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Dior J'adore and Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum are often compared by people choosing between the two. Both belong to the floral family, and they share rose and musk. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.

J'adore stands apart with pear, melon and bergamot, while Miss Dior Eau de Parfum brings blood orange, mandarin and peony. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Miss Dior Eau de Parfum is the cheaper one: about $155 against $160 for a standard bottle.

How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.

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J'adoreDiorMiss Dior Eau de ParfumDior
Typical price$160 · 3.4 oz$155 · 3.4 oz
ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
Launched19992017
FamilyFloralFloral, Chypre
Top notesPear, Melon, BergamotBlood orange, Mandarin
Heart notesJasmine, Rose, Ylang-ylang, TuberoseRose, Peony
Base notesMusk, Vanilla, CedarPatchouli, Musk, Rosewood
LongevityLong-lastingLong-lasting
ProjectionStrongStrong
Best seasonsSpring, SummerSpring, Fall
OccasionsEveryday, Office, Formal eventEveryday, Date, Office
StyleRomantic, ElegantRomantic, Elegant
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  1. J'adore by Dior
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    Dior

    J'adore

    $160 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    A golden, solar floral: jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang in a luminous, feminine and highly polished composition.

    Choose J'adore if its notes appeal to you more: on paper the two are very evenly matched.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Melon, Jasmine, Musk, Vanilla
    Style:
    Romantic, Elegant
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  2. Miss Dior Eau de Parfum by Dior
    2

    Dior

    Miss Dior Eau de Parfum

    $155 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    A bouquet of Grasse roses with sparkling citrus and clean patchouli. Romantic, luminous and very feminine.

    Choose Miss Dior Eau de Parfum if its notes appeal to you more: on paper the two are very evenly matched.

    Key notes:
    Blood orange, Mandarin, Rose, Patchouli, Musk
    Style:
    Romantic, Elegant
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong

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Frequently asked questions

Which lasts longer, J'adore or Miss Dior Eau de Parfum?

They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.

Is J'adore or Miss Dior Eau de Parfum cheaper?

Miss Dior Eau de Parfum is the cheaper one: about $155 against $160 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.

Do J'adore and Miss Dior Eau de Parfum smell similar?

They share rose and musk. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.

Which is better for summer and which for winter?

For spring and summer they are about equally suited. For fall and winter they are about equally suited. J'adore is at its best in spring and summer, and Miss Dior Eau de Parfum in spring and fall.

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