Dior Homme Cologne 2013

Im super excited to finally get my hands on this.Its one of the most polite and noble scents i have come accross in my modest frag journey.Its super safe and easy to wear.If i could every morning i would swim in a pool full of Dior Homme Cologne,haha.Sadly,the summer is about to end soon but i hope that i will be able to use during the hot autumn days.It was a love from the first spray and i knew that i have to have it xD It was on my radar for a year.I have tested it twice beforehand and the longevity really impressed me,i was able to detect a slight skin scent on the next morning(12-13 hour later)and when i was in my bed i was taking a waft throughout my sleep,for such a scent profile,such longevity is decent.I dont know about sillage,but once i was at the stadium to watch my team,i have ran into his sillage from an uknown person and it might came from 2-3 meters,i was really impressed and that made even more craving to have it.The second time i have tried i got goosebumps on my head,it was my first time experience it from a perfume.Expect some old bottles clearance,i was able to get a smoking deal,200 ml for 80 euros.Had some preoccupations that it might have gone weaker were it an old batch,but decided to gamble and it paid off.Its the old bottle design but who cares,if you ask me i prefer the old ones.Its much more stylish and minimalistic,but its all about business after all,a revenue has to come.You may say its too simplistic and ordinary but thats what i love about it,minimal at its best.I love minimal,minimal music,clothes and art.Less is more.The main notes are only three,but you can feel them all,its not like other complex pieces where everything gets blended together and some notes are hardly detectable.Its a mass appealing frag,but who cares,man,its no shame to dip your toe in such things once in a blue moon.I glaudly introduced him to my modest collection and from now on,it will be an honorable member of my rotation squad,i will be rocking him today,hehe.Oh,and i almost forgot,the atomizer spays like a boss,its not the kind that sprays over excessively,but you are in the drivers' seat.

When I first smelled this years ago it felt like I finally found THE fragrance for me, the perfect one, my holy grail. Anyone here who has been looking for their sort of holy grail scent will probably recognize that it feels like a weight is lifted off your shoulders when you finally find it, I felt so happy. A review was long overdue, because DHC has been my signature scent for 4 years now and I still can’t imagine anything smelling better than this. The uncomplicated bergamot-grapefruit blossom-white musk combo results in a super refreshing and uplifting happy scent that is as inoffensive as it can be. Plus it has elegance like all Dior Homme's. Makes me think of a gentleman wearing a white linen shirt drinking a fresh lemonade at a fancy summer party. This is also the only fragrance that I could wear almost every day year-round and not get tired of. I’d gone through my 125ml bottle in 1.5 years which is something I'd never expected happening with any fragrance, so of course it got replaced by a 200ml. The bottle is beautiful with a fantastic atomizer like all Dior Homme's, and the frosted white glass is extremely fitting. Performance is not the best, as mentioned a lot, though it's not bad either and it serves its purpose as an EdC and fresh summer fragrance. I usually use 6 sprays (which is ~twice my usual) and it lasts about 4 or 5 hours with low projection. Don't forget to spray on your shirt though as it lingers nicely for you to smell throughout the day. Its performance and smell ultimately make it the perfect inoffensive daily fragrance. Between this and Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne (which it is often compared to, definitely try out both side-by-side) I easily prefer the Dior. If you like this kind of citrus scent I personally find them clearly different enough to warrant owning both. Both perform similar, both are (too) expensive.

Beautiful take on bright tart citrus with a jaw-dropping top note. Calabrian bergamot is a note I am quite familiar with after living in southern Italy. It has a certain contrast to it between an airy tart juiciness and an aromatic bitterness. This definitely captures that bright juicy zing, but without any of the green bitter or oily facets. There is just enough sweetness to counterbalance the sharpness of the bergamot, without muting it, reminds me of a high end natural lemonade that is high in tartness, but has just the right amount of sugar to keep it pleasant. Citrus enthusiast surely know that when you buy a citrus fragrance you are essentially wearing its dry down, since the best citrus top notes tend to disappear in a matter of minutes. So what do you get in DIor Homme Cologne? A convincing grapefruit undertone, zesty and 'yellow' that last for about an hour on me, and then it settles on a delightful musky dry down that may just be as elegant and smooth as the top note. You can tell there are some expensive musk compounds at work here, I suspect a bit of ambrettolide, giving a cold, slightly white floral aura, but also a mysterious cotton like fuzzy musk I can't really place that seems to float almost off your skin. I easily get another 3-4 hours of that musk on my skin, projecting moderately with about 3-4 good sprays in total. I see a lot of criticism about the performance, and by no means is this a beast mode EdC, but I suspect a lot of it has to do with how musky the dry down is, a lot of people are simply becoming noseblind to it when wearing it, or may just be entirely anosmic to some of the musks used in this. For me the artistry of the top note, and suave musk dry down which clearly contains some high end musk compounds that never feel soapy or cloying clearly justify the premium Dior price.

People claiming this has "abysmal" performance and "doesn't last more than 30 minutes" are misunderstanding this fragrance. It's not a citrus fragrance, it's a citrus MUSK fragrance. My friend gave this two sprays and I was smelling musk on them all day. I've received compliments about smelling "sweet and fresh" 8 hours after applying six sprays. Perhaps most casual fragrance owners are not familiar with the scent of "white musk". DHC features a white musk / orange blossom heart/drydown that lasts for HOURS and projects very well. It's just not a scent that many people can easily identify. It's very transparent and soft. Almost akin to fresh white linen out of the dryer. This is a soft, musky scent. Do yourself a favor and try spraying this AWAY from your nose. On your cuffs, your pants, your belly. You will get whiffs of musk for hours, and hours. The freeze-dried, fresh lemon opening only lasts 30-45 minutes tops before this transforms into a musk scent. This is a "Fresh" scent in a freshly dried laundry sort of way. I'll say it again, DHC has phenomenal projection and longevity if you view it as a musk fragrance. The problem is, many people on here do not know what musk smells like, or they become quickly anosmic to it from spraying too close to their nose, or they could be completely anosmic to the type of musk used in here. And no, Jimmy Choo Man Ice smells like a synthetic showergel cocktail compared to this. It's not even in the same league. The closest relative in my opinion would be Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne. This is my second review to address concerns about DHC's performance.

I lived with my wife (ex wife at this point) on an apartments building. Sometimes, when I took the elevator, it would smell manly, fresh, clean and sharp. I always wondered what it was, I started to have a relationship with that fragrance... I was its secret admirer. I wondered how I would feel rocking that beauty. One day the son of the owner who lived in the penthouse was in the elevator and I knew it was him. I am a very prideful creature and at that moment I didn't ask. I regretted it hard. Some weeks later I found the guy again on the morning, swallowed my pride and asked. Dude only told me: It's Dior. Fuck it... I had a clue at least. I didn't want to look on the internet for it. That very same day I went to the department store and searched thoroughly for it. Tried all the Dior fragrances but I couldn't find it. I couldn't give up at that point and went to another store and then to another. There I found a white bottle that I haven't smelled and before even opening the cap... I knew that it was 'it'. I opened it up and sprayed directly on my skin. Took the 200 ml bottle with me that evening and since then, I have bought another 200 ml one. It's that good for me. The fragrance smells like a manly lemonade. It's Dior. Refined, classy, fresh, playful but sober. Amazing for summer and spring. Casual or dressed up. On my skin it lasts at least 6 hrs, get yourself a huge bottle and a decant. It's a hidden jewel that may be too simple for some but... why does everything need to be complicated?

Apologies for the long review but it is well deserved. This is perhaps one of the best warm weather fragrances that I have come across. The genius is in it's simplicity. Upon the inital spray on my skin, I instantly pick up the bright citrusy accord from the bergamot. Puts me in the mindest of freshly cut bergamot with hints of lemon. Mind you, the citrus accord never comes off sour or potent but rather bright, energetic, and elegant. I begin to pickup the grapefruit blossom shortly after of which to my nose, adds a touch of green to the bergamot, with a very smooth and subtle floral lining. At this stage the cologne smells distinctly fresh and crisp. You begin to pick up the musk once this fragrance begins to drydown. It has now transitioned from bright and energetic to soft and airy which brings a very clean/soapy touch. It blends very nicely with the white floral note from the grapefruit blossom. The bergamot starts to fall away during the deep dry down, but I can still pick it up here and there. A humble fragrance that envokes timeless sophistication. Perfect for the office and warm summer weather but can also be worn in other seasons. Very refreshing, clean, and forms an inoffensive scent that is absolutely amazing. And yes, it does remind you of a glass of cool, sparkling lemonade. Perfect fragrance that lasts 8 to 10hrs on my skin.

A beautiful crisp, clean, refreshing, light and energizing scent that would instantly cure a heat stroke. Dior Homme Cologne opens with a realistic, zesty, juicy, tart, lively and ixy bergamot note. Feels like a sparkling lemonade drink, after taking a sip, the temperature around you instantly drops by 5 degrees celsius. This fragrance is inspired by what Dior Homme Sport did to the original, but takes it one step further and makes it even more zesty and refreshing while removing some of the spicy qualities. Still got a little bit of the signature smooth, powdery, elegent DNA. This smells extremely similar to Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne. IMO the subtle differences are: DHC is less complex, more powdery, and lacks the soapy quality from neroli. I have no complaints about this fragrance besides the performance, which is kinda expected to suck for this scent profile and an EDC. You have to overspray on this one. This is a gorgeous summer scent and I think the higher the heat the more this will shine and refresh your mood. Opening: 9.7/10 Dry down: 9/10 Uniqueness: 7/10 Versatility: 8.5/10 Presentation: 9.7/10 Sillage: 4/10 Longevity: 4/10 Sprays: You can go crazy and over spray due to its weak performance Season: Summer Occasion: Fresh out of shower, casual, dress up Overall Rating: 9/10 Wife Rating: 8.2/10

I am a sucker for a good citrus and despite all the hype I was suspicious of, I have to admit this is a nice one. I was also skeptical due to it having 'homme' in the name it would be excessively bitter or have an underlying spice/leather/lavender/smokey. So often these citrus male-targeted scents are ruined in this way when I am craving a juicy refreshing burst. DHC was to my surprise entirely unisex (by conventional standards of course). It opens with a soft yet tangible citric pop. It's blended in such a way that the floral, green, and fruity nuances are well balanced. So often the petitgrain is dominating or the neroli. ------------ Ok, I am in the drydown now. DHC has transformed into a more pleasant Acqua Viva. Can you believe that? I was surprised. It is a very lemon-forward cologne now. I prefer the opening but who doesn't when it comes to citrus perfumes. By the way, Acqua Viva is an astronomical $275. I'd say skip all that and buy this if you are a fan of the former. If you like the opening a lot like I do, checkout John Varvatos Artisan Pure. Another hyped up citrus that lives up to the fanfare.

Good old Dior Homme Cologne. Now, I've had it before, and the original 2007 release. The original 2007 release, is basically just vintage Dior Homme made lighter and with citrus on top. It's decent, but not really a summer-y scent. The new Cologne though, is quite stunning. A fresh, simple bergamot opening, enhanced by grapefuit blossom with a musk dry down. There is zero pretense. This is a classic eau de cologne, updated for a new generation. A sort of "best of". I get hints of Acqua di Parma and other classical Eau de Colognes, but here the theme is treated with a modern sensibility. The citrus is nice and crisp, and unlike so many modern citruses, it's never harsh. The middle stage comes across as gentle. The floral aspect enhances the citrus. How this is not more popular is beyond me. Maybe it's because it's competitors are loud, vulgar scents, where as DHC is the quiet, refined companion. If you like the modern citruses, more power to you. Personally I will cherish my 125 ml bottle of Dior Homme Cologne. Longevity is quite good - 7-8 hours with moderate projection. Rating: 10/10

One of the best (if not the best) hot weather citrus fragrances ever created. I love this thing so much, even with the abysmal performance. Starts out with an explosion of fizzy citrus that, although done very well, could understandably make you 'meh, been there, smelt that' Give it 5-10 mins though ... that's when the magic happens. Once those white floral notes start to pop out and mix in with the now more mellowed out less in your face citrus, the end result is simply divine. The epitome of CLEAN and FRESH while smelling amazing all at the same time. The note breakdown might not be the longest or the most exciting, but every single note plays it's part perfectly, it is a fragrance where the sum is greater than it's parts. Only downside as I've mentioned = No projection or sillage to speak of. As in, at all. And I don't care! YOU will absolutely love the way YOU smell. I wear this for myself first and foremost, and it always delivers. Get a 200ml and go nuts with the resprays, this thing is the bomb.

If you want an uplifting fragrance suited for the Spring and Summer, DIOR Homme Cologne is built for it. Not a complicated note breakdown, bright up the top. Dries down slightly sweet and musky. True, it's very linear. Some might find it boring. I don't, in fact, I would put this in my favourite designer summer scents because it achieves something quite remarkable. It can uplift you. For me, longevity is 6-8 hours so for me, it seems it performs longer than the majority. I've got light skin, and often when people complain about low performance in some cases, it's not often the case for me. Protection is arm's length for around 1-2 hours and a nice skin scent for the rest of the fragrance. It's more of a fragrance for YOU than for others, but people can still pick up on it if in close proximity. Smell: 9/10 Versatility: 8/10 Longevity: 7.5/10 (6-8 Hours) Projection: 6/10 Sillage: 7/10 Sex: Unisex Price: 7/10

I love this fragrance. Amazing for the summer. In the opening it's a bright citrus with hints of musk and powder. Going into the mid the citrus stays strong,the musk is supporting and the powderyness also supports it. To the dry down, the citrus is still there and then the powder shines showing a half and half with the citrus and then the musk tags along. It is a wonderful blend, the powder mixed with the citrus is a exhilarating combo with a musky support. The price is steep but I got a authentic 125ml on ebay for a deal from the seller: Jocu1980. When I think of a fresh fragrance this is one that will be king in my book unless otherwise. I recommend trying it Longetivity: 86/100 lasts for about 7 hours on my shirt. Projection: 84/100 The scent: 92/100 Overall: 85/100 I also have mercedes Benz cologne and will update on a comparison between the two in the future

That brisk lemon opening puts a smile on my face every time. What a beautiful accord! It only lasts an hour at most, and then.... another charming accord unfolds. Dior's Homme Cologne settles down into a long-lasting, soft, citrus-y white musk that smells so clean and uplifting. The musk lasts a while on skin, and longer on clothes, and is a remarkable part of this fragrance. Completely safe blind buy. The fleeting but beautiful citrus opening can be forgiven by the expertly crafted and long-lasting drydown. Furthermore, this cologne achieves its character without an apparent overload of dihydromyrcenol, calone or ambroxan. There is absolutely nothing in this that would induce headaches or other averse reactions, in my opinion. Well done, Mr. Demachy! edit: cleared up some verbage. Almost a year later and I still love Dior Homme Cologne!

This is one of the most elegant fresh colognes I have. The a little bit sweet bergamot citrus opening is so pleasant and uplifting that my mood is instantly happy and good. Dior knows how to create citrus fragrances, my other favourite is Eau Sauvage EDT. But Cologne is a totally different experience. After the bergamot top the grapefruit blossom is a perfect heart and the soft musk in the base feels like a silk sheet. Performance is not bad at all but this is an almost timid gentle fragrance that surrounds you like a light fresh white cotton shirt. Lately I smelled a lot of niche freshies (MFK, Le Labo, Essential Parfums etc.), but Dior Homme Cologne is still my favourite in that line of fresh citrus flowery fragrances. The wonderful skills of Francois Demachy and his art of letting things out created this unique elegant fresh jewel.

I have spent the last several months working my way through the cologne genre and I have now arrived at Dior Homme Cologne. The high rating is completely justified in my opinion. The beauty is in its simplicity. There are few notes present and no rough edges - citrus, blossom and clean musk. It remains fresh and young while many other colognes quickly feel dated. Like many others I get 3 - 6 hours out of it but I use between 6 - 10 sprays and the longevity depends on my activity level. Of course there are plenty of colognes out there that smell very similar, it may seem like splitting hairs but when something is this simple the differences quickly become noticeable. The price to quality ratio is simply unbeatable. 10/10, if you like a minimal scent then it's blind buy worthy.

Nose Note #560 This is just what I love in mens perfumery, but it's very overpriced for what it is. The scent is very beautiful, very soft, almost unisex. It's just gorgeous. But the performance is barely average and sillage is very limited. And the most dissapointing things perhaps is that it is indeed smells a lot like Jimmy Choo Man Ice (which performs even worse though and is still not exactly cheap). So if you really like the DNA, you can substitute with Man Ice. Maybe you are looking for just that - an effervescent scent that's 100% inoffensive, not boring, very pleasant. I can't imagine how anyone would dislike this. But I imagine this must be very easy to dupe. It's a rather simple scent, just like the absence of notes suggests. 7.5/10, lovely, but too expensive

This is by far my favorite fragrance of all time. The scent is just perfect for me. The only downside to it is the performance. Yes, I know that it's a "cologne" formulation, but on most websites it is labeled as Dior Homme Cologne "EDT". With that being said, if the formulation was stronger I would buy 4 of the 6.8 ounce bottles just cause. I want to buy another bottle just to keep on hand in my car (yes i know that's a bad idea with heat and such), but it's so great that due to the performance I would want to have it on hand in order to respray at any given time. TLDR - So good that I wanna carry it everywhere and constantly ooze of this fragrance. Only downside is performance but that is overshadowed by the quality and excellence of the scent.

One of the very best openings ever!!! (side to the original Eua Sauvage) And it is quite linear, so the opening will continue very much for the entire life of the fragrance on your skin (that is not that long). This was my signature scent for a couple years when I moved to NYC. I love it! The downside: the performance is very weak, don't project much and don't last long. (and the price, considering it is so weak) So, you make a decant and bring with you to reapply every 3 hours and you are good to go! (if you are ok to spend $100+ on a bottle) Epilogue: Then I discovered a much cheaper alternative with very similar smell and quality: Jimmy Cho Ice - and now I overspray it not worrying so much about the $$$.

Positives: The best scent of any summer fragrance that I've smelled. Bar none. It's really that good. The bottle is a stunner too and the atomiser is one of the best. Negatives: It doesn't last long enough. It's quite expensive. There are cheap, reasonably similar clones for much cheaper. It's still worth having a bottle of this and I'm so glad I finally got around to buying it. But on the days I'm wearing it, I'll have to either wear a lot of it and top up in the middle of the day, or use this plus one of the clones (I currently have Zara Vibrant Leather Summer which isn't far off this and cost me £9.99... it's not quite DHC though, the clones can come close but they can't get that dry down quite right)

I agree with the other reviewer's description of the notes. As a female, I love this fragrance and it’s not too masculine at all! It quickly replaced my D&G Light Blue Intense, because it’s less astringent. You can be heavy-handed with it since it tapers off fast. That’s just the nature of colognes and citrus fragrances. I personally don’t mind reapplying or going HAM with it because I own so many bottles of perfume that I will probably never use a full bottle. That is why finishing an entire bottle or making a sizable dent in one is so satisfying. That’s not a humblebrag I’m just saying you don’t have to be afraid to use your fragrances, that’s what they are made for!