What changed
Long-term owners on r/fragrance describe pre-2015 bottles as markedly more petrol-and-leather than current batches; Dior's reformulation softened the legendary gasoline note considerably.
Last reviewed Apr 2026Sources: Reddit r/fragrance, Fragrantica, Basenotes
These reports are community-aggregated and not confirmed by the brand. Batch variance can mean different bottles smell noticeably different; buyers should check batch codes when possible.
Listed notes
Want consistent quality?
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Or try something similar with no reformulation concerns
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