Dior Homme Intense 2011 Dior for men

Skibidi fragrance. Out of my 17 perfumes this remains my favorite.

I like the scent, and the combination of iris with some fruity or chocolatey sweetness, but ultimately Armani Eau de Nuit will remain my go-to iris scent, smells even more elegant and romantic. It's discontinued, but if you find a bottle, give it a try.

This is probably Dior's best fragrance (excluding their private line) super elegant and manly, definitely one of the best designers ever made

smells beasty and sigma little makeup smell but it gooooooood

I only got the 2ml sample so im not really that capable of rating the performance , but oh man this is a hard pass for me i just can not get trough the strong hospital like scent , it just reminds me of needles im sorry

Let's get some things straight:
This fragrance is art in a bottle... it's so refined, sic, elegant and smooth but at the same time long lasting with decent projection that don't offence and separates you from the crowd...

I have get many compliments for this but one from a younger girl colleague is i want to share...i was wearing DHI while a fellow colleague wore the One Milion, we asked what she likes best and said the One Milion.
After a few days (we still wearing the same fragrances all this time) she came alone and told us that at the end she likes best DHI cause (as probably the scents grew up in her) she found it more delicate, sophisticated and sexy while One Milion became boring...

As for the scent it self, that cacao lipstick heavenly smell maybe it's sounds controversial but is very sexy on a man...
10/10

iso this one
so anybody who wanna swap let me know
i am in Europe

idk how I feel about this cuss the opening is very mid but the dry down is tough. I have only worn it once but I feel like I need like 6 sprays it seems very weak in my opinion

I bought the new batch, it is much weaker than the 2017 batch I bought before but it still smells very sexy.

@GiveMeADrPepper lmao what?

You prefer the Valentino to a TJ Maxx frag.*

You haven't tried this.

I just sampled this one and the first thought that came to mind was LIPSTICK! It calms down a bit after the opening hour, but it keeps on sending small whiffs of lipstick every now and then for a long time. This is a strong perfume, so less is definitely more as far as this one’s concerned.

That being said: I so happens to love the scent of lipstick, but I already own a very feminine lipstick scent (JHAG Lipstick fever) so I consider myself covered in that area. To me Dior Homme Intense comes off as too feminine to wear in public. Needless to say, the same obviously goes for Juliette has a Gun: Lipstick fever. Could definitely be worn for its own sake in privat, which is how I use the JHAG.

That’s the thing, what Dior Homme intense tries to achieve with this fragrance is achieved way better by JHAG LF.
To me this fragrance should’ve been marketed towards women. It’s nice, smells good and the iris really makes this cute, innocent and very feminine.

Great scent, but too feminine. 💄

Recently purchased the new bottle where the writing is on the cap. I still have a little bit left of my old bottle and they smell pretty much the same, the only difference I can tell is that this new bottle smells a little more sharper and brighter. I’ve had my old bottle for about 6 years so that makes sense, it’s been through a lot with moving, leaving it my gym bag, car etc. But yea, the smell is still divine and easily lasts till the next day. Because my new bottle is brighter I’ve been able to pull it off during the day no problem. But easy on the sprays, you don’t need a lot. This, Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense, Bleu de Chanel Parfum, La Nuit Bleu Électrique and Luna Rossa Sport are my main signatures.

This is fucking liquid art. If you think this smells like vomit you will never get fucked in your life. You will be lonely forever. Not to mention infertile.

A masterpiece

Beautiful scent. One of the best designer frags I have ever smelled. If I could keep using one fragrance for all my life it would be this. Over spraying this is a very bad idea because you become nose blind really quick and it could choke people around you. The longevity and projection is monstrous. This lasts 10+ hours in scorching Delhi heat. Might not be safe to wear in closed spaces in summer

Honestly it smells like you’ve walked into a herb garden on a peak spring day. If you aren’t familiar with earthy flowery scents I highly recommend you steer clear of this, it is somewhat expensive and blind buying isnt recommended, however if you love the smells go for it. Personally I find the flowery tones too synthetic and strong, the rawness is potent.

Powdery flowers sometimes I love it sometimes I don’t and feel it’s too feminine. Right now not a fan. Great performance zero sillage

Edit I actually hate this fragrance

I'm an iris and musk person, i love thisss! It smells cozy warm smooth sexy, nice for night outs from date night to glam up events, and i feel that it can suit unisex. Stays on my skin for at least 4 hours.
I think it has similarity to Givenchy Gentleman's scent but to me this one is smoother.
Please don't discontinue this! :(

I’m going to say it….. this fragrance is TRASH. The iris doesn’t smell good, the fragrance is weak af, has no projection, or sillage. Totally overhyped by every reviewer. There are SO many more fragrances that smell better, perform better, and offer better value.

PASS !

After JPG Le Male launched the trend of sweet fragrances for men almost 30 years ago, all other maisons quickly jumped on the bandwagon, and nowadays the market is dominated by such floral-fruity-vanillic scents. I know that various versions of Dior Homme regularly top the lists of the best men's fragrances of all time, but to me, this genre is a big no-no. Call me old-fashioned, but I don't want grown men to smell like flowers and chocolate chip cookies...

Just beautiful. Soft, elegant and refined. Simultaneously modern and timeless. You obviously have to love Iris but if you do then this is truly a grail level Iris. The entire Dior homme Iris line is stellar, if you were to take only one this would probably be my choice as it’s very versatile outside of high summer.

Smells really good but does not last at all. Its better to get an alternative that lasts longer if you like the smell.

My God, I remember being intoxicated by this perfume. This was my first "expensive" designer perfume and I made such a big gamble to blind bought this perfume, and I have to say it was such a successful bet. I still don't understand why vanilla isn't listed in here, because I swear this perfume smells like lavender, Iris, and smooth Vanilla. You just can't go wrong with DHI and any other Dior Homme flankers. The most 'beautiful' men perfume line out there... (until your nose get bored of designer perfumes and move to niche)

This fragrance is temperamental!
Some wearing it smells amazing- smooth, powdery floral, fruity and chocolately; but then sometimes it just smells awful.

I dont know what to do with this thing- I love it and hate it.

Ranking the Dior Hommes I've tried:

1. Dior Homme Original [2021] (fresh yet sweet, round, clean iris— simple perfection)
2. Dior Homme Intense (almost vanillicish-pearish-round smell, nice but sort of generic and overpowering the iris, the most "feminine" of the three)
3. Dior Homme Parfum (biting cough syrup component, the leather isn't a great quality leather so maybe that's the issue, too much clouding the iris, clunky)

Dior Homme Original is the "weakest" of the three, but I'd rather re-spray and smell amazing than smell like the others more intensely/for longer. Fresh fragrances are almost always going to be less in your face, but I'm okay with embracing their fleeting nature, especially when they're as beautiful as Dior Homme Original.

I get that the parfum is the most sought after by far, so I guess I'm in the minority here!

I wasn’t too hyped regards to this frag, I smelt Givenchy edp extreme and loved the iris, lipsticky scent to it. I noticed from a lot of reviews, regarding the latest batches of DHI weren’t as good in performance. I ended up finding a steal on eBay, batch code 0M01 and should be coming tomorrow. Will update my opinion, regards to smell and performance.

Update
Smell - This is very good, the lipsticky powdery iris and woody notes surprised me. It’s very nice and definitely an attractive scent.

Performance - I’d say it’s quite moderate in projection within the first hour. Maybe an arms length, but definitely a scent bubble around you, which is great. It terms of longevity, it tends to last up to 6-8 hours. Im not complaining tbh, I did notice people saying the new formulations, aren’t as good compared to its 2011, 2015 releases.

Overall - this scent is amazing and I love it, definitely a classy scent, suitable for special occasions or dressing up. Maybe during the colder months, it will be better.
8.5/10

Beautiful, pleasant, smooth almost chocolate-like scent, a perfection of all-round musk/fruitiness. And wow, does it last long. I still got hints of lavender and pear after 6 hours when I woke up alone in an apartment in Paris. The dry down is fantastic and only leaves the scent notes you want others to smell, especially the powdery iris and amber/wood. Rather than compliments, you'll get sniffs. The more unwarranted the better. Definitely not an everyday scent for me, but I love wearing it on a night out. 8.5/10

Huge fan of Dior and a happy owner of Homme 2020 and Sauvage EDT. With that said, this one was a huge miss for me. Smells like an old lady kind of thing. Was extremely hyped for it too, especially because I am a huge fan of Lavender and Iris as well, which are dominate players in this fragrance. As far as power, it definitely performs well. Oh well, can't always win. If you enjoy the lipstick thing, get it!

The opening does smell like lipstick from an elderly lady. but there is so much more to this fragrance... Iris, powder, chocolate and a beautfiul realistic pear. will come back after i have fully tested it. but first impressions are good. Feels like u do need to be mature or dress classy for this fragrance to really suit you. But objectively: it is well blended and smells good. Subjectively: i do really enjoy this unique fragrance.
Edit: i do hate the opening but not the rest. the drydown is classy.

This is what it smells like on my skin:

Opening:
Lots of the fruity pear + iris and lavender. Not enough to be girly, but enough to smell great with a slight woody support from the base.

10 mins in: Still lots of the Pear, less lavender, more iris and natural earthy smell, amazing.

Slowly just smooths out until slight pear with more wood and natural notes, maybe even smells a little like Vanilla Bean to me.

Performance lasts around 10 hours but projects for the first 7.
Also, not sure if it is just me, but I recently bought this, seems like it can be used in the summer. Smells fruity and fresh naturally. Obviously usable for winter and fall, but I would easily wear this in the summer, not too strong at all. Smells very deep and smooth out.

I got this after I got a clone of this ( wood intense maison asrar) I was blown away how pleasant and smooth blended it was, thinking the original must be even better I was quite disappointed with it's performance, the iris note is stronger in the original but overall it's weak perfume compared to the clone. It's way overpriced but still a masterpiece.

Dior Homme Intense speaks of our time, of the city dweller who is self-sufficient, praises self-care and covets undue attention. It speaks to us loudly. Humbly, I foresee DHI being a timeless classic, remembered and though about long after we are gone.

The opening was too floral for me so I didn’t like it and concluded of it being overrated. But in like 5 minutes it turned into this chocolatey powdery scent that I am in love with. Would wear it any day except for the summer season.

When this fragrance settles, the magic begins to fade.

Doing a small re-review as I've been using this off and on since September and I didn't know as much what I was talking about.

This stuff is exquisite! It smells like luxury without requiring a luxurious wearer.... Sprays on with a hint of lavender under a MASSIVE lipsticky Iris middle that lingers through the longevity. Little tiny bit of pear, drying down into a slightly vanilla Iris wood vibe, that is BEAUTIFUL.

Maceration for a few months has not really done much difference for me. It smells and performs basically as it did the day of purchase, but I will say, this is one that ypu can easily get about 12 hours with strong sillage from. Atleast for me.

I've worn it dressed up, dressed down, fancy nights out, nights in, the only hold back I have with this, is I don't think it would do well in hot weather, even a warm date night, for me it'd be too much. But this is a staple from fall-early spring!

I'm selling my Dior Homme Intense EDP 70/100mL bottle, batch: 5Q01 (03/2015). I live in Europe.
If your interested, message me privately.

One of the best Dior fragrances, if not the best. Perfect for date nights, it’s honestly a safe blind buy. 10/10

Really good fragrance, at the start its pretty sharp, but after a while it smells amazing!!

Magnificent! It's a excellent fragrance for when you want to impress people.

A fragrance for the gentleman. Beautifully refined and rounded off by a smooth iris note. In my opinion, a staple in every fragrance collection.

awesome

I waited 8 months to re-review after it macerated. I honestly think people prefer older batches of fragrances because they sat for a long time. I did dislike this because it felt like being hit in the face with baby powder. I did wear it a few times and when I was helping my cousin move, she commented whatever I was wearing smelled really good. I tried a very light spray today and it smells much better. It's slightly sweet, woody and creamy. Bright and airy. There really is nothing I own that smells like this. I do have Prada L'homme intense and it is similar, but with more clean vibes. I changed my opinion from dislike to like. Granted it is now winter and when I tried it before it was early summer. Maybe there is something to all the seasonal recommendations for wearing. My batch code indicates it was created May 2022.

Not my type of scent but i respect it for what it is.More suitable for mature men and better worn when your dressed up or for dates in fancy restaurants.

I think it might be my favorite perfume. I did a blind purchase and was blown away when I first smelled it. When I first used it, I could always smell the perfume on me, but now I can't smell it, maybe because my nose has gotten used to this perfume.

smell 10/10

performance and silage 8/10

Much much better than the OG DH. Good stuff here, absolutely love it from the opening to the dry down.

I've got a recent batch and the performance is not so good tbh, but i kinda don't care because it's so good. I just spray it more than i would do with a potent juice.

I like this perfume but it definitely can't be used daily and it's a very hit or miss fragrance. It's sophisticated and very flowery but a girl I dated said it smelled like an old lady's closet. Another girl said that she loves it. Hit or miss, like I said. If you love its scent buy it and rock it. It's very unique.

No lo he tenido, solo lo he probado en tiendas de perfumes. Las dos veces me enamoró la nota de iris y a cuero que le siento en la salida (aunque no tiene cuero como nota declarada pero eso percibí). La segunda vez, ya pedí que me lo aplicaran en piel. Otra vez esa salida maravillosa de cuero con iris que me parece excelente porque transmite masculinidad sin llegar a extremos, con una nota de atalcado que sentí en mi piel. Luego de una hora, se transforma y parece ser notas florales que francamente me recuerdan mucho al olor del maquillaje que usaba mi madre cuando era niño. Nada desagradable pero ahora entiendo porque lo asocian para uso unisex. También le siento en mi piel, a lo lejos una nota de atalcado. Solo puedo decir que cada vez que siento el aroma lo primero que viene a mi mente es "que delicia". Muy intrigante el perfume. Aún no puedo decidir si me gusta para comprarlo o no, talvez sea porque no he terminado de entender al perfume.

Very nice and sophisticated fragrance , however I do get a sense that it smells a bit like a makeup bag as a lot of people say , in my opinion it kind of smells like a nice and expensive lotion that you would find on your grandmas drawer .Nonetheless its a really nice fragrance with a great powder note , do be warned however it is quite feminnine

As elegant as fragrance can be

Guys the color of the juice in fresh batches has nothing to do with quality/performance of a fragrance, as they can put any colorant they want. Upon unboxing current formulation bottle had very light juice, however now after 2,5 years my 08/2021 batch has the same ambery-orange color as some really old bottles I've seen. It's the maceration and wanilla ripening, however as it comes to scent yes they lowered quality mainly because there's no more real iris flower, instead now iris note is aroma molecules mixture sprinkled with orris root instead of real iris flower hence it's weaker and less prominent, but still pleasent. These days brands like Dior and CHANEL use most expensive tuskan iris flower only in their boutiqe range of frags, unfortunetly this also means there's no tuskan iris in DHP anymore. For the scent profile itself my 2021 DHI batch doesn't smell irisy in the opening, it's impossible from the chemistry standpoint as the iris note artificial or not is constructed in a way to take time to bloom in contact with skin temperature, humidity etc. I'm smelling burnt dark dry ashy lavender in the opening, fake-iris note comes in about 15-20 minutes mark and stays for 2-3hrs Demachy did a good job sprinkling it with orange-like juice faking iris-like note to be more wet and lively. Then woods take over, which I'm not a huge fan of. Drydown is super nice natural smelling chocolate-vannila combo. As the bottle ages woods gets less prominent, while sweeter aspects are intensified making it more similar to older DHI formulations. Hope this explains a bit to those confused about DHI. Cheers! :)

Truly one of the greats when it comes to mens fragrances. Sweet, powdery intoxicating blend that is still relevant til this day.

very good

Masterpiece. I have recently gotten into fragrances after my Sauvage EDT shattered last May, and this was one of my first purchases and was a blind buy. Great 2nd or 3rd purchase for someone starting their collection. It leans masculine but is comfortably unisex.

To me, this is THE fragrance. Not much to say other than that it's a masterpiece.

If God wore a fragrance, this would be it. Complete masterpiece of a fragrance. This is the Holy Grail of fragrance. If you love Iris in fragrance, you have to get your nose on this. Glad to have a backup bottle should it ever "disappear".

I really like the dry down, but in the first 45min-1 hour it does bot smell that good. So if you want to use it you should put it on atleast 45 min before you go out or whatever you are gonna wear it too. All in all a 10/10 fragrance (after det down).

my mums favourite along with some other woman of similar age.
exceptions are my female friends love it
get this fragrance if you want ultra panty dropped jeremy fragrance POWER

Work time scent. Works for most seasons, just depends where you wear it.

Cozy, christmas, dirt

A nice fragrance for formal occasions. Not good for work and certainly not for the gym. It's extremely powdery and reminds me a lot of the smell of lipstick! A luxurious feeling scent!

scent:9.5/10
longevity:8/10
Projection: 8/10

I put this on, and when my homie sniffed it on me, he immediately got naked and oiled up

Nauseating opening, delicious drydown. No matter who I smell this on, the opening makes me want to puke. My girlfriend hates it, my colleagues below 25 hate it, 25-30 say it is decent, 30+ seem to like it quite a bit. Not a masculine fragrance at all if you were to ask me, but I wouldn't want to smell it on my girlfriend either.

Don't get me wrong, this is a well blended fragrance that is sophisticated, complex and masterfully created, I just can't bring myself to tolerate the opening to appreciate the drydown.

amazing scent, the females love it, anytime i was with a girl got compliments, sillage is great but its the best for close intimate situations

Another wonderful fragrance in this line. Dry down is quick, so the big iris simmers away pretty fast. You're left with a sweeter, more lush Dior Homme. I wish it had better longevity, but my girlfriend likes it up close, so it definitely has a role.

This fragrance is amazing. It starts off with a lot of iris for me and smells amazing really.
It stays the same smellm for me for a few hours but when u reach the 5-6 hour mark u get this kind of cacao/chocolate type of smell which IS SO SO GOOD

honestly this fragrance is perfect for date nights or going out to a resturant in the evening.

In terms of longevity i have seen a lot of people saying this doesnt last but for me it last pretty long(8 hours+). And nearly no fragrances last long on my skin

it projects very good during the first hours for me


scent:9.5/10
longevity:8/10
Projection: 8/10

10/10 this is my favorite fragrance, it's literally so damn good.

Just got this in the mail today and I'm so glad I snagged a 5oz bottle. I've been wearing Valentino Uomo Intense for the last few months and this is very similar. DHI is a bit more subtle and complex which makes it more interesting while VUI is a bit more aggressive. It might be the Juniper and Sage notes in VUI that give it that complex. DHI is softer which I think may be the reason DHI gets a bad rep when comparing the two.

TL;DR
Master piece of a fragrance if you're into this type of scent profile.
DHI = soft, subtle, and complex. Make this such a well rounded and interesting fragrance.
VUI = in-your-face and loud making this much more attention grabbing thanks to the addition of Juniper and Sage.

EDIT:
Definitely over spray this to get the best longevity and silage. It's subtle enough so don't sweat it if you're afraid to smell like a car freshener. If you're patient enough and able to, purchase from discounters (Jomashop or Aura Fragrance) where you can often find a 5oz bottle for around 115-125 usd.

Good fragrance for me got a little bit boring after a while but still i can see why its loved, first hour and a half u get that strong pear woody smell after it fades off it brings in this chocolatey powdery smell, i can definitely say this isnt a blind buy smelt it in airport once absolutely hated it but decided to smell again and had to buy because i absolutely loved it longevity is good projection intimate-moderate

Im planning to buy 05443/A formula DHI. Maybe someone tried to compare with other formulas? How about longevity? Projection? Is someone compared with 08666/A formula or newer please write your thoughts ASAP i would be very thankfull

Smells like a cardboard box, in a good way.

Love iris fragrances so plunged in with a 5oz bottle of DHI. I’ve worn it twice now and it’s a great scent, waxy elegance. I will say it’s a lot softer and sits closer than expected being an intense and based on ratings; both times has been on skin so I’ll try it on my clothes next.

The scent is a more waxy iris vs the Givenchy Gentleman (EDP, Boisse, Intense) scents I have, which is nice so it’s not redundant. I see the similarities to GG EDP but that has more warm spices which really separates the two.

Overall very nice scent and hopefully the strength builds a little while it sits so I can enjoy it easier.

EDIT: I did a test tonight and it was gone by 4 hours on my arm. Did a couple quick searches on YT and found The Fragrance Fan did a review on the 2020 version with Intense labeled in the cap vs bottle, which I have and he describes my same experience this afternoon. Not trying to crap on it but for $130 wishing I could have lived the glory days. Had GG Boisse on the other arm which isn’t a beast either and it was noticeable more present the whole time.

How do 17,000 people love this perfume? It is a strange fragrance and some people are trying to mask its strange profile with "mature" and "for refined men" labels when its simply just a weird scent.

I bought a 5ml sample of this highly reviewed fragrance and top rated on this website, unfortunately it just smells unpleasant and weird.

The profile is a mixture of leather, florals and a chocolate-like woodiness which you can get whiffs off individually during its drydown.

Scent 4/10
Projection: 8/10
Longevity: 8/10

10/10 masterpiece but bevare, if you wear this too often, its not as good as if u were to wear it once in a while, its really weird but true…actually prefer the intense over parfum

As someone who absolutely loves floral fragrances this is one of my personal favorite, the smell is floral, woody and absolutely elegant and classy. The opening is strange, it might smell like a dirty/earthy iris but with added pear it might smell like powdery chocolate or powdery lipsticks, once you go through the opening you'll start to smell iris (smells like lipsticks) with powdery notes and aromatic lavender and little bit of sweetness from the pear, the base is heavenly cedar and vetiver wood just add this touch of elegance and class. This perfume is amazing i just love it so much. Regardless of the name "homme" i think this is a 100% unisex yes there is cedar and vetiver wood which is traditionally used in men's perfume but this one doesn't smell overly masculine or feminine
the price is somewhat expensive for the performance i honestly expected beast mode performance but unfortunately not, it lasts around 7 to 10 hours and project moderately the first few hours (maybe the first 4 to 6 ish) then it stits closer to the skin.
One of the worst things about this perfume that it's really hard to pull it off in certain situations, for this is only night/date time i wouldn't use it in any other situation, therefore, I highly recommend you get a 50 or less ml bottle.
Even though I got a 100 ml bottle it looks so small somehow, and it kind of inconvenient to take it out/put in the box with the small box and bottle, obviously if you care about making the perfume lasts as long as possible.
The atomizer spary the perfect amount of fragrance each time so if you wanna over spray do not spray multiple times on the same spot, generally 3 to 5 sprays is enough on the skin and 2 on clothes, i wouldn't recommend going over that

When I first got the sample of DHI, I don't understand with all the fuzz on how amazing this fragrance is. It smells sticky, lipsticky, and just weird. But then, I decided to keep an open mind and try this a couple more times.
Now, I really like the scent! Okay, it still smells lipsticky to me, but it is so smooth like butter. Probably one of the most refined and elegant smelling fragrance that I've smelled. I definetly will be looking forward to get a full bottle of this when the time is right.

Funny, I sorta have hate then love relationship with 2 Dior fragances. First is Eau Sauvage Parfum, which at first I dislike as well but now is one of my fav scent ever, now this follows the smiliar route.

My most complimented fragrance, completely blind bought and was worried the iris notes would be too overpowering but this is an extremely pleasant, manly scent.

This is my most complimented fragrance. Every time I go out with it, I get compliments from both girls and guys. The iris note makes this perfume rich and intriguing. However it is hard to pull of and can't be worn everywhere. The most suitable occasion would be either a date or while wearing a suit.

lipstick but i want to eat it

Beautiful scent but the parameters are average at most or less... Shame.

Powdery Power.Takes me back to a Safe ,80's Barbershop.
Edit : After Smelling the Parfum Version , I'd wouldn't get this one anymore as there's a huge Performance difference ,and definitely the Parfum sticks 24 hrs on you ,like literally hard to remove ,even after washing it off.

I tried it at my local mall, first time I smelt it I wasn't really digging the smell but after sometimes of smelling it I really got to enjoying it. I bought it after a while.

I love it a lot its a really classy and good fragrance for more suitable events as weddings or going to a more evenly event with suits or that sort of attire.
perfect mix love it.

This fragrance is delectable, the chocolaty and sweet scent. This is an amazing fragrance for the colder weather months and I’m a big fan of the iris note, this fragrance is just perfection.

Bro, honestly this smells like a bouquet of roses. It’s sweet, but not very sweet. I can understand why people think it’s feminine. It smells just like a dozen flowers very elegant. not versatile still trying to find the occasion that I can wear this. It’s not a bad smelling fragrance, but it can be too sweet and this is coming from a guy who loves unisex scent's. This is almost on the verge of a perfume. It just has a musky twist. Definitely reminds me of my mom’s make up bag. I’m really not sure when I can wear this. I’d prefer to wear stronger with you or 9 PM on a date night versus putting this on. I wouldn’t wear it on a night out with my friends it’s way too floral sweet. I wouldn’t wear it on at a bar. I wouldn’t wear it to the club. I’d probably wear to a wedding, not my wedding, but a wedding. This is also coming from someone who loves powdery since I have Prada l’homme and I much rather daily wear that than this. I’m not a mancho man but I’m very confident. Still can’t see myself wearing this on a regular basis. Not even on a date night. It’s definitely different and unique from other colognes. I did blind but it but I knew what I was getting myself into when the reviews said powdery floral. I just thought it would smell more masculine than this. I definitely can see an older women wearing this honestly. My mom loves 540. I love it on her but I might have to give this to her. Well its too expensive to give away but I’ll see if she wants a travel size bottle and I’m sure she will because will this doesn’t scream manly at all.

I always wanted this fragrance, never being able to get it easily America. I went to Europe and managed to get it at an airport in Munich, can’t say I wasn’t disappointed. The scent is amazing, don’t be the wrong. Powdery, chocolatey, floral. It’s just that the performance is not as impressive as I thought it would be. Which is why I don’t wear it as much. If anyone wants to get this, try looking at Valentino Uomo Intense. The scent is similar but it performs so much better.

9.5/10

Just got this in from a blind buy, it's a really good scent but I found it really weird and confusing at first, but after around 15 minutes it gets to a really creamy, sweet and make-up like smell I feel this is definitely a winter/fall scent, but can be worn in some cases in the spring.

Together with Prada l’Homme and JPG Le Male Le Parfum: Masterpiece of designer perfumes.

I don’t understand why some people consider this a feminine-leaning scent. Nothing about DHI reminds me of my aunt or girls at work. It’s not even that powdery. It has a unique scent profile and its sweetness is understated. If you don’t want to smell like all college dudes, you will like it. The downside however is that it becomes a skin scent in less than two hours. You need around six sprays.

It finally clicked to me how perfect DHI is. So much better than any inspired scent..there is a butteriness,a smoothness here that is so gentle and elegant,just masterful perfumery.

When I tried it for the first time it smelled like old cough medicine. After smelling it a few times I learned to love it. One of my favourite designer perfumes ever! Only sad thing about it is that the new batches seem to project weaker than the old ones.

Amazing fragrance. Exceeded my expectations. Some say this leans feminine and that's not true. This is very much a masculine, elegant fragrance. The reason some people think it may lean feminine is because of the iris note which is commonly used in makeup. It absolutely doesn't make this fragrance feminine though. Don't be mislead. Anyways longevity is amazing especially on clothes, powerful sillage for the first ~7h, safe blind buy buy, although if you are able to, I would recommend testing how this performs on your skin and if you even like the smell just in case (although I refuse to believe anyone could find this unappealing), since this is available in pretty much every Sephora in europe (I think), Works amazing for a date night or other special/non-special occasions as well. Especially in winter or autumn. Definately one of my favorites.

I've been using Dior Homme Intense for the past year and judging the above trend graph this is clearly having a big moment, 13 years after it was first released. I can only guess this is due to Sauvage saturation fatigue causing people to reassess DHI's unique quality.

The initial blast is a sweet floral lavender/iris combo which slowly deepens into a spicy-sensual cocoa/ambrette concoction. The pear in the heart is also ever present, adding a fruity note in the background. The base is woody, like a carpet of iris petals on a bed of leaves in autumn.

To compare it to the original (pre 2020) Dior Homme, this is less sweet; the iris playing a role in the supporting cast rather than being the star. This is also altogether more accessible than Dior Homme Parfum, whose leather/oud combo can be overpowering in the wrong environment.

It's a very sexy concoction, still unique in the designer pantheon as far as I can tell. My batch is from 2022 and the longevity is a good 6 hours in my experience. Also a guaranteed compliment getter. Tailor made for autumn and winter, in summer it could be overpowering in the heat.

THE EXPENSIVE BUT EFFECTIVE INSECURITY HEALER

I like Dior Homme Intense. I don't have a passion for it any longer but I like to use it from time to time. I am not a big Iris fan. My wife seems not to care much about it, as she never differentiates my scent with a compliment whenever I wear it. I do think she accuses olfactory fatigue with this fragrance. That's only natural. I also forget to compliment her when she uses Eau du Soir, the perfume she likes and wears the most.
I use DHI more at work and on casual occasions than in clubbing or formal situations. The reason is obvious. In formal happenings and in the club, half of the men wear a strong Iris scent. I hate to be "another guy with the same scent DNA". Between Dior and its followers, I count at least 14 fragrances with more or less the same type of dominant musky iris scent as DHI, and sometimes with the same or better performance. I am convinced that the Valentino fragrances have an edge over Dior Homme equivalent fragrances. Yes, I am a Valentino fan!
Insecure men tend to use any type of Dior Homme (or Bleu de Chanel) as a safe choice for any faultless occasion. It's just like swallowing a pill to overcome insecurity. That does not always work. A single man wearing Spice Bomb, Man in Black, or Tobacco Vanille, will stand out in a group of 10 Dior Homme wearers in any formal event. Dior Homme Intense really lost a bit of its uniqueness. François Demachy is not to blame as he designed lots of unique fragrances like the best Dior Poison (Midnight Poison), Ungaro III (a tottaly underrated fragrance) and Antaeus (a masterpiece, and the best Chanel for me).
My advice for any Dior Homme Intense addict: Try to use it also on casual occasions. You will surprise the Million, Sauvage, Dylan Blue and Burberry London wearers in a very positive way.
As for the fragrance itself, it's a very well-blended perfume, with top quality ingredients, not complex, not cloying, with good performance and an assuring brand name behind it. It's a true landmark.
Lavender and a sweet boozy pear establish a fugitive entry ambience before the strong iris and ambrette (a musky note) settle a dominance that will endure till the drydown. The woody base notes add some desired masculinity to the global aroma, and grant a long drydown, still suggesting some nuances of the musky iris.
Let's work out the math for Dior Homme Intense:
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- Opening: 9.0 (just a bit of lavender and some fruity sweetness, in front of the lipsticky omnipresent iris and musky ambrette)
- Drydown: 9.0 (mainly the residual iris powderiness, the musky ambrette and a sober woody accord)
- Longevity: 8.5 (above average for a powdery and floral fragrance; up to 9 hours with 3 sprays)
- Sillage: 8.0 (up to 6 feet and two hours projection, with 3 sprays)
- Uniqueness: 6.5 (very well designed and blended, but really not a lot different from other 6 Dior fragrances, 3 Valentinos, 1 Zara, 1 Tom Ford, 1 Carolina Herrera, and half a dozen other perfumes),
- Usability: 8.5 (Winter, Autumn and Spring - Night and Day)
- Versatility: 9.0 (a "yes" to socializing, events, restaurants, and office type of situations; it's a top fragrance in regards to clubbing, nights out, bar with friends, dates and intimate "encounters")
- Quality: 10.0 (my judgement; of course. By any means does it smell cheap or synthetic)
- Presentation: 9.0 (Good looking bottle but not a unique design, solid thick glass, effective card box protection; very good sprayer; very handy cap and locking design)
- Price: 7.5 (100 ml tester for €80.00 on sale, plus taxes and shipping; not really cheap even assuming that this is a Dior fragrance)
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The overall rating for this fragrance: 8.60/10.00
between 7 and 8 =above average;
between 8 and 9 = recommended;
bigger than 9 = don't miss it;

My opinion: I do recommend it but I also suggest its owners be a bit more creative and not use it always/only for informal events or clubbing. It's a fantastic romancing fragrance that will draw attention around you and will please you for long hours. I do recommend this perfume.
Is it blind buy worthy? I think so if the price is right for you.

Music: Frank Sinatra - "Strangers In The Night"

One of the greatest fragrances ever created, hands down.
Warm, slightly sweet musky and powdery fragrance. my ex (who is the greatest woman alive next to my mom and sister lol) said it smells like fancy, slightly sweet vanilla ice cream.

Give this fragrance some time like you just met someone, first it gets tricky - slightly awkward.
This fragrance magically develops in your neurons months and months after, giving you this desire to not stop smelling this fragrance, it's addicting - you should smell the fragrance on its occasion, there is a huge difference smelling this in the morning versus the night on a cold gloomy winter day with warm white lights, speckling candles emitting the room.

Absolute beauty. 10/10

I agree with the comparison to Gris Charnel, it’s all about Cardamom and Iris to my nose with some Lavender and possibly Clary Sage? to keep it balanced. I don’t pick up the pear. Its like drinking a warming cup of chai on a winters day. Performance is low to poor, you can’t overspray with this one.

I arrived late to the party, I just bought this perfume a few weeks ago because it's not available in my country. I don't know why most of the comments say it's long-lasting and has good projection; in my case, this perfume only stays at skin level, doesn't project, and doesn't last long. I have to reapply it all day. My wife, who knows about perfumes because I'm a collector, tells me she barely perceives my scent unless she gets too close to me. Maybe Dior changed the formula; it's a shame. I wish it lasted much longer; the smell is addictive.

Gorgeous fragrance… from start to finish, this is sexy, elegant and seductive. That iris note is to die for. I just wish it lasted longer and had better projection.

This becomes a skin scent in less than an hour, and only lasts 5-6 hours on skin… and less than a day on clothes. I also tested my 2023 batch of DHI by spraying it on my coat, which was on the hanger, and checking back every 10-15 minutes to see how far it projects, lol. So I’m definitely not going anosmic to it, it’s just a really intimate fragrance.

Unfortunately, a lot of Zara perfumes, and fragrances of Arabic dupe houses with similar scent profiles perform a lot better than the legendary DHI. I guess it’s something to wear to impress myself and nobody else, as the performance sucks even with 8-10 sprays.

AMAZING FRAGRANCE!!! just one tiny problem.
IT DOSEN'T PROJECT AFTER AN HOUR!!!
it's the best smelling fragrance i have and i wish it just projects alot more.
u will get compliments ( if they can smell it )
and for the reason that it dosen't project, i consider this a summer friendly fragrance :3

This immediately smelled exactly like Jim Beam whiskey when I sprayed it, which dries down to a lovely cardamom/iris smell. Reminds me of BDK Gris Charnel! Love it

Opening was not the same I smelt in the store, bit weird even, maybe baked-good smelling. Then after an hour omg the whiffs I get still physically make me go wow, it’s amazing, delightful rich beauty. Haven’t even reached the drydown so looking forward to it

Nothing compares to this. Not niche, not designer. The best fragrance a man can wear is Dior Homme Intense.
There are some rumors on YouTube that this was supposed to be a Chanel Private Line fragrance but it didn't. I can see why.
10/10. Masterpiece.
I got the older bottle version; the performance is more than 12 hours. 10/10
(2019 batch)

Still my favorite in my collection,
I dont even know why I continue to buy other fragrances

Scent of Dior Homme Intense is very mature. Woody notes are dominating with a little bit of Iris which is present. I see this one as adding some ages to a man in a positive way. Great for a fall season or winter.

Opening is extremly synthetic almost like hand sanitizer but the dry down is magnificent, the lavender is not overpowering so the woody base notes can easily be detected which allows for a beautiful blend off all notes.
If you are looking to smell unique but still be a crowd pleaser this is it.

I really do believe that this is one of the greatest masterpieces that has ever been created. A soft, powdery, buttery and creamy iris combined with the muskmallow and pear will immediately catch your attention from the opening. The vetiver and and cedar drydown has an almost dry but still powdery smell. I didn't really get much lavender from the opening, I'm assuming because of the overpowering iris smell, even considering that, it was love at first sniff! I do understand how people say that the iris is lipsticky, it does smell lipsticky, but that is what is so unique about it! nothing smells like it! Although, I do agree that it is not 100% masculine. I'd say it's unisex, leaning a good amount over to the masculine side. Perfect for a cold winter night! or a cool autumn evening! I also agree that it is probably not blind buy safe, but I do believe that you should try it out!

After getting past the “Feminine” aspect of this I began to really appreciate the craftsmanship.
Id describe it as a Floral Aromatic Classy Ambery scent with slightly fruity gourmand nuances.

Comparing to VUi which opens a bit screechy but quickly settles nicely.

Dhi is quality from start to finish and perfectly blended and im really starting to love that earthy note on the dry down..

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عطر مهرداد
Greetings and courtesy
Dior Homme Intense is still the king of men's colognes, along with M. Seven cologne from Yves Saint Laurent.
It has won the first place in men's colognes for several years.
With respect

Reformulation complainers- kick rocks. On second thought, kick your new bottles of DHI my way instead.

This is great stuff. I can’t smell enough of it. Cozy, sexy, cool, effortless. You can dress it up and down, but in cooler weather and evenings you can’t go wrong with this one. Good performer. All around very high-level perfumery from the good folks at CD.

Not sure how “beast” Dhi used to be but
Mine preforms pretty good and is a recent batch..

Also one of my favorites. I think I'll be buying this one as long as they keep making it. This is my cozy fragrance. I used to wear it for special occasions but now I mostly wear it when I'm chilling at home by my self. Often I'll put one little spritz on my hand in the evening between shower and going to bed. Woody powdery chocolate, heaven in the bottle.

This is one of my favourite fragrances. At first i thought it smelt slightly feminine but after wearing it for about a week i was absolutely in love. The powdery iris smell makes this fragrance so luxerious smelling. It is definitely an evening fragrance however i am currently writing this review in my classroom at college wearing 20 sprays. I just cant help myself sometimes!

Initially, I didn't like the smell of this. Felt it was a tad feminine. However, a couple months after, I ended up smelling it again, and hell did it smell luxurious and masculine. This fragrances is a NEED for me. I need to buy a full bottle. It's like elegance in a bottle. It's masculine for sure.

To, "IrisLuva" , buy Valentino Uomo Intense, forget Dior, it's not the same as it used to be.

I absolutely love this fragrance. One of the best I’ve ever tried ever. But I have a problem, people say it performs really well off of their skin but I get absolutely no performance off of mine. Tried 5 sprays on my skin, around my neck, and I’ve asked other people 3 hours into wearing the fragrance and they said they couldn’t smell it. Tried 7 sprays (2 more sprays on clothing) and people could only smell it a little bit when they got close to me. I was considering burning through my bottle and getting Dior Homme Parfum. I haven’t tried it but I heard it preforms much better and the note breakdown looks much more appealing to me since I like deep smooth scent profiles. The iris, sandalwood, oud, and leather sounds perfect. If anyone can let me know if Dior Homme Parfum would be worth it please do let me know.

i think the only reason i dont really like this fragrance is because it smells like the deodorant i use on my balls

Not bad but overrated

I know I shouldn't, but sometimes I even use it during the day. It's just brilliant.

That's a classy, powdery and powerful scent. Clearly not for high temperatures but acceptable on mild temperatures.

best scent of all time

It deserves its place. Perfect powder & lipstick vibe.

Ah yes, lipstick and powder, the 2 words that come up when I try to picture a man...
I am happy that we are all different, but these type of iris 'masculine' fragrances like DHI... They are so gentle and soft and fluffy... I just dont understand them...

Very heavy, more feminine and outdated notes. Smells like old grandma. I don't get the hipe.
4/10

Herkes için olmasa da Nisch kalitesinde olan designer koku. Özel ve elit

Powder, lipstick. Pleasant scent. Not for everybody.

Very unique, mature and seductive scent. Unfortunately a lot of people may not like the iris and powdery smell. But i think its just perfect. Definitely one of my favorite fragrances ever and i will buy this over and over again 🔥❤️. 10/10

I would describe this in 2 words:classy and timeless. The most classy designer, I wear this whenever I am in a suit or I am going to a more elegant event, that powdery iris combined with the cocoa is just amazing, dry down the scent is still noticeable so I have to give it some points, projection 6h,logevity 10-11 hours. I need to repurchase.
9.3/10

Tried it at the store.
Opening reminds me of Valentino uomo intense, a lot actually.
It's sensual, powdery, hypnotic. When it dries it gets a little spicy.
100% worth the price imo but I want to try Kayaan classic first (trying to save some cash)
10/10

i really wanted to like this fragrance as it's raved about by basically all fragrance influencers and people online. honestly, i dont enjoy it as much as I thought I would based on the notes. The lavender and iris in this fragrance smells overbearingly powdery, and isn't as clean and smooth as I'd like it to be. As it dries down more, the fragrance definitely gets a bit better, but I get a more feminine leaning fragrance instead of the "distinguished gentleman" vibe throughout the fragrance's life cycle. I've given it multiple chances, each time convincing myself I would like it more as i smelled it more, but it's honestly just not that great and I find myself reaching for other winter fragrances that I think are blended much nicer than dior homme intense. It's still a good fragrance, but definitely overhyped in my opinion.

at first the iris note was so strong but as it dried down it became a sophisticated deep lipstick-y smooth fragrance. family members said it was feminine which i kinda got what they meant but its such an addicting fragrance. 10/10

This is widely regarded as an incredible fragrance, so I was desperate to love this out of fear for not understanding what makes it so highly rated within the community. But if I'm being completely honest this just didn't click with me.

I find the Iris note here is quite polarizing. You definitely get that makeup bag smell which I don't like personally. That being said, I think it's better on the drydown as the iris settles down and you get a hint of cocoa coming through.

Sometimes I smell this and think to myself, "you know what, that's actually really nice". But more often than not I'm left confused with this scent and rarely find myself reaching for it. I'm currently in my mid 20s, perhaps as I get older my nose will be able to appreciate this scent more. For what it's worth, my mom loves this stuff and sprays it on herself (not sure if that's a good or bad thing, lol).

Anyways, I guess the lesson here is don't be afraid to trust your own nose and wear what you like. A fragrance won't necessarily be right for you just because it's highly rated.

A must have for many fragrance enthusiasts!

I understand the hype on this one, smells elegant but not overly so, keeps the scent somewhat versatile. There is a pleasantness and familiarity that comes along with this scent and while it may not smell like the most masculine fragrance it definitely has its spot.
10/10

Great perfume and i love it. my friends and the girls loves it as well. I would recommend smelling it before buying (not blind buy) since the iris is to much for some and perfect for some!

@Excentric_Smells why would you choose that picture for your profile? He was a monster pedo who couldn’t be allowed near young girls. Unbelievable, some people think it’s funny

Powdery Iris opening with a soft but prevalent lavender . Sweetness kicks in from musk mallow and a subtle pear note. The vetiver adds a woody aspect to this.

This reminds me of to la nuit delhomme but more with a powdery Iris note and more sweetness

It lives up to the hype.

One of the most mindblowing fragrances I’ve ever blind bought and should be. The smell is simple to the nose but the vibe and aura it will give is pure elegance and class. It’s one of the most highly rated fragrances OAT for a reason, and deserves the hype. It lasts 12 hours, and the dry down gives the most perfect sweet and woody combo with chocolate and woods that smells edible and masculine. Some refer to this as feminine, but on a man’s skin it works different and definitely would get reactions.

Banger

This isn't a fragrance. This an emotion. This is a vibe. It smells so simple yet so Gorgeous! I can't elaborate further! I am not asking you to buy it but at least try it, as a fragrance fanatic, you owe it to yourself!

Love it

Top 5 designer perfumes ever,I'll just say that!

Opening smells like a carrot, but dry-down is great

Beautiful execution of iris. The ratings do speak for themselves honestly, amazing stuff.
It's not listed but I get a bit of chocolate along with the other accords. It also has a hint of sweetness to it as well.

Make sure when you're testing this (or any fragrance really) that you don't get it too close to your nose unless it's a very very small amount (like half a spray from those 1.2ml tester thingies). I learned with time that you should do one spray on your hand and smell it from a good distance.
Why am I saying this? because any full spray of anything smelled up close will be bad, this one included. I thought iris sucked when I first got this and I thought lots of other fragrances were horrible because of this mistake.

This one is an expensive boi, but it's also not a casual scent. It's probably the most formal scent I own and therefore the bottle will most likely last a very long time, not being used as often as other scents.

Performance is above average. The bottle is hot AF and high quality with an excellent atomizer (Giorgio Armani and Azzaro can learn a thing or two from Dior). There's also a cute bee on the box, cap and atomizer 🐝.

9.8/10
If it had nuclear performance this would be a full 10/10. Still the highest score I've given anything so far.

I had always heard the, “lipstick, makeup”, comparisons and wondered what people meant. I got a sample then realized. I really didn’t like it the first couple times I sprayed it and actually thought it was quite feminine. Then I one night sampled it again and fell in love. This fragrance sparked a huge love for iris for myself. So if you’re on the edge about it, try giving it a chance, go on a nice date or event in some cold weather and enjoy this masterpiece!

I became kind of a niche snob but this...
THIS IS INCREDIBLE
Crept right up to the top shelf. Who knew?! apparently not me.

Polished, unisex, versatile iris-musk with a hint of sweetness on a bed of green dry cedar that lasts and projects
Contemporary masterpiece of a fragrance

Creative and unique but still crowd pleasing classic.
Beautiful Iris that has been sweetened to create an absolute masterpiece.
Performance on this got better for me after I let it sit for a bit.
Atomizer is great.

Scent: 10/10

Projection: 8/10

Longevity: 9/10

Versatility: 7/10
Price: 7/10



Overall: 8,2/10

If you're not a fan of powdery feminine fragrances do not get this. I personally fucking love it though. It's a fairly light unisex fragrance, the lavender and iris are top tier, it just smells amazing. Also this thing LASTS, like, easily more than 12 hours.

9/10

Amazing fragrance. I blind bought this an was pleasantly surprised with the smell, it’s a really classy scent one of my favourites.

I wouldn’t recommend it for warmer weather, it’s perfect for the winter.

If you cannot afford reflection 45 by Amouage then this is a fantastic fragrance but if you can afford reflection 45 then buy it as it is Dior homme intense on steroids. I own both and they are both great in their own right Dior separates itself from the usual designer frags with this it is the king of designer fragrances at a fantastic price but my word reflection 45 is an absolute beast of a scent powdery iris lavender is on another level. My 3 favourite fragrances from Dior are this and Fahrenheit parfum and the original Fahrenheit. But if you can afford a little bit more try reflection 45 it is simply stunning

One of the best fragrances ever created.

This smells like a powdery makeup/lipstick done in a manly way. It is highly elegant, classy but yet so wearable, many people say this is only for when you’re all suited up and while it would be a fantastic if not the perfect occasion to use it, I would say it definitely has more uses than that, as long as you’re not in shorts and a T-shirt you should be good.

This is for cold weather (fall and winter) and preferably for night. Projection and longevity are both pretty good.

This is a classic for good reason. A unisex sweet waxy sort of smell. Extremely likable to my nose. What can I say that hasn't already been said?

It is great. But maybe it is also a little overplayed. Like the "Stairway to Heaven" of fragrances.

What's going on with Fragrantica? Where did Dior Homme Intense 2020 go? Why do they now have the 2020 bottle pictured as the 2011 bottle?
What's going on? Is this some sort of Mandela Effect alternate universe thing going on?

I wanted to love this so badly. And strangely, I still do for the promise of what it CAN be.
But what a disappointment: weak, thin, linear, poor trail…
This is more hype from the LVMH machine than substance.

Am I being punked? Are you guys kidding? This is one of the most highly rated male fragrances of all time?

I swear, every time I try and hop on a hype train, I get let down. Every. Single. Time.

Got a sample of this. The opening is, yes, very much a makeup bag kind of smell. Heavy on the iris. But behind that is the smell of a new pack of cigarettes and an ashtray in the other room. Just WAY too powdery and old-woman like for my taste.

Yuck.

Masterpiece.
Amazing scent.
Lasts well on my skin 12+ hours and decent projection.
When you smell it from the cap it smells exactly like a choclate lipstick.
When you spray it on your skin you get iris some pear and pepper, i knpow that peper is not a note but i get that.
Then in the drydown you get iris a smoth iris.

Batch code: 3C03

This is hard to like.
Do not blind buy.

Too earthy and powdery for my taste. Some toning down on notes would have been preferable. Overall, an ok perfume.

Every time I wear this fragrance it smells different. I wore it on New Year's and it smelled just like vanilla at the end of the night, very sweet. Right now I am wearing it again after a shower and it smells like dust, like literal dust, dirty dust. Sometimes it even smells a bit fresh & sour right after I spray it(?). Very weird fragrance, I couldn't guess the target audience if I smelled it without looking at the bottle (I would say maybe a grandma...but also a respected businessman who likes to embrace his femininity confidently)...I don't know, but I kinda like it :) I also think I must have gotten a bad batch or something :( poor projection and longevity

this is easily the best perfume i’ve ever smelled, smells like sophisticated chocolate and i can’t get enough of it. opening iris not can be sharp for some but i don’t mind.

very unique fragrance, i can understand how some people wouldn’t like this, i can’t find this anywhere in canada so while travelling i had to pick it up.
very elegant and masculine fragrance. i personally don’t find it feminine at all.

i can understand the people who don’t like the strong iris note, up close it’s very strong but in air i think this smells very nice.
at first it’s almost bitter but after a few minutes it gets more sweet and chocolatey.

very versatile for colder seasons, can pretty much be worn anywhere when the weathers cold. it’s mature enough to be an office fragrance, but also sexy and seductive enough for a date night.

i choose this over Givenchy reserve privé because it has better performance and is also much harder to get where i live.

If you like iris, you will love DHI

I hate this. Dark dirty iris.(I don't like iris)

Dior Homme Intense is a beautiful strong powdery iris fragrance that leans unisex. Smells divine on a man or a woman. This fragrance smells the best in winter time walking past flowers in a beautiful bright green forest or walking into a bright clean city. Dressed up or dressed down this fragrance will turn heads. The musk and the pear create a beautiful sweet powderiness. This fragrance is just mouthwatering in the air I remember spraying Dior Homme EDT on a cruise and I really didn't think it was anything too special, Intense and Parfums are true masterpieces and everyone needs to own either one. Sexy!

The composition of notes on paper and in the air are fairly simple and isn't complicated whatsoever, however Dior Homme Intense is so expertly blended and using the highest quality ingredients that it just smells so unique and one of a kind, alluring crazy good sexy masterpiece. Dior Homme Intense just makes me want Iris more and more it is simply stunning

@neslind where to get "dua's Dior Homme Intense"?

The deep dry down starts to smell like Dior Sauvage Parfum...
Not a good thing. Powder??? In DHI?
Its like underneath the Iris, there is some powder waiting to pop up

I prefer Dua's version of the Original Dior Homme Intense from 2014. Way more Iris that lasts into drydown with lots of Cacao.
No powder.. Just Iris and chocolate.

I havn't smelt the 2014 batches of DHI, but I'm assuming it is similar. I much prefer this to what I just bought (2023 formulation) of DHI.

The powdery Dry down for me just smells cheap af. I use to LOVE Sauvage Parfum but now Im deep into my frag journey it just smells cheap

Dior should stick to Iris and ditch powder. Powder smells cheap. Dior Iris smells luxury

THAT SAID..... DIORS (2023) HOME INTENSE ... I still give it 9.5/10
But Duas version, I give a 10.5/10

I’ve used this scent maybe 12 times or so. The scent itself is dark, complex, mesmerizing and elegant all at the same time.

The iris is what makes this scent so inviting and alluring. Then, even if it’s not an official note I smell some faint cocoa notes second to the Iris. Then, the musk ties it all together. None of these notes are too heavy or synthetic, and they blend smoothly together. Smooth is a keyword for this fragrance, because it really is smooth and silky even if it’s also very dark in character. After it has sat on the skin for a while, the scent becomes spicier and more floral. Even so, it remains very masculine.

This is a truly unique scent, even when compared to other fragrances with iris as a prominent note. Perfect to really stand out in both day-to-day situations, and on special occasions.

Projection is definitely above average. Longevity is even better. Four sprays and this scent will linger around me for the whole day from morning all the way through evening and still project through a single layer of clothing. In total, I’d give it a score of 9/10 for all of these reasons. Worth the price!

Dior Homme Intense, a darling in the fragrance community, is cherished for its unique scent and strong performance. It's a personal favorite, but the downside is its limited versatility for evening wear. Frustration arises from its scarce availability in certain regions, raising concerns about Dior's commitment to the fragrance. There's a fear they might phase it out in favor of the new Dior Homme. Regardless, it's a slim chance, and I recommend savoring this iconic first Dior Homme flanker while it lasts.

Nobody tried thiese two formulas side by side?
08666/A and 10950/A

Nie jest to zapach dla mnie, zdecydowanie nie lubię irysu

my favorite scent ever, POWDERY it is really fantastic.

One of the best scents out there, i bought it for my boyfriend as a christmas gift and i already started ti use it myself. To my nose it is perfectly unisex, simply just a sexy and elegant smell, and it suits my boyfriend just as much as me.

Love this! Smells so good and sexy. Is a special smell to me that i love. The woodiens and iris it just really good! Women love this type of fragrance

Sillage 6/10
Longevity 6,5/10
Scent 10/10
Bottle 10/10
Overall 10/10 masterpiece!

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Maybe someone tried side by side 2015-2017 formula 08666/A and new 10950/A formula? What is different in smell and performance? Sillage? Projection? Longevity?

That's a classy, powdery and powerful scent. Clearly not for high temperatures but acceptable on mild temperatures.
After you spray you get instantly the powdery accord, and in the dry down you feel the floral and woody accords. That's a 10/10 but not for everybody. *Don't blind buy it*

The first time I smelt this fragrance I was concerned, the opening is a rich smell that reminds me of the sweets Parma violets but within the 20/30minute mark the elegance and slight sweetness opens up, this is not a fragrance for simple noses as from experience I can say a few people aren’t fond of the smell. It has just about average performance and the projection isn’t anything crazy but the smell makes up for it, overall I give it a 8/10 it would be higher but there isn’t that versatility to it

This smells like a woman's handbag full of lipsticks and whatnot. Love it.
You're slowly walking down the street knowing everything's gonna be alright, that's how it feels to wear it.

I finally found my holy grail. My signature scent, the thing that i will reach the most often among my not so small collection.
I totally see it being both day and evening, all year except for summer peak maybe,
It could be worn by youth but also mature, it's both playful and formal, it's just perfect.

I finally found MY signature scent.

This is the only fragrance that made me go crazy upon smelling it for the first time ( the real crazy type) and made me buy a backup bottle.
Smells awesome, longevity is pretty good and so is projection for 2-2.5 hours then you get whiffs of it throughout the day

wow, the iris in DHI is super lovely its giving me that nice guy vibe that's always checking on everyone.

Scent: 9.3/10
Sillage: 5/10
Longevity: 5/10
Value: 8/10

Overall: 6.8/10

After a year smelling it for the first time & found nothing special about it, I now pronounce that I'm an avid admirer of the scent & call it "absolute masterpiece" of the iris fragrance. I now own DHI, VUI & GG Reserve Privee. That's how good it is.

A fragance made for a gentleman. An absolute gem of an elegant barbershop fragrance. One of the best iris scents on the market. The woods and musk mallow give it a nice masculine feel. Can't complain about the longevity and that Dior prestige. Easy 9/10.

There's not much I can say that hasn't already been said. Fantastic performer. Otherworldly smooth iris. Evolving scent, smoothly wrapped cola, chocolate, powder, mildly floral, but still very masculine.

It is more formal to me, so the bottle will likely last me 10 years, but every time I smell it, it is clearly special. Perfect balance of sexy and sophisticated. Everyone has already said it 100 times, but it is indeed a masterpiece.

Nah, I initially made the mistake of reviewing before having been through several wearings. It is indeed too sweet, too much industrial bakery scent, like the bake-up departments of 7-11 or the like. Also, there is too much talcum, smells a bit like powdered iris root without the astringency. I am not feeling outright uncomfortable wearing Dior Homme Intense, but it leans too sweet and too feminine. Certain unisex products leaning feminine I do like, but when you add the sweetness, it is a bit too much. It is in a sense the concept of the classic Lagerfeld EDT, with added complexity and different aromas. Nothing wrong with the craft here, and I will not get rid of my 10ml tester. But it is hard to see myself wearing it for other purposes than home alone around Christmas.

I've been wanting a full bottle of this for a long time but was hesitant because of the comments on here about performance. Well no worries: it performs quite well on me, lasting 10-12 hours. Batch code 3C03 (March 2023) for those interested.

Now it's not a HUGE projection monster but I can smell it wafting up from beneath my shirt all day long. The good news (for me at least) is that the Iris has been toned down some and I like the balance better. The drydown is exquisite, and I've been sniffing myself all day when I wear it.

If you're looking for a Sauvage, Eros or One Million type projection this isn't it. But it smells amazing and people have already asked what I'm wearing and complimented it.

A 10/10 scent as far as I'm concerned.

one of i (if not) the best designer fragrances. i love this beautiful blend. so powdery and smooth. one of my fav for ever

Opening is quite bad in my personal opinion, but once I go through the opening, I'm awarded with the buttery iris and chocolate-y smell which is very very mass pleasing. Overall 8.5/10.

I thought I love them both: Parfum and the Intense.
And I layed my hope on intense to substitute Parfum....


But tried on my skin and it became sooooo musky which repelled me away that much. It smells very different in comparison on paper.

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After a while I understanded that it is the lavander effect, which make it.
..lavander?


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After about one hour or two, the musky or woody or lavander things went away. A very pleasant blend of lavander with iris and base notes. It is wonderful!!! But at the beginning I detect something I don't like and only appeared on my skin not on paper. Be careful with one's skim chemistry!!!


I don't know, I won't buy it because I wish to enjoy from the beginning to the end while I spray a perfume. Not for me..and not a Parfum substitute for its opening (in the end I think it worked as an substitute for Parfum version)

Cold, timbery, lemony vetiver sprinkled with a few grains of sugar and layed out on an orris plate. (Iris here is the root, not the flower).
A definite unisex to me. The cold freshness with a very prominent warm earthy orris root can absolutely suit women.
With that, it's not a feminine only scent.
The lavender as it often happens is not photorealistic and gets choked out by vetiver.
Otherwise a great selection of notes, combination of cold and warm, fresh but not generic.

- u think the smell is gone after few hours. Apparently, other People still smell it: Your Nose gets very fast very used to the smell.
- it's a Masterpiece, but honestly: not everyone can or should wear it. It's more a piece of art than a compliment machine.
- It is also not very masculine. Men care about this a lot, because they fear to be not masculine enough, so they are anxious of wearing something that could be considered feminine. but if you are strong minded and confident: then you dont care about that, and you allow yourself wearing a true piece of art
- obviously don't blindbuy this
- if you consider buying this u should also try ♠ Givenchy Gentleman Reversé Priveé & ♣ Valentino Uomo Intense, maybe they are even more what you are looking for. The whole Givenchy Gentleman Line actually but also stuff like Prada L'Homme (Intense).

... now of course it gets the reputation as one of the top male fragrances ever created. but i just hope that this does not become mainstream

This really is an enjoyable masculine scent, but unfortunately like most of the recent reviews i’ve seen and read i have to agree that this is very weak for its price point. At least the batch i have. 4 good sprays and im getting at the very minimum 2 hours of projection and then i hardly notice it’s there.

Ever wonder why there is so much mystique for DHI?

Let's dive in.

Dior Homme Intense Story:
This perfume has gone through a couple of re-releases and reformulations which were confirmed by Dior. These are the various editions of DHI:

●2007 version – Created by Francois Demachy, and a flanker to the original Dior Homme from 2005(Olivier Polge). This edition has been officially discontinued in 2011, and included amber accord, famously known as the “ghost” note in 2011 edition.

●2011 version – The most well-known, and most sought edition of DHI. Until 2011, DHI was mildly hyped, and with Demachy’s genious blending talent, and the inclusion of lavender, pear, and ambrette, the fragrance found the optimal balance of powdery and woody notes.

●2015 – 2019 reformulations – DHI era of the downfall in performance and longevity. The fragrance composition stayed the same, but with the lack of performance, and the latest version avaiable on the market, I recommend skipping this edition.

●2020 version – The current edition of DHI, and return to the form. The fragrance is again better performing, and reformulated in way to please a broader market. The powdery notes are still present, but the fragrance is more emphasised on the woodier side of the composition.

This fragrance, dominated by Iris, Cacao, and Vanilla notes, exudes sophistication reminiscent of a makeup bag. While targeted at men, its unisex allure makes it an excellent choice for women seeking a warm, luxurious scent with 8-10 hours of longevity.

While my preference leans toward the profile and performance of Dior Homme Parfum on my skin, it's truly gratifying to witness the well-deserved recognition bestowed upon creatively crafted fragrances like Dior Homme Intense. This acknowledgment, coupled with its enduring allure, resonates deeply within the realm of olfactory sophistication and artistic ingenuity.

Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend this fragrance – a 100% endorsement.

Classic and eternal. Amazing. Keeps the days and months interesting. Dior got it right here. Bow my head to their genius.

This stuff is seriously a masterpiece. I hadn’t actually worn it out at all until last night, and when I put it on I was just blown away. Beautifully smooth iris kept grounded by woody base notes and a hint of what almost feels like a cacao accord. Put on three sprays of this stuff and it had an amazing scent bubble that performed well until the very end of the night.

Don’t skip out on this fragrance, it’s incredible.

I did not get enough compliments of this wearing on me, but it is my personal favorite of all time anyway. Iris with woody notes are always a good idea. Well done!

One of the best masculines ever. Miles away from Valentino and Givenchy. They all smell different but utilise Iris as the main theme. This is elegant, sophisticated, floral, slightly musky. Valentino Uomo Intense is the closest but sweeter and "modern" and GGRP is a completely different scent. Woody, whisky kinda vibe from the opening, a chestnut note that brings slightly dusty sweetness and a orris that don't smell so floral as the iris. Overall, this is 5 stars. the others are 4 stars.

my GOAT. Takes some time to understand and get used to the scent profile, some people may feel nauseous in opening but the iris and lavender drydown is to die for. Sad thing is the newer versions does not perform well as they used to. which is quite saddening.

Sadly the newer formulations dont last at all. Weak scent

The best part of this one is the dry down, which you get after 3-4 hours. Creamy, powdery cacao. 10/10
But this part does not project sadly. So, wear it for yourself or as a skin scent.

2013 batch is great, but the final formula does not last at all and has a different smell,I have both 2013 and 2023, so I can make a clear comment new one really disappointment

Im having a hard time with this one, I'm really trying to like it but....to me it smells like a old lady. I don't understand the hype.

This is nice, but I prefer the original. I always considered this one to be a little too heavy on the musk

I LOOOOVE THIS ONE. Im a woman and fell ib love with Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée Givenchy for men when I accidentally discovered it loved the opening but the drydown on my was awful. THIS IS EXACTLY AS THE GIVENCHY at it's opening but it's exactly the same throughout the Drydown too. POWDERY, musky and smooth can definitely still smell the lavender at the drydown.❤️❤️❤️❤️