I have this in the 100ml EDP and I must say, what you see in the design of the bottle, with the bow on the cap, gives you an idea as to what the smell is like.
This is 'my' smell. I wear this all-the-time! I don't, however spray this directly on to my skin as it tends to dry me out, I spritz it in the air so it makes a 'cloud' then walk through it so it settles on my clothes instead.
At first it's super sweet and feminine, it's very light, not musky at all, and to me, this is what Paris would smell like if it were in a perfume bottle.
Throughout the day, I don't ever need to re-apply, as it lasts for hours, you still get subtle hints of it as you move about.
This is a beautiful smell, it reminds me of my OE in Dublin as I wore this every day, religiously, and it's where I first came across it. It's well worth the price, so I wouldn't hesitate to buy it when I run out.
So this is an all-time favourite, and will forever be a staple in my perfume collection.
This is where things are going to get confusing:
The picture at the top of this review page is of Miss Dior (the perfume formally known as Miss Dior Cherie, originating in 2005)
The notes described at the top are of the 1947 'Miss Dior' which has no resemblance to 'Miss Dior Cherie' other than the name.
The 1947 Miss Dior is now known as Miss Dior Originale. It comes in a different bottle to the perfume formally known as 'Miss Dior Cherie'(now known as Miss Dior).
Like all other Dior perfumes, the notes themselves have also undergone change alongside the name change. When Miss Dior become Miss Dior Originale, the number of notes have been reduced. I can't comment personally on whether the 2011 reformulation/name change version(Miss Dior Originale) is similar to the old Miss Dior as I haven't tried this.
My review is of the bottle I own which was before the name changes (and therefore, it was still known as Miss Dior at this point and was pre-reformulations that occurred in the '00s).
Miss Dior (1947 perfume line) is a very old fashioned type of scent.
The oakmoss and aldehyde notes are strong in this, giving it a vintage perfume feel. The bottle itself adds to this idea of a scent from a bygone era with it's classic houndstooth design.
I can't say I find this stands out amongst other similar types of chypre scents such as Chanel Cristille.I think these just aren't really my cup of tea in terms of day to day wear, and so I don't have as much appreciation for the subtle differences in notes between fragrances in this genre
I do find that I prefer this to Chanel Cristille though when I am in the mood for something that feels old fashioned.
Tips: This is definitely a winter scent. It might be appropriate for day time wear, though it can be headache inducing if sprayed too liberally