Wednesday 6 June 2012

Miss Dior Cherie L`Eau Review

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Miss Dior Cherie flew away across Paris tied to a bunch of balloons, and landed softly in the French countryside, amidst orange groves.
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L'Eau opens with a strong scent of bitter oranges and sparkling citrus. Very springy and fresh (but not soapy). Has no resemblance to Miss Dior Cherie whatsoever. The orange is not tart or candyish, it's quite bitter, and that's what makes the scent interesting among hundreds of green/citrus fragrances out there.
 The magic happens when it has had some time to warm up on the skin. The scent mingles with gardenia and becomes creamy, yet remains sparkling and delicate till the end. Never imagined the heady tropical gardenia could ever smell this cold and refreshing. However, I'm quite disappointed with its lasting power. Three to four hours maximum, and for $85 a bottle, that's just unacceptable.
I'm not a huge fan of citrus scents, but L'Eau is clean and crisp. Perfect for hot summer days. Only wish it lasted a bit longer.



The bottle is adorable. Heavy glass with the same houndstooth etching at the bottom as the original Miss Dior Cheri.
 The only difference is that this time the shape is a bit narrower and the bow on the cap is sheer and frosted. Which I think perfectly matches the mint green liquid and the fragrance inside.
L: Miss Dior Cherie L'eau, R: Miss Dior Cherie
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Category: Floral
Top Notes: Bitter orange
Heart Notes: Gardenia
Base Notes: Musk
Good For: Spring/summer. Day/casual

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The sad news is that Dior is discontinuing this one. It's replaced by ''Miss Dior Cherie Eau Fraiche'' They have similar structure but different notes. The new one contains bergamot, gardenia and patchouli instead of orange, gardenia and musk and looks like this...
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With Dior coming up with a Miss Dior Cherie flanker/reformulation every couple of months it all gets a bit confusing. Read an article here .
You can still find a 3.4 oz bottle Miss Dior Cherie L'Eau online for around $85 and up.
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45 comments:

  1. Pooja G6 June 2012 at 22:32

    Sounds so exotic..not a fan of citrusy smells but would love to try this one!

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  2. Su8 June 2012 at 05:14

    This one looks and sounds beautiful. I thought it is the new one you were talking about, confusing, yes! I haven't smelt this, but soon will, if I fid it that is! I am sure you will treasure it along with Miss Dior Cherie. Two great scents on your collection :)

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  3. Pandora`s Box8 June 2012 at 08:38

    @PoojaG: Hi :) I'm not that ,uch into citrus scents myself. But do try this one. It's quite unique.

    @Su:I really like it's opening. So bitter. Like oranges with pips, rind and all :) The new one is suppose to be similar. The only difference I read, is in the base notes. This has Musk, while the new one has Patchouli. Do let me know how you like it if you get to try the new one.

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  4. Shang J.8 June 2012 at 09:23

    This year I am planning on buying one Dior perfume. I have heard so much about them. :)

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  5. Pandora`s Box8 June 2012 at 20:54

    @ShangJ: Oh really? How exciting. Let me know your pick. I'm sure you'll enjoy it for a long long time.

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  6. Unknown10 June 2012 at 09:34

    Hey! Thank you for stopping by my blog :)
    I love the images used in this blog, makes me wanna keep reading. Followed you.
    Much love :) xx
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  7. devorelebeaumonstre.10 June 2012 at 21:05

    LOVE miss dior cherie. <3


    p.s. I'm having a giveaway if you'd like to check it out!
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  8. Mikimoto Angel11 June 2012 at 10:09

    Good review! You make this perfume sound so interesting, I wanna smell it right about now. :-)

    Thanks for dropping by my blog. Have a good day! :-)

    Much love from Mystic Nymph.

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  9. Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings11 June 2012 at 12:54

    Love the bottle!! We tried a sample of this one and really like it! Thank you so much for your super sweet comment on our blog. That really means a lot!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  10. Anonymous12 June 2012 at 08:18

    Hey, just love ur reviews and ur choice is fab <3 keep smiling honey!

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  11. ayesha x13 June 2012 at 16:04

    This sounds really interesting. Great review, I'll try a sample when I'm next at a perfume counter :)

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  12. Marib Maqsood15 June 2012 at 23:14

    Dior fragrances are always soo out of the box amazing. The first picture with the balloons is a phenomenal idea!

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  13. CREATIVE KHADIJA16 June 2012 at 01:50

    Waoo..another fun post..I like it :) thanks for sharing dear..

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  14. AndreiaSalim17 June 2012 at 18:10

    Even with little time, I'm here to say hi, wish I could visit her more often, but this complicated. I have not forgotten you, I'm just a lot of things to do, many works of course.
    I loved the pictures are beautiful!
    Post interesting and inspiring!

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  15. lipsy20 June 2012 at 12:00

    Never tried citrus based perfumes,but your review and other comments do sound prmosing enough for a sample :-))

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  16. Rakhshan21 June 2012 at 08:54

    as always your review makes me wanna sniff this asap:P
    and Congrats on starting the other blog, though I'm way too late but it's just recently that I've joined back in after a long absence! xx
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  17. Namita21 June 2012 at 22:42

    One question ~ I am yet to try Miss Dior Cherie,,curious,, but I have heard that it's more of a grown up perfume,,excellent but mature. Do you feel like that or am I misguided?

    This new one sounds more fun.. :) citrus n gardenia..awesomeness :D

    You have been blogging less na :) Busy Bubbles? :D

    Thanks for the good review. :)

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  18. Pandora`s Box22 June 2012 at 00:15

    Thank you ladies :)

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  19. Pandora`s Box22 June 2012 at 00:41

    @Rikki: Thanks a lot hon, and welcome back!

    @Namita:Yes I'm a bad blogger right now :)Actually, I'm at a hill station at the moment and there is wi fi connection problems here, so can't come online much.
    Yar it's a long story with Miss dior cherie flankers. Dior has released/re released/reformulated this perfume so many times in the last four or five years that it's insane and very confusing. I hope the description below will help you decide.
    MISS DIOR CHERIE:Released in 2005 by Christine Nagel was a huge hit. had notes of strawberries, caramel popcorn etc. (I have reviewed this one, plz click the Dior label on the right side bar. This has been sadly discontinued because apparently Nagel said in a drunken video "I love Hitler" So he was sacked from the house of dior for being anti semetic and his perfume discontinued.
    MISS DIOR CHERIE L' Eau (reviewed above)This has no resemblance to the above miss dior cherie. It's a frst citrus for summers. This too has been discontinued :( but u can still find it online.
    MISS DIOR CHERIE:This was released in 2011 after the original was discontinued.I think this is the one you are talking about when you say it smells mature and all. The notes are very different from the original and is made by a new perfumer. They have kept the name and the falcon of the first one which has confused and angered a lot of dior fans.
    Miss DIOR CHERIE eau fraiche: it's the latest one for summers. I haven't sniffed this as yet so can't really recommend.
    I would say, either get the one that is reviewed above or see if you can get hold of a bottle of the 2005 version. Hope this helps buttercup :)

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  20. Fragancia24 June 2012 at 01:25

    I like citrus scents but not too strong. I really wanna try this one.I've seen it in so many v-loggers perfume collection. This and marc jacobs daisy :). Great review sweets

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  21. The Brunette Head24 June 2012 at 12:05

    hi you commented on my blog. Its not my actual blog thats where i test my template. here the URL for my actual blog: thebrunettehead.blogspot.com

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  22. Fragancia26 June 2012 at 06:53

    I left a comment a day back I don't see it here anymore but I wanted to ask you among VS pink which one do you recommend If you have ever sniffed
    Pretty and pure,soft and dreamy or sweet and flirty?

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  23. Pandora`s Box26 June 2012 at 08:43

    @Fragrancia: I'm really sorry for replying in late. I'm in Nathiagali/khanaspur and the WI and electricity situation here is terrible.
    Here's a link to VS Pink with a splash review. These are the only ones I have sniffed.
    http://pandorasssbox.blogspot.com/2012/01/vs-pink-with-splash-body-mists.html
    Hope this helps. Let me know which one you choose.

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  24. The Beautifier26 June 2012 at 14:52

    Ah! The packaging is so cute with the bow on top! I like citrusy scents for summers! I am tempted to try it out!

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  25. Anonymous26 June 2012 at 22:21

    Hi....that's a great review!!!
    Sounds like a fun perfume to try :)

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  26. Anonymous27 June 2012 at 14:41

    Great review! Thanks for the share! xx

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  27. sadee27 June 2012 at 23:58

    This product look amazing want to have this one!

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  28. shout6 July 2012 at 15:21

    Hi, I love this spot :-)
    Thanks for your comment on my blog :-)
    I have followed you, follow me back please :-)

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  29. Unknown8 July 2012 at 03:39

    Great review and you have an awesome blog. Folloing you. Hope you follow me too
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  30. Bravoe Runway19 July 2012 at 10:29

    I love this fragrance and also the D&G L'Imperatrice you reviewed below. Thank you for visiting my blog and I hope you do check out LUSH #emotional brilliance in stores.

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  31. Namita24 July 2012 at 09:55

    heya!! u wont believe but I came on ur blog this afternoon cos I missed you :)hehe I knew ur on a trip but still....
    hope you had a awesome trip Bubbles,,I too went on a lil vacation last month :)

    Much love :)
    Buttercup :D

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  32. BeautyDrugs31 July 2012 at 07:58

    Follower#414
    omg lovely post.i am loving your blog.just great posts.i am your new follower.follower#197.follow me back
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  33. Fizzy!5 August 2012 at 18:59

    very nice detailed review.. and I love ur blog.. such a variety of posts. :)


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  34. Remy9 August 2012 at 04:30

    Loving the photos.
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  35. Namita10 August 2012 at 23:53

    Bubbles my new blog :)

    http://taureandiaries.wordpress.com

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  36. Anonymous11 August 2012 at 20:09

    If anyone is interested, I'm SELLING "Christian Dior MISS DIOR CHERIE 1.7 Fl. oz. eau de parfum" - Gently used In Box - bought from Dillard's inside North Park Mall. Original version. Not reformulated. Check out deets on Ebay, BIDDING ENDS in 4 HOURS from NOW it's at $56 so far - Serious buyers with PayPal only.
    Search on Ebay "Christian Dior MISS DIOR CHERIE 1.7 Fl. oz. eau de parfum"
    Look for seller: pretty.useful
    Happy bidding:)
    xxAlice

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  37. Venus Loves Virgo23 August 2012 at 12:58

    I'm back! thanks for your birthday wishes. xoxo

    I love this! I love the strawberry essence. My only issue is that it's weak and does not last.

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  38. Mihaela24 August 2012 at 17:33

    Great post! I really love your blog :)

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  39. Anonymous19 September 2012 at 22:05

    Oh My God So cute :))

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  40. Anonymous19 September 2012 at 22:06

    Oh My God So cute :))

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  41. sadee5 October 2012 at 05:48

    Hello honey can you please suggest me some good light ladies perfume that won't make my headaches worse???

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  42. perfumehk29 November 2012 at 18:58

    So lovely post, amazing pics, love them .
    Parfum pas cher

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  43. Anonymous26 February 2013 at 03:49

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  44. Anonymous29 April 2013 at 13:35

    l'eau is the best, the New one is Similar but i don't like 'em cause it is too intensive, Hope i can get l'eau online as soon as possible :)

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  45. Unknown30 December 2014 at 14:43

    This is my all time favourite scent. Wish they would bring it back! Can't find anything remotely like it anywhere :(

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