Dior Homme

Dior Homme EDT opens with a moderate to a strong projection of powdery floral, leather, and spicy gourmand notes. The opening is intense, elegant, powdery, and very pleasant. The iris, leather, and cacao, and prominent opening notes. The iris is a powdery floral note; in this fragrance, the iris comes across as an airy, aromatic, gender-neutral floral note with a touch of purple floral lavender. The leather is next, and although it is listed as a base note, it comes up as soon as the fragrance is applied. This leather is strong but not pungent or animalic, rather aromatic, intense, and projecting. The cacao is the third opening note, evocative of cacao powder or cocoa instead of chocolate. Still, there is some resemblance to chocolate. The iris and cacao make the fragrance feel dry and powdery. The lavender and bergamot are opening brief visiting notes; the bergamot peaks for a brief moment and then dissipates; the lavender stays for a bit longer, but it pales in contrast to the iris, leather, and cacao. As the fragrance commences to dry down, the amber adds a slightly sweet, resinous, and powdery touch. The rest of the notes provide support and remain in the back of the fragrance; they are not as prominent as the featured notes. The fragrance is relatively linear, except for the bergamot and amber, all other notes come up as soon as the fragrance is applied, and they continue into the dry down. Once Dior Homme EDT has reached ifs full dry down, it can be summarized as a moderate to a strong projection, leather, powdery iris, cacao, and ambery fragrance with faint green and lavender accords. The fragrance feels ambery, bold, casual, commanding, dry, elegant, exotic, floral, formal, fresh, gentle, heavy, inviting, leathery, masculine, moderate-quality, modern, nicely-blended, nocturnal, polished, powdery, refined, rich, seductive, and very pleasant. BATCH REVIEWED: 2020 (#9601). WOW RATING: 10/10. An intense and impressive leather, iris, and cacao fragrance. DISLIKE RATING: 1/10. The featured notes are prominent but inoffensive. UNIQUENESS: 8/10. A powdery iris fragrance but with a unique touch. MASS APPEAL: 7/10. This is a fragrance that most people will enjoy. PROJECTION: 6/10. Very good, about 6 feet around the wearer. SILLAGE: 7/10. Very good, about 7 feet behind the wearer. APPLICATION: 4 to 6 atomizations. LONGEVITY: 5/10. Very good, about 5 hours, it projects well for about 4 hours. SEASONS: Winter, spring, fall, colder days, and climate-controlled environments. OCCASIONS: Formal events, outdoor gatherings, office, business, casual, holidays, vacations, romantic, dating, clubbing. This fragrance is office-friendly. VERSATILITY: 7/10. A very good fragrance for casual or formal wear. GENDER: Masculine, the leather is a prominent masculine note. AGES: 20 and above. RECOMMENDATION: Dior Homme EDT can be purchased for about $80. It is a fine fragrance ideal for those that appreciate leather, powdery iris, and delectable cacao notes. This is a great buy. BLIND-BUY: Yes, but only if you are familiar with its main notes. SIMILAR: These are examples of other fragrances in the same genre. • Amouage Reflection Man EDP is a very good, powdery, sweet, white floral, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, and woody fragrance. • John Varvatos Artisan Blue EDT is a good but soft green Palmarosa, powdery iris, and floral lavender fragrance. • Prada L’Homme EDT is a soft, mildly sweet, floral powdery, violet, iris, and ambery fragrance. • Prada L’Homme Intense is a powdery, white leather, amber, and soft iris fragrance. • Prada L’Homme L’Eau EDT is a slightly sweet, very powdery, iris, and amber fragrance. • Dior Homme Intense EDP is a great, intense, leather, iris, ambrette, and boozy fragrance with woody accords. • Valentino Uomo Intense EDP is a great, mild, leather, sweet tonka, vanilla, and powdery iris fragrance. • Dior Homme EDT is a very good, intense, leather, powdery iris, cacao, and ambery fragrance. SUMMARY: A moderate to a strong projection, leather, powdery iris, cacao, and ambery fragrance with faint green and lavender accords. The fragrance feels ambery, bold, casual, commanding, dry, elegant, exotic, floral, formal, fresh, gentle, heavy, inviting, leathery, masculine, moderate-quality, modern, nicely-bended, nocturnal, polished, powdery, refined, rich, seductive, and very pleasant.

Dior Homme is the greatest masterpiece of Dior, although not the most hyped in the fragrance community, fortunately. Its magic resides in its rendition as an "Adagio espressivo" and not as the "Vivace fortissimo" that prevails in some of its most famous flankers. Dior Homme was the fragrance that initiated a new paradigm of sophistication for men, being copied multiple times by major brands and designers.... Even within Dior's own brand. So yes, It has started a new fragrance trend which is characterized by the use of Iris - instead of Ambroxan -. Oddly, the "fragrance snobs" still don't call that line of derivative formulas: "Generic" - and there are dozens of them, now -; the only certain thing is that none of that "inspired fragrances" has achieved the perfection of Dior Homme. The success of some of these flankers and copies lies in what they offer, which is specifically more "loudness" ... And we live in a world where being "more" seems better. ... But that is not always true, and the resulting side effect in them is the loss of many, many nuances and the "musical degradation of the perfect score": Magic has never been in the iris note and no, elegance isn't a "lipstick vibe". On the other hand, there's a legend that Dior Homme smells feminine and is absolutely false; I recognize that the initial note of iris can disorient when you smell it in a tester, for the first time. Right... But it doesn't smell feminine when you wear it: Dior Homme is exactly the scent of a modern gentleman. What is possible, is that you have to wear a proper look... Maybe it'll give that feminine vibe to a bearded biker, full of tattoos, skewers, leather and chains... But that doesn't happen if you wear a business suit. Or a Tuxedo. Be confident, you can be sure. ... And if I remember correctly, Christian Dior never was a designer that made fashion for bearded bikers. I have to say at this point that IMHO, Dior Homme Intense is much more feminine than Dior Homme. Yes, it's "louder", but so is the "lipstick & powdery vibe" and the iris note, which is much more isolated and sharper. It loses the audacity of the citrus accompaniment and is sheltered in a dominant and sweeter cocoa base, which loses its "dry" and woody nuances; the result is a great fragrance, no doubt - it has the DNA of the original - but more feminine, loud and coarse. And something similar happens with Dior Homme Parfum. Instead, the original Dior Homme balances the iris, bergamot, laverder and sage notes with master precision, making them part of a perfect olfactory harmony; this section of the scent is clean, fresh and refreshing.... Pure boldness and elegance. Then, this section is padded with the notes of cocoa and amber, in a sparkling and warm creaminess... While the vetiver, patchouli and leather begin to be heard, softly, in the piece... As a "crescendo amabile" full of sensuality, that grows to complete the perfect symphony. ... To conclude the analogy with its "prodigal flankers" (DHI & DHP), I would say that Dior Homme is like listening to the Vienna Symphony Orchestra in a magnificent auditorium, and its flankers are like a modern pop group performing at Madison Square Garden with a large section of strings (hired by the record company...). Now: - Longevity: > 8h (skin & clothes). - Projection: Moderate. - Mood: Confident, elegant, gentlemanly... Bold and classy. - Scenario & Occasions: From business to formal events and nights, all year round (except days of extreme heat). Conclusion: A unique creation, the first and true star of the show.

As a woman, I was hesitant to put up a review of this out of fear that guys would for sure write it off if they saw that a woman was wearing it. Let me explain...I am in my 20s and I am very much feminine ;) but I really don't care for a lot of the scents that are geared towards my age group. I've never been one to full out wear cologne but I've always loved spraying small amounts of cologne on me just to smell it as a comfort scent. Even when I was little, I liked spraying men's colognes on my pillow. Trust me, it was completely innocent! It's just the scent of a man has always been a comfort to me. I was trying out samples again when I came across one for Dior Homme and out of routine I sprayed a little on my wrist and went about my business. From start to finish, I could not keep my nose away. To guys...please do not be afraid to try this one out-out of fear that you will be seen as "less masculine" or whatever else the reviews were saying about it being "too feminine." This is one of the ultimate comfort scents to me. It is just amazing. To me, I picture a guy wearing this who is not necessarily shy but he's not overly loud or in your face...but that's the thing, he does not have to be. There is something calm, very alluring and magnetic about him. He is silently beautiful and to me, that is quite powerful. He has a silky, buttery voice and he just has this smoothness to him. Don't be fooled though, because you can still pick up on a bit of danger in him...but in a good way. I imagine a lot of women being attracted to this scent because there is something very "come here" about it. It in no way reminds me of anything in my makeup case, although I will not argue why soo many others pick up on waxy lipstick. My point is, whatever it is, it is not enough for me even as a woman to relate this to something I'd wear on my lips. This on a man, to me, is absolutely intoxicating. I do not feel there is an age limit to it because it is that classic. With that being said, do not shoot down DH because of what I will say next: I ended up liking this scent sooo much that I bought a bottle for myself. I'd tested it on my body quite a few times before and loved wearing it at night before I went to bed. I noticed right away though that it was "calm" enough for me to pull off if I chose to really wear it. So, I actually ended up wearing it out for the first time yesterday. You have to remember that chemistry plays a HUGE role in how a scent reacts. On me, it is A LOT softer and sweeter than it is on guys I've smelled it on. So, I do feel a woman could pull this off if she is mindful of how much she puts on. I sprayed 1 spray on my haha "chest area" and dabbed a bit of that on my neck and behind my ears (total of 1 spray). I love that with Dior fragrances you have control over how much you actually want to apply. To me, Dior Homme is in no way feminine but because of how feminine I am, I am comfortable with wearing it, it if that makes any sense. In the same sense, a guy wearing this should in no way feel emasculated, trust me. This on a guy is a major turn on. Funny thing is, guys reacted very well to it on me as well. It's hard to explain really but I don't think the guy I am seeing appreciated it very much. This is a very sensual smell so people will notice and appreciate it. DO NOT WRITE IT OFF or you'll be missing out on, in my opinion, one of the best male fragrances I've ever smelled.

Seriously, incredible. My fragrance journey started when I was 13 or 14 but I didn’t know what I was doing. It wasn’t until I was 20 years old that it really began. I was working as an Hvac apprentice and smelled this scent in one of my coworkers cargo van that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. It was everything I wanted out of a fragrance and smelled magical. After a few weeks, my coworker asks me to run to the van and get something out of the drivers side door pocket and there it was- Zara’s release- White Soho. I sprayed some on my wrist and was blown away. I began looking for a bottle online and it was discontinued. Bottles were going for $300+ when they originally costed $50 for 100ml. I couldn’t bring myself to spend so much for a simple fragrance that originally costed $50. A year later, I stumble upon another release by Zara called Vibrant Leather and it was great, but they had a flanker called “Warm” and it smelled 90% like White Soho so i Instantly bought some. It was great, but that last 10% is what really did it for me and Vibrant Leather Warm was missing it, plus it didn’t perform anywhere near as well. Now it’s also discontinued. Now I’m on the hunt for a similar fragrance as many of Zara’s releases are clones. Bal d’afrique was supposedly quite similar and had the same perfumer, God is a woman was a feminine version of White Soho and wasnt Quote as good imo. I end up finding out about Dior Homme 2020 and it was actually pretty similar except the notes didn’t match, nor did it have iris. I end up finding out about Dior Homme pre-2020 and recently found a bottle in a Sephora that Dates 2013. A Full bottle being used as a tester, it was incredible. Store employees wouldn’t sell it to me and I was desperate to purchase it. I even bribed them $300 and they still wouldn’t budge. They said they would either throw it out or send it back to Dior. Imagine how I felt. They ended up giving me 2 decants filled to the brim of the stuff. It smells like a higher quality version of Zara WS thats better in every possible measure. I’m in the minority, but I feel like I can make a connection between DH2020 and DH pre-2020. Even if theres no Iris or many of the other notes, both of them smell like White Soho and they both smell great. I know I can just buy some online, buy the new DHO, use my DHI, or something along those lines, but I enjoy the Hunt to find an old bottle in the store. I’ve done it before and I’ll do it again. I can’t give any fragrance a 10/10 because there are so many variables, but anything over an 8/10 in my book is incredible. This is a 9.7, it’s very versatile, the scent Profile is amazing, it Lasts me all day, it isn’t too strong and certainly isn’t too weak, everyone loves it and nobody has it. It knocks it out of the park in every regard. It’s truly a masterpiece. I love DHI, but it’s not as versatile and it’s too good for many situations. I end up wearing DH2020 more as I don’t care about wasting Sprays and It’s more versatile. Also DH2020 layered with DHI at a 50:50 or 2:1 ratio is amazing. I will get down on my knees for a bottle of DH pre 2020 and I’m as straight as they come.

Dior Homme (2011), created by perfumer François Demachy, is a men's fragrance that belongs to the Woody Floral Musk family. This modernized version of the classic Dior Homme maintains the sophisticated DNA of the line, but with a cleaner, more linear and versatile approach. Its opening is fresh and aromatic, marked by the presence of lavender, bergamot and sage, which create a light and elegant beginning. In the heart, the star is iris, a note that gives a powdery and refined touch, accompanied by cocoa, which adds softness, and a light amber touch that warms the composition. In the base notes, we have the depth of leather, the earthy touch of vetiver and the density of patchouli, which give structure and masculinity to the perfume. Dior Homme 2011 is the personification of contemporary masculine elegance. It features iris as the protagonist, in a velvety version. The presence of cocoa adds a discreet and sophisticated gourmand touch, balancing with the amber that warms the heart of the perfume. In the base notes, leather emerges subtly, mixed with vetiver and patchouli, ensuring an earthy, dry and masculine touch. This perfume has an enchanting duality: it is refined and sensual at the same time, without resorting to excess. The lavender and bergamot in the opening give an aromatic herbal freshness, which quickly gives way to the enveloping iris, the most striking DNA of this line. Longevity: 7 to 8 hours (very good) Projection is moderate to strong in the first 2 hours Sillage: It lingers well in the environment without being invasive Ideal for controlled environments, such as dinners, meetings, evening dates or even use in the office, as long as in moderation. It is a fragrance that conveys confidence, personal care and sophistication, being perfect for cooler climates (autumn and winter), although it can be used sparingly on spring nights. Comparison with other versions Dior Homme 2005 (Olivier Polge) The original version is bolder and more artistic. The iris here has an even more made-up and powdery aspect, with a strong presence of leather and bitter cocoa, making it more striking and divisive. It is worshipped by many for its unique and innovative character at the time. More conceptual, less versatile. Dior Homme 2020 (François Demachy) Completely reformulated, this version abandons the iris as the star and follows a more aromatic woody path, focusing on vetiver, cedar and pink pepper. It is more muscular and traditional, aimed at a wider audience. Cleaner, fresher and safer, but loses the poetic identity of the previous versions. Final Score: 9.4/10 Dior Homme 2011 maintains the perfect balance between the artistic luxury of the 2005 version and modern usability. Its highlights are its timeless elegance and the unique signature of the masculine iris, which still impresses today. A fragrance that makes its presence felt in a silent but unmistakable way. A true modern classic for sophisticated men.