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Givenchy Dahlia Noir for women
Givenchy

Dahlia Noir for women

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Iris
Green
Woody
EDP · 2011 · womens

Givenchy's Dahlia Noir arrived in 2011 as a flanker to the original Dahlia fragrance, positioning itself as the darker, more sophisticated sibling in the house's floral collection.

The fragrance opens with bright citrus and spice, combining bergamot and mandarin with pink pepper for an immediate lift, while mimosa adds a subtle floral sweetness. The heart settles into a classic chypre structure with iris and rose at the forefront, grounded by earthy patchouli that prevents the composition from becoming too delicate. Oakmoss, sandalwood, and tonka bean form a creamy, woody base that softens the iris and gives the fragrance its signature warmth, with vanilla adding a gentle sweetness to the drydown.

This is a well-constructed chypre that works best for those seeking something between a traditional floral and a heavier oriental. It's appropriate for work and evening wear alike, leaning slightly formal without being stiff. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Sensualist, or The Homesteader, Dahlia Noir deserves consideration.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
29%
Fresh
29%
Floral
100%
Rose
90%
Iris
80%
Green
34%
Woody
100%
Patchouli
32%
Earthy
66%
Powdery
60%
Spicy
50%
Vanilla
34%
Sweet
48%
Gourmand
34%
Creamy
34%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Mimosa
Mimosa
Powdery, honeyed, and softly floral, mimosa has a warm, golden sweetness that feels like sunshine in a bottle. The yellow puffball flowers of the mimosa tree produce an oil that is simultaneously floral, woody, and slightly animalic. A quintessential note of the French Riviera and romantic Provençal perfumery.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Iris
Iris
One of perfumery's most prized and expensive ingredients, iris has a powdery, cool, almost carrot-like richness that is hard to describe and impossible to mistake. It's simultaneously earthy and refined, like the inside of an old Parisian couture house. Iris root (orris) adds quiet luxury to anything it touches.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Romantic83% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Sensualist83% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.
Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.
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Scent Profile
Citrus29%Fresh29%Floral100%Rose90%Iris80%
Fragrance Family
Chypre
EDP

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Frequently asked questions

What does Givenchy Dahlia Noir for women smell like? +
Givenchy's Dahlia Noir arrived in 2011 as a flanker to the original Dahlia fragrance, positioning itself as the darker, more sophisticated sibling in the house's floral collection. The fragrance opens with bright citrus and spice, combining bergamot and mandarin with pink pepper for an immediate lift, while mimosa adds a subtle floral sweetness. The heart settles into a classic chypre structure with iris and rose at the forefront, grounded by earthy patchouli that prevents the composition from becoming too delicate. Oakmoss, sandalwood, and tonka bean form a creamy, woody base that softens the iris and gives the fragrance its signature warmth, with vanilla adding a gentle sweetness to the drydown. This is a well-constructed chypre that works best for those seeking something between a traditional floral and a heavier oriental. It's appropriate for work and evening wear alike, leaning slightly formal without being stiff. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Sensualist, or The Homesteader, Dahlia Noir deserves consideration.
What are the notes in Givenchy Dahlia Noir for women? +
Top: Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Mimosa, Pink Pepper. Heart: Iris, Patchouli, Rose. Base: Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Dahlia Noir for women? +
Givenchy Dahlia Noir for women belongs to the Chypre fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Givenchy Dahlia Noir for women? +
Based on shared notes, Armaf iDiva Noir for women (Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Rose, Mandarin Orange), Ard Al Zaafaran Ahlam Al Arab (Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Rose), Dua Fragrances Eccentric Gourmand (Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Rose, Bergamot), Montblanc Legend Special Edition 2012 for men (Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Rose, Bergamot), Dua Fragrances Vanillac Dreams Gourmand Escape (Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Rose, Bergamot) may smell similar to Dahlia Noir for women.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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