Givenchy

Dahlia Noir

for women

Dahlia Noir smells deep and bold with powdery and woody accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels best in cooler weather and evening plans.

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Dahlia Noir

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Powdery 100%
Woody 87%
Iris 87%
Rose 77%
Earthy 66%
Vanilla 64%
Sweet 62%
Patchouli 61%
Warm Spicy 60%
Floral 60%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Powdery, Woody, and Iris) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Powdery, Woody, Iris, and Rose among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Powdery, Woody, Iris, and Rose among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Dahlia Noir by Givenchy is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women.Dahlia Noirwas launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is François Demachy. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Mimosa, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Iris, Rose and Patchouli; base notes are Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanille and Oakmoss.Dahlia Noir is the new perfume from the fashion house of Givenchy that embodies elegance and style of the couture brand under the leadership of its creative director Riccardo Tisci. The perfume is presented as a "Fatal Flower" of unreal and imaginative composition for mysterious and fascinating women.Dahlia Noir or the “Black Dalia" is a powdery fragrance of dusty chypre - floral structure. Top notes of mandarin, pink pepper and mimosa lead to the extensive and intensive core of rose, iris and patchouli. The base wraps up the composition in a mysterious veil, made with notes of sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean.The bottle’s design is classic, simple and elegant, perfectly suited for the concept of the perfume. The advertising campaign features model Mariacarla Boscono as the sensual and dangerous "Black Dalia". Dahlia Noir is available as Eau de Parfum in bottles of 30, 50 and 75 ml, with an accompanying collection for body care.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Dahlia Noir office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Dahlia Noir, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Dahlia Noir fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.