Dior Homme Eau for Men

I added a review months ago and updated it but I wanted to add another one as my feelings have changed and I wanna help anyone out who’s seeking a bottle. This has become one of my absolute favorite fragrances of all time. My journey with Dior Homme started with the 2020 EDT reform. I liked it then, but not really anymore. So when I started seeking out the OG Homme and its flankers the Iris was new to me and it has taken me time to appreciate, correction LOVE, this fragrance. I appreciate and love the OG edt that I have now, as well as the parfum which I keep sacred because it’s glorious and expensive. But this is so exceptional. It’s such a refreshing take on Iris. I’ve sought out other Iris fragrances that I now love (all concentrations of Chanel no 19 for example), but this I think is my favorite. It’s refreshing without being too light or fleeting. There’s a touch of sweetness and wood, and I find that it’s extremely versatile. Although refreshing, it doesn’t feel limited to spring and summer to me. I wore it to work on a cold day and I got three or four different people complimenting and standing around smelling me within moments of arriving. I originally bought a 50 ml, which I have about half left as I sometimes just spray it on me at home for feel goods. I’ve sought out another 50 ml, and 100 ml so that I can continue wearing this without worry. If you are looking for this, and are in the US, I highly recommend eBay and Mercari. You can sometimes find really good deals on this. I am kicking myself in the butt for not buying the two 100 ml bottles being sold together for $120...😭 Really am sad this is discontinued. I’m late to the game with it but I’m upset with Dior. Their new offerings are just like any other fragrance you can find at an Ulta counter now. I guess I should try their privee collection. 🥀 This is MY compliment magnet. I sometimes am so stunned by how many people REALLY like this. I do also believe this is Dior’s take on a mall fragance, like Abercrombie’s Fierce, like someone mentioned. BUT it is so much more sublime. Dior took that overall fresh, powdery, musky, woody, aquatic and MODERN vibe from mall scents (Fierce and if anyone remember’s Drift or the original unisex fragrance from Hollister) and made the best iteration while also singing elegance. I buy second hand bottles when not overly priced and I have the money, because this is really one of the most special/underrated/not talked about designer fragrances and masterpieces of all time. I really do think that. Dior and Gucci are REALLY BAD about discontinuing their quality fragrances (in the mass market, they each have their exclusive range that I have yet to to try), and churning out pretty subpar offerings IMO. As much as I struggle with Poison and Dune, they are masterpieces in artwork of aroma. Please Francis Kurkdijan, please bring Dior back to what it used to be in terms of artistry and boldness in taking interesting approaches in perfumery. Don’t make them like your private house (except doe Grand Soir). Please help us. 🙏🏼

I am bias when it comes to the entire CD Homme line, because my experience tells me that CD is by far the best in quality ingredients and originality in style that can be found from a large scale design house. Forget your associations, which may be limited by experience. Much has already been said about the distinguished, refined and comforting Iris note which shapes this masterpiece, and all of the top flankers that have followed. Iris is the heart of the CD Homme line. Iris is not feminine or masculine it is a plant, but if you are not secure in your sexuality then this might be to original for you. Temperature range/seasonal rotation is very important to consider for the entire Christian Dior Homme line. Temperature should always be an important consideration when choosing a fragrance. This is especially true for fragrances that are not synthetic or artificial. The more natural the ingrediatent, the more the notes respond to the natural environment. The house of CD has considered all the seasons an given us the perfect attire for each temperature range. The following is for OPTIMAL experience of all the top, middle and bottom notes in this composition. Temp Scale: CD Homme Parfum 0-59 F (Winter Nights or Formal) CD Homme 60-75 F CD Homme EAU 75-90 F CD Homme Sport 90-100 F If you are in a temp controlled environment all day, you should consider the median temp. and go from there. A heavily air conditioned office will allow you to use CD Homme EAU year around with no problems- when you step outside is another story, because you may not smell it in colder temps or it may be glarring in extreme heat. Who Will Wear This?: Dior Homme EAU exudes refinement while providing a relaxed confidence that is ready for exectuives, polished casual settings and thoose seeking an intriguiging, but unubtrusive scent. This will ONLY be confused for another fragrance in the CD Homme line and that is a VERY good thing for those who take pride in being an individual. Compliments: This will gather more compliments than the father CD Homme, because it dries down to a more traditional woods type of fragrance, but maintains a sensual vibe of vanilla. The Iris is there in the opening and you will always run the risk of a persons limited association. Some may say CD Homme EAU is feminine, because the average member of society is marketed to believe what a man or woman should smell like instead of refining their own nose and senses. Note scale comparison within the CD Homme line: CD Homme Parfum- Iris Flower (Powdery), Rose, Leather CD Homme- Iris Bulb (Creamy), Amber, Cocoa CD Homme EAU- Iris Bulb (Creamy), Bergamont, Cedar CD Homme Sport- Lemon, Ginger, Iris Bulb (Creamy), Cedar Rating: Longevity- 10 Hours Plus Quality- 10 out of 10 Value- 9 out of 10

A sumptuous fragrance, one of my all-time favorites from Dior - I cannot comprehend why it was discontinued. It's one of the first colognes I've ever bought, when it first came out in 2014, and it's something I wore religiously for the year following that purchase. This was my introduction to complex, layered perfumery, since prior to it I was only familiar with the more basic Polo collection. To put it simply, Dior Homme Eau for Men is one of the best-crafted aromatic iris fragrances in existence (well, not anymore, I guess, due to its discontinuation). The iris is omnipresent from opening to drydown. The citrusy bergamot and juicy grapefruit in the opening combine with the iris to give a posh, velvety, slightly lipstick-y vibe, while still maintaining a fairly masculine presence. The citrus and fruit notes slowly fade away to reveal iris absolute in its entirety - the core of the fragrance - while woods develop into the drydown to lend a powdery finishing sillage. To some, it can be generic and reminiscent of other fragrances, but to me, it's an amazing composition, almost like walking into a fragrance store at the world's fanciest mall. All these varying and contrasting accords hitting you at once, yet it smells so sophisticated and inviting. It's just such a shame that Dior stopped production of Eau for Men, because I think it was one of their most successfully-blended fragrances for men. Not only was the scent profile a stunner, the performance was quite nice for an eau de toilette, at some points surpassing 8 hours of longevity and a nice 3-foot sillage, and it could be used in a variety of situations, from date night to office. It's wholly non-offensive and yet simeltaneously attractive. I enjoyed wearing it so much that less than a quarter of the fragrance was left in the bottle when I found out about the discontinuation. Now, I'm being extremely particular about using it, choosing only perfectly-matching occasions for it. But oh...how much I still crave it, even after testing (probably) hundreds of niche and independent fragrances. I'm trying to find a good alternative - Prada L'Homme is similar yet soapier and while gorgeous, not as iris-forward or as complex as Eau for Men. Oh, well. I'll just have to be frugal as f*ck with this for the rest of my life.

Dior Homme Eau for Men (2014). Olfactory Family: Woody Aromatic Masculine. Perfumer: François Demachy Dior Homme Eau for Men is a modern and versatile variation on the classic DNA of the Dior Homme line. With a fresher, cleaner and more direct touch, this fragrance stands out for the way it balances sophistication and lightness, keeping the iconic iris note as the protagonist — but in a softer and airier way. Top Notes: Calabrian Bergamot, Grapefruit and Coriander, the opening is citrusy, lively and slightly spicy. Grapefruit and bergamot bring a sparkling freshness, while coriander injects a subtle green and aromatic touch. Heart Note: Tuscan Iris, creamy, slightly powdery and refined, is the heart of the fragrance. Unlike the dense iris of the original Dior Homme, here it appears more translucent and clean, with a "luxury soap" aspect, which conveys elegance with lightness. Base Notes: Virginia Cedar and Amber – they support the fragrance with a soft, ambery woody base, which is not heavy and contributes to the contemporary air of the composition. Longevity: Good, with an average of 7 hours on the skin. Projection/Trail: Moderate to strong in the first 1:30 to 2 hours, ideal for making an elegant statement without exaggeration. Ideal for daily use, especially in professional environments, meetings, light dinners and even more formal social events during the day. Its balance between freshness and sophistication makes it an excellent option for milder seasons such as spring and fall, but it also adapts well to summer, as long as it is in air-conditioned environments. Final Score: 9.3/10 Dior Homme Eau for Men is a refined, easy-to-wear fragrance that is ideal for those seeking an elegant and modern alternative to the common freshness of masculine citruses. Its clean, discreet and well-constructed presence makes it a perfect choice for those who enjoy sophisticated perfumes, but which do not need to be intense or dense. It is a perfect bridge between the classic luxury of iris and contemporary urban lightness.

I am absolutely love Iris note and I also love Dior Homme Line in particular. However, Iris is not what I will reach to daily as it can easily be scheezy and particular Dior Homme is a bit warm consider weather in my country. I wear Iris when I need to feel smooth and clean, but It does take a mild consideration in additional. This is not a case with Dior Homme Eau for Men, to my surprise. This is extremely fresh Iris with additional mild sweetness that very enjoyable (I think It's pear). When first applied, Eau is very muted. But it greeting you with Smooth Aquatic Iris later on shortly. And from that It become stronger in Iris but it is so clean and refreshing. The sweetness still remains and iris is bloom. It is not develop any further after that but when it dried down, it is provide (irisy-)clean ambient that very appropriate for male user. This one, this is one smooth Iris that you can wear daily. I thought this will be on par with Prada L'Homme L'eau. No..Big mistake, I compare to Prada L'Homme L'eau and It is much sweeter but in synthetic manner, like crisp clean linen. (I can notice Aldehyde right after while compare) and the L’eau is dry and sharp in cool weather unlike Eau that still smell like smooth skin across hot / cold weather. If you looking for smooth Iris frag that can be wear daily. Go for this you won't be sad. Another plus it work among all weather, hot or cold. Longevity is extraordinary consider the scent as freshie. Plus, it do project nicely during the wear. I drop here another 10/10.. masterpiece absolute freshie. (Another 3 x 100 ml. back up USD 90/bottle for reference).. I think I like this than Dior Homme (2011)/Dior Homme Original ===== Score : 10/10 Classification : Homme (Homme 70% / Femme 30%) Longevity : 8 hours Projection : Intimate Alternate offer : Prada L’Homme L’eau (not as good, more powdery, spicier, no aquatic)