Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit by Dior is an aromatic fougère / leather-woody fragrance for men, launched in 1988 and created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Michel Almairac, and Maurice Roger. It stands as one of perfumery’s most iconic compositions, built around Dior’s signature contrast of violet, leather, and wood.

The vibe is “hot metal, violet leaf, leather, and gasoline-like elegance.” It opens bright yet unusual—mandarin orange, bergamot, and lemon deliver a citrus lift, while lavender, chamomile, cedar, and nutmeg flower add an aromatic, slightly herbal sharpness that already hints at something different.

Then the unmistakable Fahrenheit identity takes over in the heart. Violet leaf creates that green, slightly metallic, almost “petrol-like” sensation, layered with nutmeg, sandalwood, carnation, honeysuckle, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley. The result is floral, but not soft—structured, edgy, and instantly recognizable.

The dry down is where the legend lives. Leather, vetiver, musk, amber, patchouli, and tonka bean create a warm, smoky, slightly oily aura that feels raw yet refined. It’s bold, masculine, and deeply character-driven—unlike anything else.

Ideal for fall and winter, and best suited for evening wear or confident daytime use. Fahrenheit is for those who want a fragrance with personality—classic, daring, and impossible to confuse with anything else.

Top Notes: Nutmeg Flower, Lavender, Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Chamomile, Bergamot, Hawthorn, Lemon

Heart Notes: Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Cedar, Sandalwood, Carnation, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley

Base Notes: Leather, Vetiver, Musk, Amber, Patchouli, Tonka Bean