Dior Homme Dior for men

I bought this for my husband...but it so beautiful not in a girlie way but as a strong women who is mysterious, quiet and when she leaves the room you want to follow her way! I love this one, be it on him or on me it makes me feel good. There is something unusual about it, I smell the leather, soft warm comfortable strong leather, the amber and then iris adding sweetness, the vetiver adds the clean warmth. It is lingering. It is just devine.
Not just for him but for us sophisticated girls who have no need to shout but who slip in quietly and then disappear into the night leaving them all wondering and curious!

First whiff is paradise,after a few secs on skin gets a little smoky ,then fades into powdery awesoness!

idk but smells like one of tom ford private blend

gona keep it short and sweet. G.O.A.T. Greatest of all time.

This is an undisputed female scent - a very good one at that. Why this is being sold as a male fragrance is a mystery.

Dior Homme is probably one of the best fragrances ever created: super original, a pleasant smell.

Some people say it is a metrosexual fragrance. I have to agree. But all fragrances are for metrosexual!

It smells like lipstick but it is that characteristic that mades this fragrance so special!

Great smell, longevity and sillage! A true masterpiece!

I strongly reccomend it!

I love my Fahrenheit and Dune but sadly, can't say I enjoy Homme. I was expecting a much more masculine scent with some edge. Instead it's quite powdery, floral and subdued. Although elegant, just not vivid enough for my taste. The "lipstick" note as some have described reminds me of rancid castor oil.
I don't quite understand this scent.

Magic perfume! I love it. There is something special in it. Give it a try but remember: wait for about ten minutes before judging it!

My husband definitly fell in love with it!
He adores this perfume. I think that a man who wears it attracts attention by men and women. Long lasting, sensual and elegant! Impossible not to notice it!

while i was entering to shopping mall i smell it in counter ...n brought me back to get a paper sample..whole shopping day i kept it n smell the paper sample! it was first time that i really liked a men smell!

If you adored the original formulation like myself, you will still love the current. I know the prominent iris is what sets this fragrance apart from other men's selections, and this still remains my favorite aspect, but I also feel the newer formulation is balanced. The iris is there, but it is more like the rhythm to the cocoa's lead. They work in harmony. It has much more of a gourmandish touch as well, my only complaint is that it can become cloying at times. While I prefer the original, I will gladly accept the latter as my signature scent :).

So to sum it up quality was not compromised, just a new interpretation of the same piece of art.

Iris,lavender n cacao... so unique,quiet strong and classy. One spray on my shirt n it last forever !! I think I wouldn't need the intense version...IMO. I'm talking about the vintage one (silver ring n silver tube). Lipstick note ??? well,who care !lol.

Nice fragrance, it;s not too strong. a little bit powdery

8/10

GugaGaidzak - hilarious statement regarding this sumptuous scent - for me truly a one-off, intoxicating, sensuous, sophisticated and sexy fragrance that is 100 miles away from some of the gaudy, male offerings from many of today's fashion houses.

This is one of the best perfumes for men, so sexy. I love it when my boyfriend wears it.

Im gonna make it easier for you...

If you are gay.... This smells like a Drag Queen with tons of make up.....

If you are straight.... This smells like a burlesque dancer.....


A woman can easily wear this, though i think a lipstick would be much cheaper!!!



It aint that bad, but far from being a masterpiece!!

Thanks Helsinki, I sold it and I'm looking for old version.

Dab, sounds like you've got the 2011 edition - it comes with a black tube and opens with a cognac note instead of liquorice, has less iris, less lipstick and powder (=is sharper), has shorter longevity, and is more masculine.

Hope this helped!
xx
Helsinki

One of the most hyped.Notes sound daring.Beautiful bottle.I smell lipstick.I'm fine with that.I rather smell like lipstick than wear it.Hear comes the cocoa.Yum.Now comes the crappy part.I'm getting nauseous.I want to love this, i want a big bottle.I'm going to have to man up to smell of lipstick and cocoa.

On the bottle the code is just 0Z0 without 5 at the end , and i think is not a fake, all looks legit.

@dab
I would check if the code on the bottle and the box matches. In other words, I would check if it is a fake. Just my opinion.

Hello, I buy a bottle and the tube is black , but de code from bottle is : 0Z05 , Date of manufacture:
December 2010 (from checkcosmetic.net). It is old or new ..?
Thanks.

Stunning! What a chameleon!

I had already lost hope of finding another love, another scent that sweeps me off my feet right away.
And if others get swept off too, it's just extra.
Dior Homme was love at first try!

Kanye West namedrops Dior Homme in his song "Devil In A New Dress", and although I had listened that song over 150 times I had never tried Dior Homme myself. What triggered my interest was the fact that the original 2005 formula is to be discontinued. (Why on Earth?!)

Dior Homme opens with a delicious salty liquorice note that lasts about five minutes. For a Finnish expat, finding a liquorice note from a French fragrance in Scotland was the last place I would have expected to discover it from. Truly enjoyed it.

Next you get a perfect, and I mean perfect mix of iris, lavender, cardamom, cacao, vetiver and leather, with iris in the leading role. Everything is incredibly subtle and successful. And yes, the lipstick and mama's makeup bag are both there. That's exactly why this scent is special. It would be have been easy to mess up with all these notes, but Dior Homme lands perfectly on its feet. Not too sweet, not too powdery, longevity 7h, semi-close projection. Spray pressure and diameter: Excellent.

Why is Dior Homme a chameleon? Because it suits so many different types of people: Gay guys, metrosexuals, businesswomen and -men from twenties to forties. Unisex, that's a (+) !

Bottle design is modern yet timeless and it crowns the experience. I will definitely go to the dept. store and purchase this first thing in the morning. They only have two "2005" bottles left. Honeymoon awaits.

Update: Gugagaidzek, you're absolutely right, except maybe about it not being a masterpiece. All of those things are what make it so great. It's so perverse; I can't imagine how it ever came to exist. What were they thinking? But the more I smell it the more I love it. I have to tell you that my mother died in 1993 so of course I would love it a lot because it makes me think of her (see below). But even without that I think I would still love it. Maybe not. Who knows. But right now I can't decide if I should buy it as a Christmas gift for my sister or get for myself.

This definitely smells like lipstick and paper and face powder--like one of my mother's evening bags. That weird iris thing that's an acquired taste. Sort of pale and beige and then warms up slowly. Eventually turns into a sweet fruity smell that lasts for at least a week on clothing. I've tried a few times and it's always surprisingly weird and perplexing. I don't dislike it but the beginning is really hard to love, except as nostalgia for my childhood.

It has a sweet note to it, which makes it not attractive to me.I spray it on my hair and sweaters,somehow it removes that note.Otherwise it's a luxury scent,some people recognize it (35-45 yo guys).
Just few months ago I bought a third bottle.Dior colognes is a must have.

I liked this one but didnt love it ..its been a few yrs but ok its a smooth sweet metrosexual man scent i discover them on the the guys who want to impress the girls with fashionable clothes and macho looks in modern fashionable lounge bars colored in neon lights .. not for the rough macho's though... D.Beckham/C.Ronaldo types would buy and love them.
This scent doenst tell me a story ... i like to smell stories...

no me gusto, prefiero la nuit y diamantes de armani.

"Dior Homme" is pretty much a masculine version of "Shalimar", with a hint of "Hypnotic Poison's" liqueur-like character and some of "No 19's" powder on top! (you did read it all, right?)
This is a safe perfume for a company to attract customers but what really makes it a success is the epic (yet simple) heavy square bottle which makes everyone feel richer (much like the perfume inside does).
Personally I wouldn't buy it, as I find its "class promoting" quality not flexible (or adaptable) enough.

Smells like a millionaire.
All millionaires should use this fragrance to be easily recognized.
LOVE IT.
It is EXCELLENT.

I keep going back to this scent, although I don't know whether I'd go for a full bottle, It's one of the male scents I feel work really well on me. It makes me feel assertive, confident, fresh and elegant. Not too masculine at all on my skin, the Iris which this scent revolves around makes a lovely pairing with something that smells like white pepper (even though it doesn't appear on the notes list). I imagine this perfume as color - it would be dove gray and royal blue side by side. Like a dark blue Iris on a bed of steel or storm clouds. I have a vision of an outfit to embody this scent.

It's very interesting, and I must comment about the bottle - because I think it's one of the best looking perfume bottles on the market today.

The term 'pretty boy' is often intended as an insult. An aspersion, really, hurled from one straight man at another. Among us homos, though, the term isn't an affront.

Dior Homme is a pretty boy. Exceptionally so, in fact. Lord knows how this managed to see the light of day as a designer masculine.

To you straight men who wear it, well done. I'm not being facetious here. Smart move to wear a pretty fragrance. It can work on a straight man in a number of ways. It can play against type. It can announce the security of your ego. It can tell the world that aesthetics matter to you.

Not all perfumes are pretty, nor should they be. But let's admit it. Dior Homme is.

@beobeo796
My bottle doesn't have Dior engraved on the chrome tube as well.
I think the latest bottles don't have it.
And I bought it at D0uglas.

beobeo796,very strange that...all my bootles have dior writher in cube...

My bottle comes with chrome tube but no engraving "Dior" on it. Is it OK?!

this was my first dior, I fell in love first and is one of the finest perfumes that I have, I agree with a minority that says that Dior Homme is somewhat feminine, but I do not care, because despite being based on the iris ring has cocoa, leather and vetiver that make men in the end ... and fixed a lot in my skin, this is the champion!

i LOVE THE ADVERT ITS SO POWERFULLY AND SEDUCTIVE DIOR YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN LOVE THE WAY THE GIRL MODEL TALKS I NORMALLY HATE JUDE LAW BUT HE IS REALLY SEDUCTIVE IN THIS AD DIOR YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN TRUE SEXINESS AND GLAMOR ALL MEN SHOULD GET THIS.
AND THE MUSIC FANTASTIC

Spray, one, two, three, four times. Stand in front of a full length mirror, naked. Close your eyes, smell the air. Wait.

Rest your hand on your neck, squeeze a little. Feel your heart beat pulsating through your neck into your hand. Smell the air, inhale deep, in and out, in and out.

Some people don’t know how it feels to be both primal and sensual. To have the two experiences merge into one. This is how I believe Dior Homme should be enjoyed. Alone or perhaps with company. Primal, sensual, to experience sensation with your whole body. Living.

The new dior homme (with black stern) seems a bit weaker than the old one. The tester at the dior counter was the old version so i sprayed to myself while getting myself a bottle. The tester last me about 8hrs++.
The next day when i spray myself with the new version,it longevity was really below my expectation as i know dior homme really last long.
The smell is about the same just a bit weaker but my gf likes it (she doesnt like the old version)

I've been searching for this version almost for a month since I learned that it was being reformulated, and today finally found it(with chrome tube), so happy now :) I could stock more bottles but unfortunately could find only 1 bottle, anyway at least I have 1 vintage now :)
The new version is already at stores, really mission impossible to find the older.
The new version has slightly darker juice and bottle, and has black tube inside.

I needed some time (a few years) to get to know Dior Homme, but I finally gave it the benefit of the doubt and it was all worth the long wait.

Dior Homme is one of the smoothest masculines ever made, and Olivier Polge really does his dad proud with it (Jacques Polge, one of my top 5 favorite perfumers ever). Dior Homme is all about a smooth, powdery iris accord that interacts with cocoa, a subtle, plush leather note, and lavender. At first Dior Homme does kind of give off a "make-up bag" feel with the powderiness, but within a few minutes those assumptions dwindle and the other elements balance out the iris. Iris is a tough accord for me, much like rose - it never quite smells good on my skin. Dior Homme gets it done right, and I'm assuming that's because of how well the iris blends with the other notes. I love my strong, stinky fragrances, but Dior Homme is probably the exemplary fragrance for a 21st century metrosexual man: well groomed, polished and dignified. Dior Homme is powdery, but it has warmth and character. It has a soul. It captures why being clean and tailored can feel so good. It's trustworthy, enjoyable, and above all, Dior Homme smells good.

I guess there's a big reformulation on the way, so get as much of it as you can before Dior Homme as we know it kicks the bucket. I love the Christian Dior house, but their quality control with reformulations has been pretty dismal, so stock up.

Dior Homme is one of the best for men. Period. The unique scent of lavender, iris and cocoa is masterfully blended. The fragrance is complete class. This is a new classic. Floral, woody, aromatic, leathery. Very hard to describe this scent. I have not tried the new version but I am a big fan of the original. 10/10 Flawless.

It seems that when strong lavender is combined with a gourmand element, I begin to feel nauseated. Fortunately, the lavender isn't nearly as strong here as it is in some of the other lavender gourmands marketed to men (Rochas Man, Animale Animale, A*Men, etc.). However, there's something about this one that just doesn't work for me, as if the perfumer tried to do too much in one fragrance. You get the lavender and gourmand element, but also strong powdery iris, leather, and pipe tobacco. The spice, vetiver, and patchouli notes aren't that strong (thankfully). These kinds of fragrances seem to well up in my sinuses and become very irritating (again, Dior Homme isn't that bad, relatively-speaking). I think the biggest problem I may have with it is that there is a lack of dynamism. The dominant notes are heavy (I don't understand or enjoy the fruitiness in the top notes either), and they sit in their chairs and ask you to get things for them. I prefer the original Lagerfeld cologne (before "Classic") or for a gourmand like this, Jacomo for Men ("Silver"), but I can certainly see the appeal of this one. The smell is natural, the projection/"sillage" is good, and it has good longevity.

im using this fragrance since 2006,is very warm sexy i love it.in my skin i can smell a lot of cacao and amber.unisex scent,not just man.

Awesome & overly unique! Stop saying its not great or you dont ike the iris or powdery wax scent. its the magic of the fragrance. The Leather is its masculine aspect of it. The Vetiver refreshes you, The Lavender keeps the man a gentleman, The Iris makes women notice it, The powder/wax is unique (makes women reminisce on it), The Musc keeps women interested, The cocoa keeps things romantic and everything else...? Keeps mixing into eachother and keeps you intoxicated in mystery figuring out how and why would they stir such complexities? Such genius! Perfect to lure the girls. I get so much compliments. Rather get them from them then the guys. If you guys hate the lipstick feeling & think your less of a man for it then just think of it as crayons!!!

Smells like lipstick and chocolate XD funny thing is i actually love this fragance. Its very unique and seductive...it lasts pretty good also :)

What can i say about a cologne which gave me two comments from my senior supervisor - WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First impressions: sweet licorice kicks me in the face, and I'm loving it. The licorice seems to fade after a while though but it evolves into something sweet and intriguingly complex. Hard to figure out, somewhat mysterious and I'm left wanting more - all good things. I'll have to give this another shot later.

LICORICE!!!
I fell in love with the opening instantly, under a strong impression it had either anniseed or licorice.
It held a powerful, sweet liquorice stig upon me, and I couldn't help but promise myself I would use Dior Hommes dominating beauty on my social nights to demand presence.
This domineering omega was to be my new signature scent, my favorite amongst favorites.
One problem:
Half an hour later the smell seems to by dying off :-/ projection is failing! The one (assumed) purpose of this scent was to yell "pay attention please, im doing this thing right here!" but sadly the microphone has been switched off. :-(
It's now close to the skin and not worth the price I was prepared to pay on the spot! Luckily, I'm broke lol or I'd have bought it right then and there.
My first feeling about a purchase was that this was a high quality, real scent that shouldn't be risked on an online purchase, thus every penny at a much higher department store price was worth it to be sure to get the real thing. This would have been true if only for much better longevity on the projection.
To push my point, 2-3hours after spraying A*men on the same hand, same weather, same situation on a different day, I could still smell it from belly height.

And now, sorrow.

I got a sample from Neiman Marcus. Honestly I can't imagine a man wearing this, - it is too feminine. The smell itself is not to my liking, - it is too powdery and I can agree with one of the users who said that it smells like an old lady's makeup bag.

i have this cologne,just so amazing,lasts all night,ladies love it..trust me..

This review is based on the old formula, not the new one with less iris. (If you don't now which one you have, just look to the "straw" that hide the spray tube which is no longer silver, but black)

On my skin, Dior Homme is all about makeup smell. From top to base I only get this crayon vibe, sadly. I know it was a masterpiece, but what can I do? I just don't like lipstick smell... perhaps this new formula will attract me better.

Excellent cologne! The opening reminds me of Hanae Mori. Longevity is excellent, dry down smooth. The Patchouli and Vetiver finish is both calming and sensual. Great summer sent.

Is this a bit on the feminine side? Yes!! I won't deny that. It is probably more feminine then my Prada Amber and Hanae Mori. Here is the problem with that though. Women adore this scent. First day of wearing it I got 5 compliments, the highest being "damn you smell good".

I won't get into breaking down the notes. What it is though is a sweet, powdery, spicy and floral scent. It isn't gourmand sweet, it is a makeup sweet. Actually the lipstick description is somewhat accurate. It definitely has a makeup room vibe. Sort of like walking pass a makeup department in a department store.

The longevity is about 5-6 hours on my skin and then if you want to experience again you have to get a couple of more sprays. I actually wore it work and got lots of compliments. I think it is perfect for a romantic dinner, it would be a first date winner. Actually if you want to impress that woman (modern) hit four sprays right before meeting up, the sillage is going to knock her off of her feet.

Rating:

Scent 5/5
Projection 5/5 (first 3 hours)
Longevity 3/5 (should be longer)
Versatility 5/5 (for work/date/dinner inside close quarters)

Buy/Try/Pass=Buy right now!

با سلام
من همه کارهای دیور را درام و از طرفداران این برند هستم
از همه کاراش بدون استثنا تعریف و تمجید می کنم
همه آن هارا دوست دارم
ار هر نظر خوبن
این عطر بعنی دیور هوم عطری گرم است
یه چیزی شبیه گوچی پور هوم
اما به نظر من شیک تر از گوچی
سلیقه ای است
چون من برای دیور احترام قائلم همه کاراشو می خرم و استفاده می کنم
با احترام

I tested this today for the first time and I'm impressed! I went to the cinema afterwards and couldn't help sniffing my wrist the entire time. It starts spicy, then turns vanillic and in the end it's vanilla and vetiver on my skin, fresh and yummy at the same time! Lasting power is also great. I think I might have to buy a bottle for my husband soon so I can use it:)

this is definitely for fall/autumn and winter, not for youngster, but for calm and steady mind men, its lustrous smooth and charming, last longer on your skin and had a great scent when you're on sex! Love It !

Everyone can not understand the depth lies in it , a masterpiece , probably the best modern male fragrance during last 20 years.

A masterpiece that i realy dislike!
I just can't stand that iris note..

Dior Homme, in my opinion is one of the top 5 fragrances for men maison.Al the first listen it soon becomes clear that this is a scent of class, but the best comes with heart notes, which amber iris cocoa and cardamom while the final enhances the leather and patchouli vetiver.Il all create a warm and cozy, you have the sense to walk the corridors of Versailles
or the Ca D'Oro Venice in the seventeenth century ...
Evocative and captivating
Really super

Lovely, enjoyable, sweet, (short-lived on me, unfortunately) lipstick-y potion for men. I prefer the 'Intense' version as it has more staying power.

Would make an excellent feminine.

i absolutely adore this fragrance. When I tried it at the store the only thing I could smell was this kind of moist sauna scent. this one didnt feel right. But about an hour later, while studying, i kept on smelling this ridiculously great, sweet and huggable scent. At first I thought it was the girl next to me, but then I realised it was my own arm!

I immediately got up and went buying it.

The sillage is quite good, I already got a compliment after 1 day. And the fragrance itself is just what I was looking for.

I am a real aficionado of men's fragrances & this is one of the very best.It achieves a perfect balance of all the various elements & components.A matchless performer.

I say to those who are not very fond of Dior Homme...just give it a little time. This is one of those fragrances where the more you wear it, the more you will learn and appreciate it.

One thing about this cologne I find very special is it projects beautifully but remains light to the nose. It's never heavy, and the wearer can smell it in its entire duration, which on my skin is exceptional a good 8-10 hours.

Yes this is not the most masculine thing to wear, but does it need to be? If the girl(s) I'm into likes it and finds it sexy, then it's masculine enough for me. It's like Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male in that respect.

Ideal as a daily scent and also perfectly suitable for a nice dinner with your girlfriend. If your a sharp, clean cut guy that wants to smell unique in a good way, I suggest you give this a try. While it is a designer fragrance, it truly is a niche quality eau de toilette. Highly recommended.

si quiere sentirse como un JAMES BOND use este jajajaa

AFTER 2.yrs OF BATTLE ON ACCEPTING THE POTENTIAL NIGHTMARE FEELING (you see how deep that is?)

When I first smelled this on a small sniff paper inside a magazine, It smelled like a soft bed scent (which I like) and I like the bottle, the entire theme and ad for Dior Homme - I rushed and bought it right away, and I wasn't disappointed about the lipstick smell - and then I start to really open my eyes and accept the fact that it seemed to smell like an old lady or the wardrobe of an old lady - then it muted me silent.
I still do appreciate the feeling and I'm not entirely stating that it smelled like an old lady.
(I think it's because of the wrong composition of the Iris that is making that feeling)

I'm looking forward to smell the REFORMULATED Dior Homme and I'll probly never look back

(people saying that it had been formulated?
I'll be really glad once they launch the new version of Dior Homme)

HOPE DIOR DOESN'T CHANGE THE BOTTLE...
It would be a nightmare for me

I love the silver pipe and the glass - I like the entire design of the bottle - it's an art form that shouldn't be edited - The scent really needs to be edited though...

This fragrance blends tradition and modernity, in the spirit of the house of Dior. Its fragrance take on the iris – a rare note in men’s perfumery - in a precise, pared-down formula. The result is a powdery woody floral, luxurious and resolutely masculine : a new generation classic

به نقل از سایت دیور

I still remember when it was 2005 and this scent was launched. At that time i was only beginning my passion for scents, and a launch of a male fragrance from dior really caught my atention. Luckily, a friend who owns a shop send me a sample. I still remember that i loved it instantly and everytime i wear it i have this same love. Dior Homme is unique, and it was a daring fragrance. Iris in a masculine fragrance? Really? In a time where iris was not so popular in fragrances, dior created an iris centered fragrance, and for mens! Yes, this have a powdery lipstick accord, but what few noticed is that there is also a grey cement facet to iris, which is on the opening of dior homme. The scent slowly fades to a lavender-suede base, with some discreet sweetness comming from cacao. This is not a fragrance for every man, but it`s a scent that contrast a classical smell with a modern approach, a delicate facet of a man over its usual manliness expected from society. Rumour has it that it`s being reformulated and becoming less interesting, so if you like it, stock it before it`s too late.

This one isn't for everybody. I personally like it, but some don't and I can understand that, because this fragrance is very specific and unique.

Oh, and stronger version which came out in 2007 is really bad, and less stronger than this one!

7/10

On my skin:
Top: Iris + woods + muted floral + waxy lipstick-y scent. 1 hour

Middle: The top maintains, but chocolate-powdery-like scent dominates. This is where the fragrance shine. 2-3 hours.

Base: The fragrance top + base, and it does it job after 1-2 hours.

Dior homme sport does not smell like this

Yes it is lipstick-y like, it felt waxy at the same time.

But guess what? I have found my professional scent.

This is for me to go for formal functions. Awesome fragrance for dates, for wine drinking, going for a meeting with your superiors, this thing shines there.

As classy as it gets.

So...this is ....again.... a function scent. Not for the clubs, I wont use it for work as it has poor longevity.

The country I am in has no 4 seasons, so it is either hot or cold weather. This works very well on cold nights.

My rating (base on 5 stars)

Scent: 5 (Yes! umph! Yes!).

Sillage: 3 (moderate, people will smell you for sure, this is a comfortable scent).

Time length: 3 (poor longevity, but good enough to be done for my functions).

Occasion: 1 (function scent).

Overall base on mathematics: 3/5

My arsenal for function scent.

Not that you needed another review but contrary to the unmanly reviews, I think this is a really manly perfume, very sexual fragrance.
The components to me construct the unusual story of sweaty sex in an old library, smelling of wax and paper and two madly in love students were devouring a dark bitter chocolate before they started kissing and passionately lusting for each other.
He would smudge her lipstick and wipes it off with his old vintage suede leather jacket.
ALL scents of scene and items I have just described are in this fragrance.

I consider it a masterpiece! Very, very sexual and very unusual. A very antagonistic, envelope-pushing, metrosexual, non-conformist, dreamy and romantic scent, smelling of wet condesated water captured in a wild nigthclub situated next to a chocolaterie.

I love wearing this one on a summer night out on the prowl. Addictive!

When I first smelled this, I thought that I had missed the strip when spraying. All I could smell was paper. Then I realized that I was actually smelling the woody/paper Dior Homme.
Great if you want to attract girls who love to read, I guess. :-)
You could enjoy that, but the drydown is unforgivable. It becomes generically sweet. It doesn't have the guts to stay bitter and unfriendly.
If it were a man, it would be one of those guys who want to give women the impression of being sophisticated, classy and with a strong personality, but immediatly after they want you to know that they're also sweet and caring. If you girls ever meet a man that sends this signals, trust me: run. He's fake and insincere. Just like Homme Intense.

I feel so romantic and fall in love with myself wearing this.

I'm not a fan of gourmand perfume. Something in Dior Homme makes me think it's sweet but I just can't say so. It's figuratively sweet, kind, gentle.

"How would I recognize you?"

"Oh, don't you worry about that...you'll know when I'm here"

DIOR HOMME

★ Cacao waxed woods
★ Relaxed lavender, florals & spiced herbs
★ Powdered patchouli
★ Lukewarm amber
★ Subtle leather

Only Dior could pull off such complexity.
A fragrance like this makes a man feel important.
Dior Homme Intense introduces allure and sexy on top of confidence.

I hear you guys about the lipstick effect. Non-synthetic cacao tends to do that sticky-waxy thing. Remember, cacao is not sweet, it's bitter sweet. Don't think of items reminiscent to it's initial smell, listen to what the women say.

Yes, is a nice fragrance, very elegant and the smell is unique BUT (a big BUT) the longevity is so bad that in 2 or 3 hours is completely gone.

What about lipstic smell like?
Is it come from Orris flower?

Yeah, it smells a bit like lipstick, it's true... Apart from that, it evolves almost spectacularly on your skin: starting out very heavily like leather, it gets sweeter and sweeter until it reaches that lipstick note.

However, finding it interesting is one thing, wanting to wear it is quite another. I wouldn't recommend it.

Too sweet and powdery in my opinion. If you tend to like Gultier`s le male or other soft sweet scents you might like this.

This is my go to scent for work and play. I bought it from the place I work, and I had the choice of 100's @ Duty Free America.

It has a burnt woods smell, with hints of ceder, but at the same time it has floral hints that open up the longer it's on.

I have a 3.4 oz bottle and it's going fast. It is the boldest scent I own, and I do own many, but most are light where this one is darker, but darker in a great way.

Mmmm!!! I like this! I'm not into male fragrances, I don't know them well and almost all smell similar to my nose, quite annoying or too bracing or too spicy-woodsy, but this one is a nice find! It smells elegant yet modern and it is balanced in all notes. I like traditional notes like lavender and sage mixed with cardamom! The leather edge is also good, softer than usual plasticky one, refined and grounding.
The sillage is just right, not weak, not overpowering, it adjusts to skins. Lasting power is very good. It could be worn by women but not my kind of scent. I really like this on a man! It conjures an image of a modern man with a twist of old good-mannered elegance!

As a woman, I have to say this: if a man is wearing this fragrance, then I don't care what he looks like, what he does for a living, or even if he is an axe murderer for all I care - but a whiff of this on a man - and he can take me to bed, and I will follow, entranced, enchanted and mesmerized!

I came to find Dior Homme when on a shopping expedition, searching for a new male fragrance to gift my love.

Dior Homme strikes me as being very classy and sophisticated. This fragrance is essentially what I'd imagine a male model smelling like. A metrosexual fragrance, you may ask? I would agree entirely.

Mostly woodsy and aromatic, (particularly with the lavender and sage notes), Dior Homme does have a touch of sweetness, somewhat vanillic in its nature. The iris also gives this fragrance a unisex feel, which I think is correct. I would definitely consider wearing this fragrance myself on certain occasions.

The scent itself is smooth, confident and alluring. It doesn't have that animalistic effect that some male fragrances have on me, however if a man were to try and seduce me, while subjecting me to smelling this fragrance, I could get myself a little worked up on it. It's a scent that tends to crawl its way into your heart.

The sillage and lasting power of Dior Homme is well-worth the money spent. Dior makes such quality scents that I often feel that they deserve much more praise than they are given.

I was actually surprised to discover how unique Dior Homme is. As is the case with many popular male fragrances, I find them pleasant yet generic at the same time. Dior Homme was a nice discovery.

Unfortunately I found this fragrance too sophisticated for my rather creative and wild man. But in regards to buying something for my male friends, Dior Homme will be kept as a potential gift in my mind.

I like the opening on this one. It's smells so different than usual fragrances. One of my favourite

The opening seems to contain clashing notes, and I don't find it especially pleasant, to put it nicely. The fruit note seems to be too strong as well. After a couple of hours, perhaps, it settles down into a multi-dimensional leather fragrance, and at this point, I like it (being a fan of leather fragrances helps, no doubt). There is tobacco, soft/powdery iris, and a hint of something gourmand (unlike all-out gourmand fragrances, mostly marketed to young men, apparently). This is certainly one to be sampled first, since it's not inexpensive but is unique. I don't understand why this isn't called "Dior Unisex." Anyway, it's technically sound and reasonably natural smelling. Best of all, it has good dynamism and balance. If you get a sample, I suggest trying it once very few weeks, so that you can get used to it (unless you like it at first sniff, of course).

OMG. this superb and elegant, sofisticaded perfume smells like a High society party at New Year night when all the gueses are wearing expensive clothes.. So romantic, sensual and modern smells.. one of the best that i have ever smelt.....

EDT is one that has a strange structure, its initial notes suck as much fuel mixed with sugar, but its middle notes retain a sweet smell mixed with wood and flowers very manly, which is quite elgante, is a very pungent odor and virile a little animal. Its base notes are sweet woods embraces a blend of very virile.

It is a very elegant and powerful aroma, turn over may be too unpleasant for their power, not to apply too much. The recommended age range I think is only for men above 30 years is not a fragrance for teens or young men, you are too many ripe aroma. A perfect cold weather settles for this scent, I feel that projects authority, but not with the class as the one with Eau Sauvage. I think romantic use may vary among women who adore this EDT and detest it, use it carefully

This is very similar to Versace The Dreamer, as it is very powdery and mildly floral. But unlike The Dreamer,which uses lily as its primary flower, Dior Homme uses iris...hence Dior Homme has that "makeup bag" smell to it.For those of you guys who like Cool Water, this might not be for you. This takes some guts to pull off, because it is borderline feminine, kind of like Kenzo Power. The key word is borderline. Dior Homme is NOT like a flowerbomb like Fleur du male, which is VERY VERY floral. Dior Homme is very controlled in that it does not hit you with a bouquet like Fleur du Male. This is my new favorite, and will be my signature scent for a while.

Longevity:B
Projection:B
Uniqueness:A
Versatility:B
OVERALL: A

Douche Meter: 1/5*

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DRY POWDER....it's what i get from this scent. I tried to like it. It makes me associate it with a make-up bag full on lipstick and powder. I can't wear this...but i'm happy that others find it wearable.

This is almost 99% too similar to YSL L'Homme! Same sweet, floral and woody scent! Somehow this one slightly drier and longevity seems better than YSL L'Homme. Pretty formal and classy which suit modern man at workplace and nite out! Very good in projection but overall not unique. 6/10 from me.

There is something I need to add to this review. Lately I sprayed it on my wrist and after an hour, I get some kinda mixture...have you ever smell Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere?? Can't you find the similarities with this? For me, this is Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere in male version. Or should I say this smell like Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere plus Dior Dune?? I can smell both at the same time...
well, still one of the best choice for men in my opinion...

every confident man should have a bottle of Dior Homme !!

simply PERFECT ..I LUVE IT

kind of fragrances that takes ur mind at once! the bottle is simply amazing,the fragrance is so warm,sweet based masculine enough to balance that sweetness hit

so wearable ,elegant,classy and gorgeous fragrance for men through different age stages !

Dior Homme is wonderful!
warm and close to the skin without being sticky.

i love the middle notes: how the iris, amber and woodsy notes intertwine together.

the scent is not as sharp as other men'c cologne i have tried. smooth and warm...

lovely.

Hi.

You can not feel bad wearning this fragrance if you are a real Gentleman!DIOR HOMME is truly one of the best fragrances in the world and for ever.very complex fragrance and very surprising how many man wear this!

My father always wears this cologne and my opinion smelled like the perfect fragrance.Definitely very SPECIAL and CLASSY.a great night fragrance for the colder months of the year.

The top notes is a little fresh with bergamot.The middle notes make the composition seem so romantic and warm.The base notes is more masculine and woody on my skin and long lasting.anyway it is HIGH QUALITY.

Thank You CD.

8.5/10

Wonderful scent for a man. My fave on any guy. A classic in the making. Gorgeous bottle too..

I can smell a man wearing this a million miles away, I love it. And I love to wear it myself, this is a perfect perfume.

so warm scent , masculine , luxury woody fragrance , it is one the best

to be honest this fragrance is more like boss soul with a smell from the 80's.

personally i just did not like it.

After a wide searching among a large scope of male fragrances, finally I bought this one as a birthday gift for one of my male friends.

Yes, it's smokey, low-key, luxurious, dark and not too thick, and it really smells expensive, also, the lasting power is great. Really a standout fragrance for men. I do like it!

I find this smell utterly off-putting! All I can smell there is anise which I really hate! Plus there's way too much musk in the later stage.
As much as I love the bottle design and as much as I'd love to have it in my bathroom I wouldn't stand the smell on my skin. Pity!

It actually starts to bug me a bit, reading all the negative reviews of this fragrance all over the internet.
The fact that people find this cologne to be uninteresting and bad smelling, only because it to them smells similar to lipstick and it is to feminine, actually says much more about these people writing the reviews than it says about the fragrance itself!
Specially since this is what makes this fragrance so damn INTERESTING in the first place.
How can people be this closeminded?
Just asking.
In my humble opinion this is quite an unique and also very complex perfume.
I dont need some uber masculine trash to feel like a man. This to me, is exactly how a real man should be smelling like. Strong and powerful, yet at the same time mysterious, soft and caring.
And yes of course, fragrance taste is very individual. Everybody has there very own perspective on what smells good, and maybe what smells not so good.
But to call a fragrance bad smelling and uninteresting only because of some unusual notes in a male fragrance, seems a little bit to easy for me though. If this is the case, in my opinion you are just not trying to be individual and special. Because that is what fragrances like this are all about.
For once in your life, think outside the box and go unique!
You might just end up getting pleasantly surprised. 8-)

I don't know why SACKS (Brasil) didn't print my review...Are they scared if this frag is considered UNISEX men in Brasil will stop using it? (review in Portuguese see below). Well I consider it totally unisex - iris and lavander, not sweet for a feminine but nevertheless quite soft. I liked it a lot because I love iris. I would say the feminine counterpart would be Gianfranco Ferre for women.
Iris e lavander - ultra suave e UNISSEX -totalmente - na minha opinião. Fiquei um pouco apreensiva, mas já tinha lido várias opiniões no makeupalley.com e muitas mulheres estão usando essa fragrância, pois justamente não é muito doce (nem um pouco) mas não é um masculino forte. A fixação em mim náo é boa, mas eu adoro iris,portanto...

Dior Homme is a great fragrance. When I first tried it I was not impressed. On the contrary, I thought it was too feminine and completely out of question for me. It happens so that I swapped a bottle of a perfume I disliked for a 1-oz bottle of Dior Homme ( I thought that I could make no mistake having a Dior) and to my surprise it won me over. It did for some good reasons: its uniqueness, its comfort to wear, its romantic aura and its charm. It's not a scent to wear to work, but to the movies with the one you love...

This is for the urban, classy and elegant gentleman with a lot of confidence. The lipstick/makeup opening has put me off the first time I wore this but I'm so glad I gave it another chance. Dior Homme has good sillage and longevity with a cacao middle and a nice leather drydown with hints of vetiver.
Ideal use is for those romantic and sweet occacions.

9/10

Maybe you tried DIOR HOMME INTENSE?

It has a lot of vanilla...

Dear friends,

I love this perfume, it's elegance and attitude.

But, in my case, it's not long lasting! Such a shame! I don t know what to do!!!

One of the best creations of recent years. Very complex, balanced and elegant fragrance. Nothing similar to this and it's beautifull from start to finish. Combination of iris and leather (mmm...suede?) sounds best of all to me. Dior Homme is rather difficult to understand for some folks out there, but usually this applies to the "trendy fresh scent" crowd. Iris here is not oversweetened or feminine, may be a little bit dusty, but this is very manly interpretation of it. The longevity is above average, wish it could last longer. By the way, it seemed to me, that longevity in 2005 (the first time I purchased it) was much longer than in the present days. Could it be possible that concentration became lighter? Or may be my skin chemistry changed?

The best male perfume ever. The Chanel n5 for Men

Amazing.

One of the best leather dry down.
Leather with cacao and iris cause the lipsticky accord, but when woody notes join tame it. It is so sensual, smooth silky, slightly powdery, woody and sweety gourmandish.
Longevity and sillage r really good, stays longer on clothes.
It is quite distinct fragrance in the era of aqua-fresh. One of the best launches of the last decade. Drives women crazy for sure!
I haven't smelt anything similar 2this one b4.
More suitable 4fall-winter and romantic occasions.
IMO it is unisex and can be worn by women easily as well.

Dior Homme is a top shelf cologne. The transition of notes from top to bottom is wonderful. Longevity is excellent. Wearing Dior Homme will definitely bring compliments. As with all colognes, when shopping it’s very important to spray on your wrist, this will give you a truer sense of fragrance and note transition as it relates to your own chemistry.

Fantastic fragrance...stands on its own as distinctive and it doesn't smell like the mainstream of generic perfumes out there in the market. I got this as a gift and I loved it! Classy, strong yet gentle.

this is the epitomy of masculinity for me, a real man, with a warm heart, an open mind and strong will, a man i want to hug..and stay there forever.

Wearing this for a second time was a completely different experience. I was totally wrong on my outtake of Dior Homme the first time I reviewed. Dior Homme does indeed smell like lipstick, or reminiscent of it at least.

It smells "pretty" for sure. Women can easily get away with this. The notes that stick out to me the most now are the lavender, leather, cacao, iris, a hint of bergamot and amber. Now I'm really curious to what gives it the make up smell... My best guess is the iris and leather, but who knows eh?

I do think it takes guts for a man to wear this considering how "girly" it is. It's so sweet, rich, calm, inviting, creamy and comforting.

The dry down is rewarding and gets powdery. The longevity is a little over average from when I stop smelling it, which is about 5 hours into wearing it. As far as sillage goes it seems to stay very close to the skin and doesn't project too much. Probably what Olivier Polge was going for anyways.

I wouldn't use this for everyday wear. Mostly special or night time use. Get the Sport version for daily wear, it's amazing as well. :)

I really do like it, it just had to grow on me. I do consider it a modern day classic. That's probably why DH and DHS are the only remaining scents in the Dior Homme line on Dior's official site.

I remember the day Dior Homme first grabbed hold of me (and I also remember the satisfaction of getting a big bottle of it shortly thereafter). It was a bright and warm Spring day on the San Francisco peninsula, and I sprayed a hefty dose of it on either arm before walking out into the late-morning sun. Once I stepped outside and the sun began to warm my skin, I was met with a thick, powdery grey fog of iris, tinted purple with lavender, which, though I couldn't place it at the time, creates something not unlike the wet scent of shredded carrots (and, somehow, as some scents are able to do, it manages to evoke the physical texture as well). And though it has a very wet character up top, there is also a hint of dryness from the sage. As it starts to dry down, the initial coolness of the scent is warmed up a bit by amber, and here I can also begin to detect a bit of chocolate in the finish, but the focus of the scent remains, for the most part, the same initial, wonderful mix of iris and lavender. The drydown is much subtler as the floral notes fade slightly, bringing out soft, supple leather flanked by hints of mild patchouli and vetiver. From start to finish, this is a wonderful wear.

At times, DH comes across as a little waxy, which, along with the leather note, has led some to criticize it as smelling like the bottom of a woman's purse or make-up bag. I get a little waxiness at times, but it's not enough to bother me; if you get too much of it, and it starts to get to you, just try to think of it as a bit of lipstick on your collar, put it behind you, and enjoy this amazing scent, which, in my opinion, is one of the best masculine releases of the past few years. One last thing: guys, if you get a bottle for yourself, guard it carefully, as the ladies have been known to covet it and may attempt to take it for their own.

The working titles for this were ‘Oedipus’ and ‘Régréssion pour homme’ since it is all about smelling like that tangled creature that was you/your mother when she was cleaning up your little wet-diaper behind. That sweet flowery blend of soap, cream, baby talcum and her perfume... I have it on good authority that this was created by Sigmund Freud for the house of Dior in 1935, but it was not released at the time due to the excessive popularity of anally repressive scents in much of Europe. Now, however its time has come. It is brilliantly executed, as you would expect from the greatest healer of tormented psyches, wrapping you in a seamless warm blanket of long-repressed infant memories of unlimited attention-pleasure-instant-gratification. What better scent to comfort (and, perhaps, anaesthesize) the anxious multitude cowering in the cold light of the neoliberal global order?

I think I love this..Might buy. :D Base note is very strong though the freshness is bit lacking than the sport version

at first smell, i already fall in love with this perfume. yes, i know it's for men, but i love it... because i'm big fan of floral woody perfume..i'm not kinda typical girl who love sweet perfume. this is very mysterious fragrance and not every man can use it. for ladies, you can get one. but remember, just spray once, it will add mysterious aura around you.

its my favourite EVER! Warm, classy, sexy, romantic, seductive (all together!) Have you ever smell something better than this? Its a legend on perfumes. I love the iris in it.

That's a great perfume. Really classy. It could satisfy almost everyone from classic to modern. A great choice for parties and a good companion for a nice suit in the evenings and nights.

Longevity was good, but I was expecting more from Dior, to be honest. :-) Anyways, yet it satisfied me as well.

It became one of my all-time and legendary scents, indeed.

This is a fragrance unlike any other. Its beauty is something separated by time and space that is instantly evocative. A beautifully fragrant dream in hushed floral and seductive musk and wood hues. I love so many scents, but if pressed for a favorite, this masterpiece comes to mind first.

Iris plus leather turnining into a cloying nightmare. I hate the iris, I love the leather. Can't make up my mind.

romantic sweet floral with musk.
I love amber when it dry down.

I found this one not casual at all.this need a good cloth to match .

I will try to wear this perfume with an old t-shirt and a sneaker shoe with old jean.
wonder what it will be? I will tell you next time.

Dior Homme smells like an old lady's makeup bag. It's a strange fragrance and may not be everyone's best choice, but its combination of iris and cacao is really intriguing and inviting.

Some people tend to classify it as a gourmand scent, due to the cacao note, but for me it's more lik a floral woody fragrance.

I seldom reach for it and when I finally decide it's a good situation to spray it, I usually wish the makeup bag smell could vanish in minutes...

Classy, long lasting and weirdo.

I don't like the citrous scent on it but I must say it is one special perfume. Use it on summer days for a fresh start.

Being a woman, I also use it and I like it for the "off-sweetness" it has in comparison to other iris-containing parfums for women. At first it seemed to be a good alternative to emporio armani she, because almost everybody wears this in my country.
I have it since while.I don't know if the scent changed or if it's my mind that changed, but it turned in to sth really independent and outstanding. Never smelled anything comparable to this. It's simple and complex at the same time. Like an interesting person it takes a while to reveal its character.

I like it. It´s an extravagant fragrance.
It smells clean, I´m in end of Summer weather and feel fresh, with a great smell.
At the beginning the Iris is almost notorious (as a floral scent) and changes in a couple of hours to very soft cacao.
Many women wondered as a good scent and asked what was I using. It could be a sexy fragrance.
It has Mid to Long-Lasting.

I recommend to test before buying. It may be as a unisex.

It is no more than mix of JOOP "Homme" (1989) and Dior bestseller "Fahreinheit" (1988). Strange combination....

I'm quickly finding all my favorites have a leather base. Hhhmmmmm

Can't stand it: I know it's considered a new classic, but the whole thing smells like flowers with butter.No-No

This is not your "manly" scent I agree. That's why I like it. It evolves with great complexity and MUST be applied to the skin. The powdery iris note dries down to a musky sensuality that is one of a kind! It seems to last on me all day, which is almost impossible and I love even wearing the deodorant alone, esp. for church or a light function. It does take a man comfortable with his sexuality to enjoy it, but SO many people compliment me on it it cannot be wrong.

The_good-life is totally right¡ I was going to buy this without smelling, but I decided to try this scent, so I was not convinced and reading the_goog_life review now I know how this fragance smells like : wet wipes for babies¡ A lthough , beautiful bottle, but the scent is just too feminine. you should be a very very confident man to wear this fragance. i would only use this to go to listening poetry or something like that.

A cousin of mine wears this, and allthough it smells great on him it smells divine on me. This is definitely a unisex fragrance, maybe it even smells better on women.

Akhh When I first sprayed the cologne it's alright from the top notes but as it settles in ... ITS A DISASTER ... I HATED IT ... Smells awful ... Smells like an expired cologne ... Definitely, I would not recommend this to anyone ... But some people might like it ... I guess it does not go well with the chemistry of my skin ...

It smell very serious! Nice scent.

This Dior scent was not made for anyone. You have to be a real man, with atittude and class to wear it.
In the beginnig, it reminds me the smell of a make-up. To much powdery and strong. But, its evolution in the skin is strong and powerful. The scent becomes a little bit soft and sweet in its base and it lasts for hours and hours.
Great smell only for great men.

this one its the master of perfumes misterius dark and so sexy ,give me the feel of a luxary man

Hands down, definitely one of my favorite male fragrances. I was completely intrigued and hypnotized the first time I smelt it on male skin- this is a rare occurrence for me, as most male fragrances I come across are quite similar.

Truly unique and complex. I love the combination of notes and the way it reacts to the skin- Undeniably sexy and oozes charisma and character.

i like this fragrance, 'cause it's very sexy, remind me a lipstick, this one smell like a lipstick. The only thing i dislike is that's very soft.

wow, very nice and different. not everyman's cup of tea but, smells great! cheers!

A romantique scent. Very suitable for fall weather. It's soft, sweet, gentle and sexy. I just wish it has a better longervity.

I love this fragrance. Its a cologne that only true cologne fans would appreciate for its complexity. It changes throughout the day of wearing it but one of my favorite parts is the iris. It has such a haunting character, its there one minute and then gone the next.
I agree with girco that it does have limited wearability. It is definitely a sensual scent, and not appropriate for all situations. Especially important with this cologne (as it is with most high end fragrances) that this be applied directly to the skin. It completely changes the scent.

it must be the leather but when my husband wears this i can't even go near him, makes me think of an old greaseball...definately would not recommend it but obviously some will like it

I have 2 say that this one it's my favourite! It's a powerful fragrance, a long lasting and just amazing from top notes 2 the base notes! Love it!

I like wearing this in the winter time. A classic great smelling fragrance.

[******] Bold and original with dark floral notes, yet masculine. A self-confident, almost suave scent (but not cool, nor casual). Best for night time. My favourite men's scent and an ideal signature scent. Very long lasting. Spawned a lot of copycat floral scents (eg, Viktor&Rolf), all inferior. Handsome design also.

A real gentlemans fragrance, very good sillage and great leather drydown