J’adore vs. Miss Dior EDP Perfume Comparison

In this edition of my fragrance comparisons, we are going to take a closer look at two women’s perfumes from Christian Dior, Miss Dior EDP vs. J’adore. Which of these popular ladies’ scents from the luxury designer, smells the best? Which lasts longer? I have worn, tested, and reviewed each scent and will break them down by category before declaring an overall winner.

Tale of the Tape: Miss Dior EDP vs. J’adore

J’adore

Notes include: jasmine, orchid, plum, rose, mandarin, musk, ylang-ylang, blackberry

Click here to try: Christian Dior J’Adore Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Ounce

My Review: J’adore Review

Miss Dior EDP

Notes include: jasmine, blood orange, patchouli, mandarin orange, rose, rosewood, pink pepper

Click here to try: Christian Dior Miss Dior, 50ml/1.7 oz.

My Review: Miss Dior

Opening

Update: Dior changes the formula of the Miss Dior line, every so often, while keeping the name. I’m keeping this page, as is, and will try to remember to create a new page when I fully test the newer Miss Dior. So, this post is based on the previous version of Miss Dior EDP, and not the newer 2021 edition.

J’adore opens with a massive floral accord, which consists of: ylang-ylang, jasmine, orchid, rose, and freesia. It’s got a green/watery aroma underneath the floral notes.

The fruit notes are light within the composition, however, they do add a nice juiciness and a bit of sharpness to the perfume.

Miss Dior starts off with citrus fruits, patchouli, and rose. It’s essentially a blend of orange and lemon, with patchouli, and a hint of rose.

The rose note isn’t too strong in either of these perfumes, at this stage. After about 15 minutes, the rose really begins to take over, and the patchouli flanks it. The citrus notes begin to fade into the background.

Which is better? I like the citrus opening of Miss Dior better than the plethora of floral notes from J’adore. It’s not massively better, but it simpler and juicier.

Edge: Miss Dior

Projection

Neither of these scents are extremely loud, by any means. Miss Dior is pretty moderate throughout the wear. Meanwhile, J’adore is a lighter sillage fragrance, but isn’t weak. Between the two? I’d say Miss Dior is the stronger scent.

Edge: Miss Dior

Longevity

Miss Dior lasts on my skin for about 8 hours. J’adore will go for 8 hours, at least, but can go for even longer depending on the climate. Both perform well, but J’adore is a bit better.

Edge: J’adore

Versatility

This Miss Dior fragrance is best served in the colder temperatures, all the way up to moderate, but not the high heat. J’adore has a springtime vibe, but can fit in just about any season. Outside of that, both of these perfumes can serve as a daily wear option. Smell nice, elegant, but not really ‘sexy’ nighttime scents.

Edge: J’adore

Overall Scent

Miss Dior is a nice scent. I really like the citrus and patchouli opening. Then, the rose takes over, and you get additional spice and a very solid rosewood note at the base. It’s simple and it smells good. The performance is good and the fragrance won’t give out in the middle of the day. It’s actually a very close competitor with J’adore.

However, I think that J’adore gets the edge, here. It’s bright and pretty. It is a floral fragrance, with the usual greenness thrown in, but you also get some fruit notes. The plum and melon are fresh and give the perfume an underlying juiciness.

The sillage is lighter, but you do get a few more hours of wear, versus J’adore and it can go year round.

For these reasons, I’m going to give it the win against Miss Dior EDP. It’s not that much better, but it has an advantage, and is a great daily wear floral perfume. These are both awesome options from Christian Dior, and it almost comes down to, which scent you prefer. As, both of these fragrance meet expectations.

Update: Again, this is between the old version of Miss Dior and J’adore. I’d probably still pick J’adore versus the modern edition of Miss Dior EDP. However, I only smelled that one time, as of this update, and am not 100% on that outcome.

Winner: J’adore

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