base
Patchouli 
Oakmoss 
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