There are films that are not afraid of time. How many years have passed since the appearance of “Sweet Life” by Federico Fellini on the screens? Do not believe it: almost 60 already! But this film is 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 “butterfly”, terry eyelashes and in bold outfits) were impudent and seductive, liberated and gentle at the same time.
Secular glamor and leftist outlook on life - how do you like this combination? Just such a mixture in one bubble was prepared in 1994 by the Dior fashion house. Dolce Vita, reviews of which will be given here, remains an actual perfume, and he is not afraid of years. Probably because it was created for a self-sufficient woman, a beautiful woman who does not age, because she is happy and satisfied with her “Sweet Life”.
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In reviews, this fragrance is characterized differently. For some, this is New Year’s champagne, a chime, a festive mood, the expectation of a change for the better, for others, grapefruit lemonade flavored with cinnamon with a generous hint of peach. For the third, the perfume is associated with summer, somewhere “in the south”, when it smells of wood heated by the sun, juicy fruits with a subtle shade of the near sea. For the fourth, the fragrance sounds quiet, intelligent and sophisticated (however, with a very noticeable train).
But most users agree that toilet water gives a huge charge of positive. And everything in this perfume - from a bright yellow box to a golden liquid inside a round elegant bottle - testifies that life with Dior Dolce Vita is easy, carefree, full of joyful discoveries and in general, looks like a holiday. A woman in such a fragrance never gets old because she is happy.
Decor
The design of toilet water is fully consistent with its focus. Dolce vita far niente (in translation from Italian “sweet idleness”) is declared not only in the name of perfume. The atmosphere of a bright holiday is immediately felt already in the box itself - juicy yellow, with gold 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-milliliter bottle and 8,800 rubles. per 100 ml.
A round bottle is hidden inside a bright yellow box, which in itself is a miracle of decorative art. Heavy glass is dotted with imitation of small hollows, as if craters on the moon. The tapering neck of the bottle is decorated with gold rings that evoke an association with a necklace of long-necked Karen women.
Precious liquid is poured inside the bottle. This elixir, like the molten gold of the Incas, looks rich, noble, but without too much pomp. Fragrance in a concentration of "Perfume" is produced without a spray. In toilet water, 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 wood families. Two famous perfumers of that time worked on creating the composition - Pierre Bourdon and Maurice Roger. How did they describe the pyramid they created? Initial notes are citrus fruits traditional for an overture. Bergamot and pink grapefruit sound here. To give a vibrant charge of citrus juiciness, perfumers added 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 fruit (apricots) and spices (cinnamon) to them. But warmth and sophistication give notes of pink rosewood to heart chords. The base of the perfume composition is classic for men's perfumes. There is neither sweet musk, nor ambergris - only a tree heated by internal heat - sandalwood, white cedar. The train acquires femininity due to vanilla and juicy pulp of coconut.
How users describe the fragrance
It is not surprising that the opinions of perfumers and ordinary noses differ. Ordinary users, first of all, hear spices, mainly cinnamon. In the initial notes, peach is very clearly felt. All other components are perfectly balanced, no one gets out and dominates. The pyramid is revealed as a classical symphony, harmoniously, harmoniously. Many women say that they do not want to break it into any separate notes. It's like skeptical of New Year's holiday magic.
All adults know that Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden are hired actors. But why not forget about it for a while and experience the joy of the money spent? So with that smell. Women claim that it is magical. The whole composition gives a sense of celebration without officialdom, when you can just relax and have fun.
For whom is perfume created?
There are spirits that face mature ladies and which absurdly sit on young girls. Manufacturers also produce youth perfumes. In them, a woman after forty will look too frivolous, rustic. But, as mentioned above, happiness does not know the time frame. The smell of a woman in “Sweet Life” from “Dior” is the aroma of lightness, vivacity, great mood. The owner of the perfume stands out from the crowd. But not flashy, vulgar, but in a completely different way.
She walks through life as a winner, who has not fired a single shot: everything falls at her feet anyway. She does not pursue men, does not require attention. However, she does not behave like a goddess descended from Olympus, cold and impregnable. No, it gives joy and ease of being to everyone around her. Soft, feminine, light, forever young - this is what she, 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 aromas does it look like
First of all, eau de toilette resembles the Dolce Vita Dior perfume. In the reviews, users say that the diluted concentration has made the aroma more modern. Eau de toilette sounds restrained, balanced, intelligent, while the classics from Dior are sharper and more saturated. Another perfume that Dolce Vita is often compared to is Feminit du Bois from Serge Luten, and even better is the namesake of the latter from Shiseido.
But in the last compositions there are more woody notes, while in “Sweet Life” they act as the background for sugary spices. According to the peach-apricot chord, the aroma is very reminiscent of the Lankom “Trezo” - the same slightly bitter note of the bone. A flower symphony is prevented from slipping into a primitive spice. The cinnamon-cardamom chord sounds from the overture to the very end. Spices not only give the whole composition an oriental, warm shade, but also make the aroma memorable and recognizable.
When to wear
As for seasonality, as well as time of day, you need to be clearly aware of what concentration is involved. For example, the spirits of “Dior Dolce Vita” were 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 wet season.
But with toilet water is a completely different situation. All women claim that she is a great choice for spring and summer. Spices in eau de toilette do not stifle at all, although in combination with woody notes they warm gently. In eau de toilette, fruit juicy notes of apricot and peach are more audible in a charming border of citrus fruits.
Floral chords also open beautifully during the warm season. And in this bouquet the delicate magnolia plays the first violin. Dior Dolce Vita perfume is too complicated for daytime wear. But toilet water is quite suitable for the office. She sits quietly, sounds restrained, although the train is colossal.
What to wear
Perfume Dior Dolce Vita is a spray of champagne, a sense of festivity, upcoming happiness, a faint smell of citrus and warm spices. Therefore, an evening dress in gold sequins or even a fancy dress suits the perfume. Attached are high-heeled shoes and gold jewelry. Given that perfumes were created for the cold season, they go to a cashmere scarf and a fur collar.
But the Dolce Vita toilet water from Dior is an accessory of a free summer outfit. With her, she wants to loose her hair, put on something light, fluttering, and again feel like a young rebel. At the same time, the aroma can sound well-mannered, restrained. It can be worn with a strict office suit.
How aroma is revealed
Good perfumes do not sound at once a powerful chorus of all components. They play, open gradually, highlighting more and more new faces. Dolce Vita Christian Dior, although it is an eau de toilette, has all the properties of a beautiful, expensive French perfume. The aroma throughout the day shows its character. In the first hour there is still a slight coolness of citrus. They either flaunt their invigorating juiciness, or appear in the astringency of the zest.
Users say that spices play: cardamom appears on the stage almost in an overture and remains on the skin like a persistent tin soldier until the very end. Sometimes, along with a breeze of wind, cinnamon is mixed with it, but not sharply, but like a thin seasoning. In the same way a bouquet of flowers is felt. Vanilla with a beige ribbon is woven into a wreath of lilies, magnolia and heliotrope. The fragrance, women say, is very complex and at the same time harmonious. He simply does not want to be sorted into notes.
Attention: remake
It should be understood that 1994 toilet water is no longer on store shelves. The production of Dolce Vita Christian Dior, due to its success in the world of beauty, was later put on a grand scale. And now perfumes and eau de toilette with the same perfume pyramid are being produced. However, there is one “but” that all women who are familiar with the old model talk about. The remake sounds more restrained, quiet, although it cannot be said that it sits close to the skin.
This is no longer “spray of New Year's champagne”, but lemonade with peach overtones, seasoned with a pinch of spices. Perhaps the manufacturer was smart with proportions, trying to make the perfume composition more modern and youthful. Or, synthetic materials were used instead of natural essential oils. One way or another, but otlivanty mid and late 90s are much more expensive than the new samples.
Other qualities of perfume
What all users agree with is the fact that the Dior Dolce Vita fragrance has unprecedented durability. Ordinary eau de toilette disappears without a trace in two hours. But "Sweet Life" stubbornly holds from morning to evening. Even more resistant is the aroma in the concentration of perfume. Perfumes are felt on clothes even after washing them!
Due to the fact that you do not need to update the smell after two hours, toilet water is used very economically. The spray dispenser gives exactly the amount of liquid that is needed to fragrance. Users also note a voluminous and long trail of aroma. But he does not strangle others, but sounds unobtrusively, gently, intelligently.
Reviews
It may seem that all lovers of sweet oriental smells will like the aroma. But in the reviews of Dolce Vita Dior, users strongly recommend not believing in the descriptions of the perfume composition, or even blotters. The aroma must be tested on yourself. On each type of skin he sits differently.
But there is one more nuance. Do not rush to sell or give a fragrance that does not fit you. Let it settle. There were times when a year later perfumes began to sound completely different than when purchased. Women recommend purchasing a miniature (5 ml) first - this is not unprofitable, and will give you an idea of whether it is your fragrance.