Gary's Den

I recently bought DHP from Fragrancebuy and had Gary’s Den from the previous restock. Now that I’m able to compare both, I can honestly say.... Gary’s Den is an AMAZING alternative to DHP! I’m not an expert by any means, but when I spray each on separate arms, they smell 95% identical in the opening. The DHP you can tell is a richer, more complex scent in the dry down (the note breakdown is very noticeable) vs Gary’s Den dry down is more powdery Iris & Ambrette emphasized (simpler but wonderful nonetheless). There is a reason why DHP is at a higher price point and the blend quality and ingredients are world class. Totally worth getting a bottle to have in your collection as it truly lives up to its reputation. Gary’s Den is no slouch either, and really holds its own as, dare I say “Clone” to DHP. I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference in air and from a distance, and most people won’t (most aren’t fragheads, remember that!). This is what makes is so worth it to get a bottle at a ridiculous bargain for the quality you get from this fragrance. I’m glad I have both, and that Gary’s Den allows me to enjoy the DHP experience more regularly while I save the OG DHP for the really special occasions. Both perform exceptionally well in the projection, silage and longevity, however DHP certainly wins in those categories. Can’t recommend Gary’s Den enough, get one while they are still in stock!

This is definitely in the ballpark of Dior Homme Parfum or Dior Homme Intense. I have DHI and I absolutely LOVE it, but I’ve never had the chance to smell Dior Homme Parfum. It does have a slight DHI vibe to it, so I wouldn’t be surprised if this is a spot on Dior Homme Parfum clone. With how close they got to Elysium with Fraghead’s Asylum, I would actually be more shocked if this wasn’t a decent clone of DHP if that is what they were trying to clone. Gary’s Den has a nice smoothness, and depth to it. The longevity seems to be right on par with designer fragrances of this scent profile. If you like fragrances like Givenchy Gentleman EDP, Dior Homme Intense, or Aaron Terence Hughes Homme this will be something you will enjoy. The Iris isn’t as loud as those fragrances necessarily, but it is definitely a center piece of this fragrance. It isn’t overly creamy or lipsticky, but almost sort of a dusty Iris that is smooth and well rounded from my experience so far. For the price this is a nice pickup for sure!

These guys saying it's not even close to DHP or DHI are out of their minds or they are spraying it on paper only, as we all know, paper is not skin and things smell extremely different between the two. I get an *extremely* close DHI clone out of Gary's Den. I could barely tell the difference after spraying it on skin. 99% of people wouldn't be able to tell the difference if they didn't see the bottle. If you told these guys to smell it and told them it was DHI, they'd believe you and say it was the best thing they have ever smelled. I think people are just a bit bent out of shape over the similarity because DHI/DHP are considered to be one of the few "masterpieces in perfumery". Sure, they are, but that doesn't mean it cannot be replicated. Blind test it. Phenomenal value for money. Very close clone, 90% +/- DHI. Great longevity and performance, it was still running after 10 hours.

As others have said, not a 1:1, or perhaps, not even an attempt at it. However, this is a remarkable twist on DHP--even without considering the price. It's not as dense as DHP, and it lacks the smoky undertone, however these are features of Gary's Den and not bugs, imo. Frankly, I find GD more wearable and just as enjoyable as DHP. The iris is gorgeous and meshes perfectly with the other elements, and aside from an opening blast of perfumer's alcohol nothing is out of place here. It's just about as perfect a scent for autumn in the midwest as one can reasonably hope to find. So, while this is not a 1:1, when combined on the shelf with Kayaan Classic Black my itch for the big, cold-weather Dior iris bombs is fully scratched. I got brand new bottles of both for less than $80 combined. Amazing. Bottom line: the clones are real and they are spectacular.

I have a bottle of 2020 dior homme parfum, most people reviewing this either have unrealistic expectations (expect a 1:1 whilst paying a tenth of the price) or dont understand this is a twist not a clone. With that being said this is amazing, beautiful powdery iris fragrance that is around 80% close to dior homme parfum, performance is NUCLEAR everytime I sprayed this people would ask what I was wearing and mention it is very strong. btw my bottle is the black cap one so idk if they changed the formula but this is based on my bottle that has been macerating for a bit more than 2 years. scent: 9/10 price: 8/10 performance: 10/10 overall: 9/10 would recommend

Well, with the discontinuation of the OG... Dior Homme Parfum, I'm guessing that this will be in the collection of those who run out of the OG. I tested this again over the past day or two, and I think this gets close enough to scratch that itch. Alexandria Fragrances Leather Intense is also a nice choice that has decent performance. I have two full bottles of the OG, and between that, and the other clone like frags, I should be good for some time. Regardless, this is a good clone of the OG, and it doesn't smell cheap, and there is no alcohol blast in the opening, and has very decent performance.

This is a fabulous clone of Dior Homme Parfum!!! Is it 1:1? No. But, I would say it comes 90%+ close to what it's trying to clone. The performance is above average, and projection seems to be on par with DHP. This will definitely allow me to make this into my cooler weather rotation. I have other clones of DHP, and this is the best one I have without question. The fact that you can pick this up for less than $40 is impressive. If you're on the fence about this, it isn't hype with this one as far as I'm concerned. And no, this is not a clone of Dior Homme Intense, this is the Parfum version.

I have compared this to DH Parfum and it’s a good clone of DH Parfum. I don’t think anyone is going to really tell the difference in the air between this DH Parfum. It’s a dense, classy, masculine scent. To me the Iris is not dominant like in DH Intense. You can still smell it and it smells good but more or less plays nicely with the other notes in the fragrance. Gary’s Den also has good projection, sillage,etc. This is a respectable clone of DH Parfum at a really good price. I’m happy enough with the clones that I have that I really don’t see the need to purchase DH Parfum at this time.

This opens as a light version of DHI (not DHP), but with a very very light leather accord in the background, then it dries down similarly to how Narciso Rodrigues Blue Noir Extreme Parfum dries down, with the musk and vetiver taking center stage and iris lingering softly. Speaking of iris, I get carrot seed accord more than orris root, but a lot of fragrances utilize carrot seeds with orris to supplement the accord, including some heavy hitters like Amouage. It's a nice one, and it lasts a long time 6-8 hours, but it shines with its own character in the first 4 hours of wearing.

This fragrance is wonderful i love it! Though some of my friends have tested and smelt it with them all saying it smells like sunscreen, lotion or soap. I have since I got it been smelling a very similar smell to cinnamon, just a straight creamy cinnamon. I bought it with the hope of being similar to DHI but its so far from it. Is it bad? yes if you're expecting DHI but I think it's better then DHI since it doesn't smell like it. Would try to find a tester or sample before buying since the smell isn't for everyone.

Probably not ideal for a 18 year old guy to wear this like me, but as a cologne nerd this is art in a bottle. Haven't tried DHP but I have tried the intense and it's very close to that and can even hold up quality wise to dior. Great performance, not too strong. I think it's more wearable than DHI because it's not as powdery and Gary's Den is also sweeter. This one is fantastic for the price. Smells very rich and classy for those more formal nights out.

Gary's Den finally made it and Yes- it smells remarkably similar to Dior Homme Parfum.. 3 sprays for now and will update after a wear or two on longevity.. Very excited... I have 3 bottles of Dior and these 2 Garys Dens will ensure that I am set for life.. * Smells 90-95% Dior Homme Parfum.. Not quite as Irissy/ rich- that may change after it macerates a bit.. Happy.. $37-- I paid over $200 for My Dior Parfum.

Whoever marked this as “way over priced” is a meathead. This stuff is a massive home run! Absolutely stunning version of Dior Homme. The price (I paid $39 Canadian) is insane good for this scent profile that lasts an insane amount of time. I bought all 3 of the initial FOMO releases and all 3 are amazing! Fragheads asylum is a dead ringer for Roja Elysium and Illusion D’un Soir Mancera’s Red Tobacco.

I own DH EDT, DH 2020, DHI, DHP, and now this. FOMO knocked this out of the park. The opening is not quite as smooth as Dior, but for what it lacks in the opening, it makes up for in versatility. I feel this fragrance is a bit easier to wear in more casual settings but still dresses up very nicely. Longevity is great too. I am a fan and reach for it often on date nights.

I’ve given my year old bottle its first wear of the autumn today and damn, it got even better! This is as near as dammit to DHI. Most fragheads couldn’t separate the two in a blind test, let alone “civilians.” If you like Iris, (or want to try an apex iris fragrance for not a lot of money,) this is a good place to start. Outstanding value.

Delicious spicy, iris, amber and long lasting perfume. Dries down on me similar to Guerlain Ideal Parfum but, I think, this is nicer and the Iris comes through beautifully. Comes in a high quality bottle and heavy top, also a superb box. Fantastic value. This EDP is excellent quality. I'm going to consider buying other FOMO's

I love it. Fresh and very similar take on the Iris scent that Dior and Valentino have made famous. It has this iris dominant scent profile similar to Dior and Valentino. I get also somewhat fresher take if that makes sense. Great for cooler weather and evening out. Easy going Iris scent for men.

I haven't smelled the old/new DHP or the intense version of it either. And I don't really care if this doesn't smell like any of them. I like this one. Getting this Coca Cola + lipstick smell that feels sophisticated, sensual and sexy. Long lasting and good sillage. 5/5

These bottles have to be the laziest, most boring bottles on the market... but the juice inside is pretty great. I can’t compare it to specific years of Dior homme but it nails the overall DNA for sure. Very comforting, luxurious, powdery/sweet aroma.

Excellent value for money. This is a DHP clone through and through. It’s lighter on leather and rose but still very very close to DHP (which is one of my favourite frags). Don’t hesitate to buy this if you want a cheaper alternative to DHP.