Dior launches archival fragrance collection and smartphone-mountable lip balm

Dior has launched the ‘Dioriginals’ collection, a project spanning four years led by fragrance creative director Francis Kurkdjian. The collection features 13 iconic scents revived from the house’s 80-year archives, including classics such as Diorissimo, Dune, and Dolce Vita. These fragrances are presented in the historic ‘Ovale’ bottle design dating back to 1948.

In addition to the archival fragrance relaunch, the brand introduced a limited-edition ‘Médaillon’ lip balm as part of its ‘Cinnamon Glaze’ holiday collection. The product, priced at approximately 95 euros, features a gold, Rococo-inspired oval case with an adhesive backing designed to attach to the back of a smartphone. The item has seen high demand and rapid sell-outs on official channels, sparking social media discussion regarding its utility as a fashion accessory versus its price and hygiene.