New Look 2024, from Dior was released in 2024. The perfumer behind this creation is Francis Kurkdjian. It has the top notes of Aldehydes, middle notes of Olibanum (Frankincense), and base notes of Amber.
I thought I loved it, but every time I wear it I like it less, culminating in today's wear, which I found myself scrubbing after ten minutes. The aldehydes are very loud and cheesey, and although there is incense, there's not enough going on to balance out the aldehydes. Many houses seem to be releasing aldehyde forward scents again. For example Frédéric Malle with Acne Studios, this latter perfume being far more interesting than New Look 2024. As another reviewer said, this comes off as budget Serge Lutens, and I actually disagree with what that reviewer said about the lack of rough edges here, as to me the aldehydes veer too caustic. This and Spice Blend are firmly my least favourite from the Dior exclusives, which on the whole I find to be more hit than miss.
I thought I loved it, but every time I wear it I like it less, culminating in today's wear, which I found myself scrubbing after ten minutes. The aldehydes are very loud and cheesey, and although there is incense, there's not enough going on to balance out the aldehydes. Many houses seem to be releasing aldehyde forward scents again. For example Frédéric Malle with Acne Studios, this latter perfume being far more interesting than New Look 2024. As another reviewer said, this comes off as budget Serge Lutens, and I actually disagree with what that reviewer said about the lack of rough edges here, as to me the aldehydes veer too caustic. This and Spice Blend are firmly my least favourite from the Dior exclusives, which on the whole I find to be more hit than miss.