Dior Homme Dior for men

this scent reminds me of when your girlfriend has just had a shower and washed her hair and you walk into the bathroom and there she is with her hair still wet putting on make up in front of the mirror. Thats what i think of when i smell this.
I'd prefer to smell this on a girl than wear it myself

Gorgeous. Well done. Different from a lot of things I've smelled. It has an initial lip stick smell to it, but it's sexy and powdery. Great for winter time or fall, or even a summer night. This is a masterpiece, and the intense version can only get better. Unisex? Perhaps. Bravo. Try it.

I'm not going to dislike this, because it has an interesting personality. But to me, it smells alright. I might change my mind later on.

Absolutely beautiful fragrance. It took me a long time to appreciate it. Now I feel it is one of the smoothest I've smelled. Smells like others have mentioned, lavendar, iris, mildly vanillin dry down. I was planning a purchase but now I feel about this fragrance the same as I feel about prada amber pour homme intense. It is mature, kinda stoic even. I like my fragrances to have a fun aspect to them. They both feel like an older man reading books in a library on a Friday night/listen to Beethoven type of guy. I'm more like the go to a rave/hip-hop concert party all night type of guy. Beautiful fragrances, but I have a hard time feeling this serious. Life is to short. I like my fragrances kinda fun and flirty. I probably will purchase a healthy decant and enjoy from time to time.

dior homme two versions here black straw(reform) and silver straw(original). The reform version compared to the original has a very slight diffrence you really have to look for it to smell the difference in regards to longevity and projection the reform last longer and projects better i have two versions and love them both old version more on the unisex side i think because of the strong iris note as some cant stand it but i love i think its very unique the reform leaning towards masculine side id say because of the more prominant leather note on drydown both are very well made and unique. When i smell it i picture myself inside a first class donut shop in which the donuts are being baked fresh you know that aroma smell that comes out of the oven IMHO one of the best made perfumes certainly one of those perfumes that should be on your collection either you like it or not.
longevity 8/10 6-8 tops on my skin
projection 8/10 moderate projection if you want to go crazy on the trigger be my guest it will project.
uniqueness 10/10 nothing like it out there as far as i know.
overall smell 10/10 hands down top notch
price vs quality 10/10 cant complain dior quality baby
versatility cold days/nights summer nights(i do use it it works well)

Too floral; I don't like the iris at the beginning. I also don't like the cocoa note. Not for me.

I agree with those who claim this is a unisex scent.

smell very similar to armani diamonds for him on my skins good scent, but would get armani diamonds instead cos cheaper then this

Definately unisex this one. As soon as I smelled it I thought Shalimar. Must be the powdery edge to it
So I walked home, with girls following me on my trail. I thought I was the Pied Piper. Im a girl, I'm not going to complain...

Wow! I can't believe, but after more than 24 hours and 2 showers I still can smell traces of Dior Homme on my skin! I couldn't believe it's happening!

Is it magic or what? Can someone explain it to me? :D

I guess I'm starting being addicted to this fragrance. I wasn't able to purchase the previous version :( But I think I'll buy this one instead.

I don't think it's bad. Rather opposite, it's a kind of genious in the perfume world. Beautifuly blended iris with cocoa. I'm pretty sure I feel vanilla here also. And of course the "lipstick". What I would change, is its beggining. I have a feeling it should be more intensive, less watered down, the bergamot is detectable, in lavender and sage's company, however I feel there's "too much water" there. Later on vanilla-cocoa combo comes in. It's less "lipsticky", more gourmandish than in the beggining. I have a feeling I feel a hint of leather, but I'm not sure. It's not a "leather fragrance" - that's for sure. For instance, when I first tested Dior Intense EDP, I felt like it's very leathery.

It lasts about 10 hours on me.

Mr Demachy obviously didn't destroy this one with reformulation. However, I'd still like to know how the previous version smells like..

It is more like the previous version, not as dark nightfall like the intense version, I would say one need a pretty formal evening out to wear DHI. I live in a very hot country and on me two sprays last almost 24h, it survives many washes and a shower easily. As much as I love it I always seem to go heavy on the trigger, and that's between 2 to 3 sprays. It lasts forever and can get you complements even when you don't remember what you wore yesterday. But it just fantastic, haunting even.

I need your opinions:

Is this one really more simillar to Intense, or rather to discontinued Dior Homme Cologne (2007)? What I'd like to know, is if this one is not watered down(and that means lasts shorter and projects worse) comparing to '05 version? Thanks, M.

Definitely not for everyone. I really like it, but it is pretty hard to find an appropriate situation to wear this. Same goes for A*Men. It does have a sort of feminine make up powdery opening along with the earthy iris, that gets sweeter and better smelling with the dry down. If it opened up like the dry down it would sell much better. It could easily be a unisex fragrance.

Strange thing with this one, you know.

The worst thing is that it changes on my skin every time I wear it... Once it lasts longer than intense EDP and the next time it lasts about 4 hours and vanishes. And I don't know what does it depend on!

Opinions that I've read are also strange. Some say it's something between vintage Dior Homme and vintage Dior Homme Intense. Other say this one is simillar to discontinued Dior Homme Cologne(2007)...

And what do you think about it?

Unusual , Different smell , Unique highly chic and sexy as hell ~
waxy cacao at opining and leathery gourmand at dry down .
Longevity and sillage are great .
and also i luv intense version but i prefer EDT over EDP

Comforting fragrance... stays for good time. Reminds of romantic evening by fireplace on a chilly winter

bought the biggest bottle of this one today for my boyfriend. Was a blind buy based on reviews here. Well..we both truly like it a lot. I have sprayed it on my wrists and kept smelling half a day and have to agree with Marciu, to me it's also gourmand, can't tell exactly that it's a cup of chocolate but i can feel the cacao note really. Very masculine, yet luxuriuos. I decided that i will have to buy another perfume for him for everyday use, because this one relates with tie and suit for me. A modern classic i would say

Well, well, well...


The opening of this frag smells like a fresh carrot/carrot juice for me. At first, I tested it several times at blotter and after sniffing that "carrot", I didn't want to apply it on my skin.

But I did. And that was a good move! The carrot opening lasts about 1-2 hours and than... It smells like a fresh, hot cup of chocolate . Delicious! It is a real gourmand, for sure. I love it. Lasting time on my skin is usually more than 8 hours, projection and sillage are good.

I'd like to know how the old version from 2005 smells. However, this one is a quality juice.

One more thing. This one(EDT) lasts longer on my skin than EDP(Intense).

I love this one. And Im very picky with my fragrances. (They don't have to be expensive. I just have to like them. Having said that I'll pay anywhere from $100 to $2000 for a frag. )
Shopping in the Bay today I noticed this one looked different. So I tried the new formula and I loved it. I didnt realize it at first, because at first the only thing you smell is CARROTS! My friend said it smelled like PAPER. But i stayed with it,
and then it really started to pop. Much better. Rich, sweet smelling, masculine.
If I feel like making it more masculine I will stack this one with some of my other pure leather scents. Like "Leather by Intense Pheromone Cologne" or some of my others...

This (female) reviewer purchased a bottle as soon as she smelled it - back off, Sephora staff, I'm not buying this for my boyfriend! Powdery and definitely a unisex scent - man or woman, if you like, no, love, iris in perfumes, you HAVE to give this a try. It's the right balance of clean with earthy - cleaner and less soil-like than Hermes Hiris, but without the baby-powder clean diaper note you get with "clean irises" like Prada Infusion d'Iris. It's the smoothest, powderiest men's fragrance I've come across, and nowhere near as sweet as One Million, Spice Bomb or Le Male (blech).

Beware, though, the reformulation has given the fragrance more of a spicy kick that the original didn't have before. It smells like they added more cardamom and lavender to give it a sharper, more generically-masculine edge. They've taken the originality of the makeup-infused first version and forced it into the aromatic "this is what every man SHOULD smell like" mold. Do yourself a favor and try both if you can, but I personally like both versions enough to be content with the reformulation for myself - especially if I need to play the conservative office "woman in a man's world" game and have a bit of a masculine strength radiating from under my suit. With a meticulously-pressed shirt, naturally - that's true for BOTH sexes, especially with this fragrance.

Is my fav. Dior. Also one of the only florals, as a man, I can pull off. Very light powderness to it as well. This would be my choice for a distinguished tea with beautiful people. Not a evening party club scent, young ravers stay away...

The fragrance is one of a kind. It's absolutely adorable. The drydown is actually the best. After one hour it becomes smooth and the compositions reaches it's best aroma. However.....the fragrance also becomes weak. I really need to look for it weather i did apply it or not. If you spray 5 or 6 times it attacks your nose. If projection/sillage would be better, it would be worth a signature frag.

I have a lot of perfume. I think my main interest in perfume is that it's a completely legal mood-altering substance. I don't think that it is an instrument of sex appeal over and above other grooming methods. All that said, this stuff is for for a hot, sexy man. If you're a "bro", step away, this isn't for you.

Yeah, they reformulated it but the overall brew still works for me. Really really works. I hope Dior doesn't FUBAR it but their track record is what it is.

Now this I like.
Repeatedly passed because the opening was so boring.
I have now atoned for my ignorance with a 100ML purchase.

You know when you test a few fragrances, then leave the store, when out of nowhere you smell something that is exactly the standout scent you were searching for? Only problem is you don't know which one it was?
This was one of those scents for me, but at least I have tracked it down.

This juice evolves into an Iris/Lavender/lightly-spiced skin-scent. It's drydown scent smells nothing like the opening, and is classy as all-hell. You will wonder where it came from. The only negative for me is that it is very linear. The positive? It is a great line to be stuck on. If you are a fan of Lavender, you will definitely enjoy this one. The Leather keeps this fragrance grounded and refined, while the Cacao (not Cocoa, or Sweet Chocolate) balances with the Amber and Vetiver beautifully. I do not detect Bergamot, but actually get a hint of Vanilla Rum. The Patchouli brings the scent to the earth, but ever-so-gently. It is slightly floral, and slightly gourmand, but it is a refined masculine scent.

This would do well for a gentleman in a fine Bespoke Suit, but I can also sense the T-shirt/Blue Jeans/Carefree type could pull this off as well.

Versatile, dependent on a person's demeanor and attitude.
To me it simply says "I call the shots"... in about the smoothest way possible.

Smooth and Steady. Good Stuff.
4.3/5

One way or the other I had to get used to the scent. It was not "WOW" from the beginning, in fact I first owned Dior Homme Intense. I had a sample of that one and after a while I was comfortable with that but, strangely enough, that feeling went away. I tested the Dior Homme and the "good feeling" stayed. I like the scent very much, less lipstick than the Intense. I'm wearing it quite often now.

Pleasant enough scent with average longevity in a fancy bottle.
I like it,although I couldn't get away with it since it isn't a traditional masculine. After the make up aroma dispersal it's nice but I can't understand all the fuss.

After a few minutes the smell is a fragrance Fusion of the scent of iris and Cocoa and Smells like toiletries .
»Stylish
»Gentle
»Lovely
»Romance


smell: 9 /10
longevity: 8.5 /10
sillage: 7.5 /10

یه مقدار بوی لوازم آرایش خانوم ها بخصوص رژ لب رو میده

اما بوی شیک و ملایمی داره

مجموعا" دوستش داشتم

Dior Homme 2011.

Unfortunately i havent tried the Original Version. I am not a fan of reformulations, but since i havent tried the orignal; the 2011 version will do. I keep reading reviews and i can only say that the original version has a slight advantage against the 2011. FOr some people the orignal was a little bit more powerfull than the 2011 especially with the iris, but for some others the 2011 version is more balanced with the iris. My tie breaker will be havent smelled it yet, but will go with the original.

The truth is that with Dior, you cant go wrong. With both Faherenheit and Dior Homme, they are not as common as other scents out there it was risky but both are master pieces .

About the perfume... Wow i loved it, the initial blast is pure iris, its confusing becuase it smells like a womens perfume (lipstick, makeup, powder) at this moment it reminds me of (Shalimar Initials) But 5 minutes later the Bergomot enters and makes the iris more creamy -powder- citrus scent.
The best about this perfume is what happens later on, the scent stays on you, it is a scent that you cant stop smelling it is very addictive (it somewhat reminds me of Love in White by Creed) very soft, rich, creamy smell, it smells like HEAVEN.

It does not have much sillage, its more of an intimate perfume, but it does smell for hours 9-10 hours.

For me it's better than Intense version, much better!

Why they clear away cardamom in last version??? It was bad idea!

But the best is new Dior Homme Sport - so incredible scent of Iris!!!!!!!!!!! IMHO

This one is good, but the intense version is better.

I tried it in a duty free shop earlier in the week - about 5 short sprays on my forearm. I think you have to be a very confident sort to pull this off if you're a guy as the smell is not something traditionally masculine. But if you dress well, are secure in who you are and what you're about it's worth consideration as it's not a loud or arrogant scent. Wasn't very powerful or bombastic on my skin after the first 1/2 hour as it settled into a very smooth, sexy skin scent that had maybe 6" of projection which faded accordingly over time to just the right level (which is perfect for those certain settings, if you get my drift). Lasting power was extraordinary: I tried it on a Thursday mid-afternoon and on Friday evening after a morning shower, a day at the office, a 3 hour flight, dinner, a workout at the gym, 45 minutes in the sauna, another shower (!) I could still detect it where I had sprayed the sample. I think it's more of a cool weather scent. For sure this will be on my 'to get' list in the future.

To put it simple this scent is unusually delicious. At first sniff it appears soft sweet and pleasantly musky... But then it's followed by a sharp burst of something that excites and makes the mind curious to keep smelling. This stuff is like catnip! There is something lingering in the after whiff that makes your mind boggle trying to catch what it is. I'm still not sure what note it is and to be honest I don't care! Whatever it is I love it. This is a truly divine scent, truly sophisticated. I can honestly say I've never smelled anything quite like this. If you want to get noticed & followed (in a good way) I would say grab a bottle of this it's like love potion! I have to say also I do think a woman may be able to wear this in moderation and get away with it. It is deffinately masculine though so men don't let that comment steer you away from trying it, besides I may be just saying that to justify my plans to swipe it from my husband. It smells much better on him though. ; )

This reminds me of the Rocky Horror Picture Show

Not my type of fragrance.
But, is a very elegant and nobile fragrance, very powdery and floral not very masculine, you can find girls can love or hate it.
Like to wear this in London rainy days.
overall smell 8/10

I love it , i gifted this to my husband one year ago..

I had the version 2005 and now I have the version 2011. Really, can anyone explain me the real difference between the two flankers?
I loved the 2005 version and I love the version 2011 but I hardely dee the difference. A masterpiece, very good sillage e long lasting as well.

After finally getting this one, I'm really wishing I hadn't kept putting it off. Very nice!

A perfect present for my mom's birthday!This stuff smells absolutelly like her lipstick!

My signature scent. Perfect for any occasion. In my humble opinion this fragrance is a masterpiece.

Guys this is extremely sexy stuff, the nice and smooth irus,irus,irus,lipsticky smell makes me crazy. i use this lady killer in the winter, its projects fine on me longevity is great.

Projection: 7.5
Longevity: 7.5
Smell: 7.5 ( i like DHI better )

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I can appreciate how well done this fragrance is but it's just not for me. Very well blended and classy smell but I can't do the powdery note. If you don't mind powder this may be for you. Also, I think a woman could wear this easily.

Update. I smelled it again just because the bottle is so nice. I got this all wrong. This fragrance is a masterpiece. Pure class. I wear a shirt and tie everyday and this is all I want to smell like through the rest of winter and the first cool weeks of spring. LOVE IT!

A wonderful men´s scent!!! Sweet, woody and a bit powdery... The first time I smelled it, I have been trapped. An incredibly seductive blend !:-) ...at least for my nose ;-) Truly a masterpiece !

The start is very nice where top notes are playing and bergamot is in the lead. It lasts only 20-30 minutes and goes directly to lipstick tones of iris-cacao. For good 7-8 hours you are projecting it to the people. As time goes, iris will fade to leave very mellow cacao-soft leather base. It is a very nice smell. But it does not suit me. there is nothing masculine about it, too unisex, more for women in age than men perfume. Paper- blot fooled me with very nice start and mellow finish, I totally missed part where you are walking around smelling like lipstick'd been smothered all over you. Probably good for evening in crowd so nobody will assign this nice smell to you. Sorry but it goes to my mom's drawer.

Same, same, but different. Yet, just as good as before.

UPDATE: I've been fiddling around with "men's" gourmand scents and I've come around to liking this one, mostly because it is inoffensive pleasantness. With some of the others, I can't be sure I'm not going to feel nauseous within a couple hours, but the balance here is just right. If you want something challenging or for the party scene, look elsewhere; this is more for personal enjoyment (or romantic situations if the other person like its) for those who know exactly what they're seeking.

My old review: This seems like more of a powdery gourmand than the original, which had more of a fruity/tobacco aspect to it. This one is also more leathery. I don't dislike it but I already have FUBU Plush for Men, which gives me the powdery gourmand leather (or suede), Deauville Pour Homme, which supplies a powdery oakmoss tobacco, and Black Walnut, which is a woody fruity/tobacco. I've also got Curve Connect, which features a tea-tinted fruity tobacco. How many do I need? I think I have my bases covered here without the new Dior Homme being part of my rotation. I have a little of the original, but I can't say I like it that much, especially the rather bland drydown, a few hours in. So, I guess you might want to sample as many of these as you can before spending money on a bottle of Dior Homme. Most likely, there are a few others that feature these major elements (I think a Guess fragrance is supposed to be a powdery suede or leather too, for example).

I have both versions now. I have to admit the original is better. More like a real perfume, a masculine in the manner of le Troisième Homme. The new just isn't quite as nice. Slightly tacky and shallow when compared to the original. I will wear both though: I'm a stone freak for iris root. I am itching to try the reformulated Aprés l'Ondée with no heliotropin. I have an old bottle and the iris is superb, obviously a triple A grade and it might be wonderful without the heliotropin, which is not my favorite smell.

It smells very good and soft. It does not smell synthetic.

The only negative on this is the longevity since it only last 3-5 hours on me. This is a close to skin scent.

too much iris for my taste. I'm sorry to say but this actually makes me feel sick. too sweet with a foolish attempt to make it smell woody at the same time. strong notes of iris, leather, patchouly and possibly some chocolate.

My first impression:

I think this version has lost some of the iris, it has a good side that makes perfume a little more versatile.

i bought i blindly, i love it honestly when it dries down. unfortunately my friends and closest one judge it as i' wearing mosquito repellent spray! and this mind starts to think so ... too bad :(

Very elegant and sensual and much better than 2005 version as it is lighter and more elegant,the iris is toned down a little bit so it smells amazingly sweet woody semi powdery,its marvelous.

i have edt and edp first-editions, and i think that new edt version is very similar to homme intense (edp version), more leathery, gourmandish, powdery. Honestly i prefer vintage edition for a edt formula and leave strong notes to the edp version.
Vintage formulas was two distinct fragrances, new edt is a mix between the two previous. I don't dislike it, but i'm original lover ;)

One of the highlights about Dior Homme (And the intense and other reformulations) is that this can be worn in the cold and hot times and day and night and it does not cloy nor get worse. Compliment getter 24/7 all throughout the year! Sex in a bottle!

I test sprayed this yesterday for the first time. I do not own it so I am not in a position to give an objective review. All I want to say is one thing. If I had to use only one word to describe this, I will use the word, “Lipstick”.

Noticed the new smell immediately. The "old" 2010 was awesome. Nota fan of the new one at all.

Would anyone know either where there may be some pre change bottles available, or an alternative? I have heard that Egoiste may be the way to go.

This one wears a crooked smile. Not in a bad way but you have to wonder what he's up too. Sexy and seductive.

I bought the reformulaion bottle several months ago.
This is a classy fragrance. great for special occasions like wedding day, a date, work meetings and ...
But you can also wear it casually!
Start with huge dose of iris and some sweetness and also some coco. only hint of coco!
After that, in the drydown, the sweet and powdery iris comes in and this is the best part of this fragrance in my opinion! and also it's the worst part of this fragrance for so many guys out there!
Because this part is feminine for them and they get lipstick vibe!
But I don't have any problem with this scent and I think it's a great scent!
In the base, the iris is still there with some sweetness and only hint of spicy and woodsy notes.
Great smell but average projection and above average longevity with this guy.
يه عطر بسيار شيك و باكلاس مناسب مراسمات خاص مثل عروسي، تولد و ملاقات هاي رسمي
رايحه ابتدايي بوي قوي گل آيريس هست كه ظاهرا تو فارسي ميشه زنبق و سوسن به اضافه مقدار كمي رايحه شيرين و مقدار خيلي خيلي كمي كاكائو
بعد از اون بوي عطر شيرينتر ميشه و بويي شبيه به بوي مواد آرايشي پيدا ميكنه
خيلي ها ميگن بويي شبيه ماتيك ميده اما به نظر من اونجوري هم نيست و تا حدودي شباهت داره
در پايان از شيريني عطر تا حد زيادي كاسته ميشه و مقدار خيلي كمي رايحه تند و جنلگي پيدا ميكنه. خيلي خيلي كم البته
عطر بسيار خوشبو و شيك و باكلاسي هست و پخش بو و ماندگاري مناسبي داره

For me, this is a smart, mature, formal and intelligent scent. A warmth and complex scent after the ever legendary Fahrenheit - brilliant!

It start with dusty floral scent slowly emerge to potent powderish Cacao ambery scent, so potent until it last for hours, at last ended with slight dusty leather patchouli scent which I like most - it give warmth feeling to the wearer. Projection and longevity is great, people can spotted it from far and is last at least 6 hours. Thumbs up for it's superior quality!

Overall, this is a very polite, brilliant gentleman scent suitable during formal dinner, important dating and a very good winter scent! Just be careful not to over-apply this, a little goes a long way. 8.5/10 from me. Truly a signature scent from reputable Dior ~ Pour Homme!

In the new formulae I get a lot more laether and cocoa and less iris and lavander than the old one, is this accurate?

O have both the old and the new formulations of Dior Homme EDT, and I have to say that I prefer the new one, although the old is also a masterpiece, all in all, Dior Homme EDT is still my favorite fragrance of all time!

Let me start off by saying that I own and have fully worn both the new reformulation and the old formulation. So for the sake of ppls curiosity I will comment on/compare both new and old formulations at the same time.

New reformulation: Opens up with that same "lipstick" note/vibe like the old one but it's toned down just a notch and it's "waxier". The middle is where this one shines for me, same as the old one except it's amped up/ warms up much better. The base is also the same leathery vibe but also toned down a bit. I get 10+hrs longetivity and 3hrs almost 4hrs projection/scent cloud.

Old formulation: Opens up a little fresher and sweeter (less waxier) and with a stronger "lipstick" note/vibe compared to new reform...
The middle COMPARED to the new reform is a little dull and boring where the new reform warms up and stands out a little better. The base imo is better than the new reform, its much more richer and loud. I also get about 10hrs longetivity and about 2hrs projection/scent cloud.

In conclusion the 2 are very very similar to each other that it does take more than the average nose to tell the difference. Like someone else said new reform is 95% the same as old form, I would say the new reform is an almost perfect clone of the original except it came out with better attributes. IMO new dior homme is more wearable and more pleasing to the masses not to mention it has better long. and proj. I like old dior homme by a hairline just because I like the top notes and base notes. Either way you can not go wrong with either one of these two, just depends on how much you like it (preference) and how long you want it to stay on yourself...

After a few months on the 'Dior Reformulations are the work of the Devil' bandwagon I have now come to the conclusion that the new Dior Homme is in many ways a better fragrance than the one it replaces. Why?

Well, in spite of ditching the gleefully anachronistic and eccentric vibes of the original they have now given DH a 'wow factor' it never really had before! To do this they have given it some fresh iris notes (in addition to the powdery grey ones)and a new fruity warmth in the midnotes. This is closer in style to the Homme Intense Edp or if you like is a kind of halfway-house between the vintage DH and DHIs, possessing more substance and body with better longevity.

This version is more uplifting, more satisfying and more wearable in my opinion. In conclusion you now get a healthy dose of individuality coupled with the mainstream appeal required for everyday use.

A distinctive, unique, long lasting perfume which appeals to the lovers of something different..

I applied 6 heavy sprays

0 - 2.5 hours - 1 foot projection. This is a wet synthetic lipstick scent which is unusual and very unisex. It is sleek, night time and for the suave, clean cut handsome 30's classy metrosexual male, who can pull of something uncoventional

2.5 hours - 4 hours - 0.75 foot projection. Same scent but a little soapiness comes in, which starts to dilute the waxy lipstick effect

4-6 hours - 0.5 foot projection. Smelling the skin sees heavy soapiness, sometimes to the point of sickening, yet the scent which projects works much better with the soapiness; so this is one best sprayed perhaps on your torso, to let it waft upwards

6-9 hours- 3 inch projection. Very good. Soapiness less now. Occasional 6 inch waft of projection which is awesome

9 - 10.5 hours - 1-2 inch projection. Some spicy smokiness mingles in with the remaining soapiness

10.5 hours - 12 hours. Close to skin

Great longevity, unusual and different smell, not for the masses. Perhaps ahead of its time? and a sign of things to come?

Masterpiece

So much talk about reformulation of the dior homme.
This,start out with a huge blast of iris,a semi-fresh lipsticky powdery accord.
After 15 min sweetness from cacao start to be more stronger,but still shy in front of the iris.
30 min later,roles will be inversed,i mean it will be a sweet powdery cacao creamy buttery smell with iris background.
Do not imagine a sickly sweet or synthetic scent,it's well refined and well balanced.
Also leather is detectable,not the leather jacket type of feeling ,more suede like.
Absolutley sensual,nice and appealing !
It's between vintage dior homme and vintage dior homme intense,gourmandish touch is pushed on this one comparing to the original.
Polge version had a similarity with l'homme yves saint laurent,Demachy elliminate it.
Very good longevity (8+ hours),with above average projection.
Suitable for fall and winter,i think it's versatile also,can be worn to work,special occasion...
Can be unisex like others mentioned.
No big difference,but i like this version better just because it give me more sillage and longevity.

Very nice. I get that lipstick smell at the beginning, then it becomes slightly sweet and powdery on my skin. Fairly close to the skin, but I could smell it for 9 hours before showering. This is quality juice. Need to compare it against the Intense version. 9/10.

★★★★★
The relaunch is just a little bit more serious, a little bit more of leather, a little bit more "homme". but is it more interesting? i didn't find out yet.

I've had Dior Homme for a couple months now, and I've hesitated to write a review because I didn't know what to say. What can you say about something that, in my mind, has redefined men's cologne? I can't speak for the differences between the "classic" version and this reformulation, but I do know one thing - Dior Homme is quite literally class in a bottle.

I had my mind set on it after reading the reviews on this site, and found it at my local Hudson's Bay practically tucked away with the other Dior's by the elevators. Everything from the packaging to the bottle to the scent screams power and class. When I first tried it on, I immediately got the waxy lipstick note on my skin, but it faded very quickly (within ten minutes) into what is probably the most well-blended powdery cocoa-vanilla combination I've ever experienced. The longevity and sillage are crazy on this - people notice it, wherever you go. Pair it with a tailored suit and you'll feel like you're unstoppable.

I mean to try the entire Homme line (including the "classic" version), and I find myself going back to this day in and day out - it really pops in the winter air, and people immediately notice it when I walk by them. I highly recommend Dior Homme.

Smells like strong cognac at first before it gets a bit powdery and grassy/vetiver dry. Not my cuppa tea. Intense version is better, in my opinion.

2011 (BLACK tube) v 2005 (SILVER tube):

2011 is less powdery. It lacks the beloved "lipstick note." The liquorice opening is mixed with passion fruit or something alike, it's less about pure liquorice. And the longevity is weaker.

If you like to smell iris in the leading role, I strongly advise you to stock up on the 2005 formula.

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This was pure Murphy's law in action. I wrote a review of the 2005 formula yesterday, and intended to puchase the same version today. Of course, chances being 50:50, I got the 2011 version.

I love the smell of this reformulation, never tried the old one though so can't compare. I also love the new Intense version.

This lasts a long time on my skin, but it stays pretty close after a few hours but it's no biggie in my opinion, great for everyday use at work and university and then for nights out I switch to the Intense version which has the same base scent but sweeter and has great sillage.

It's somewhat ok, but I get constant makeup kit smell (not bad, but not what I'm looking for in men's frag. Low sillage, very close, doesn't last long on me (<2 hrs & it's very faint). I detect the powdery scent, not unpleasant, and maybe a hint of the cocoa as it dries down.I sometimes use cardamon seed as breath freshener, but I don't get the cardamon here at all.

Livid about this reformulation. The original Dior Homme was unique almost in contemporary mainstream men's perfumery (excluding classics and niche perfumery that is), it was beautifully designed and a beautifully composed and striking fragrance which had character and strength.

Frankly there are thousands of men's perfumes which smell exactly alike and which mark out their wearers as men who are afraid to stand out from the crowd, wearing Dior Homme in its original formulation marked one out as someone with a strong sense of style and as someone who didn't mind standing out.

It was also made of very good ingredients, and wasn't some sport-fragrance airport toilet urinal cake nightmare like so many other men's fragrances.

The current overall decline at the House of Dior has manifested itself in this poor quality, mediocre, characterless and cheap reformulation.

Thank god I have a bottle of the old Dior Homme EDP and a bottle of Dior Homme Intense EDP from 2010 stashed away, I'll be eeking them out and not wasting my money on the reformulation.

I wanna start by saying that I play in the team which hates reformulations. To me this is a total disrespect to the loyal costumers, since you're changing just what attracted the costumer in the first way making it a fan of a particular fragrance.

But giving the fact that nowadays the companies are almost only looking into the profit aspect instead of satisfaction, we gotta roll with what we got.

And by saying that, I would like to say that I didn't like the original Dior Homme! The makeup aroma was too much to my nose. When I heard that they were gonna reformulate it, I was like "what a disrespect!" but from inside I was: "my god, perhaps there's still hope for me with this masterpiece, perhaps now it will mix well with my skin!"

And so it happened! This reformulation opens up with the characteristic aroma of iris and the makeup smell attached into it, accompanied by a light note of bergamot. They toned down the iris! After 5 minutes, I was already smiling when a gorgeous cocoa/vanilla combo kicks in leaving a wonderful creamy trail which lasts until the end.

Anyway, I do hate reformulations, but this one was a huge thumbs up for me!

Definitely not a hate scent but please...the older one was SO much better!

Less iris in this one MEANS less lipstick smell. But this was the special thing about it.
Now its just another mainstream after some minutes (when the iris is gone and this fruity cacao comes in!)

Sad.

Sorry, but I don't like the "new" design. The old bottle with the chrome tube is much more elegant and look more expensive. This black plastic tube makes its look cheaper.
Why change it if you can't change it to something "better"?

forgot to mention this is a compliment getter , i wore this and the first 5 min. i got a compliment from a very attractive girl i didnt know! Women/girls will probly like this one better than the old formulation because the powder and wax note aint in your face !

So i went and bought this one today ! It smells 95% the same as the old formulation, its a lil watered down ! This is a powdery,waxy smelling frag. basicaly what i get the first hour1/2 is something like a cherry coverd in wax, light it up and thats the smell i get ! then the dry down gets powdery and a small hint of leather and gets closer to the skin.
Projection: 3.5 hours
Longevity: 6+hours

No cardamom in this one. Shame, it helps keep sweet notes grounded. Oh well. I had better stock up on both of the originals.

I love the Polge Dior Homme and i also love the Demachy Dior Homme. So whats the difference? The Polge version is more iris. The Demachy version is a bit sweeter, it has the iris but not as potent as Polge version.
At the dry down, Polge version is iris/vetiver blend, its what my nose gets.
At the dry down, Demachy version is less iris, vetiver/with a touch of sweetness to it.

Already at stores. Tried 2 times.
Not exactly same as the original but very similar.
Original was more woody and this is more leathery, more gourmandish and less powdery which seems to have slightly gourmandish touch of the intense.
Eventually I liked it.
I was trying to find the original at the stores, but no way to find since it is bestseller.

just waiting to see the difference ! bs the notes listed r the same !
nevertheless, I adore it so much...