Dior Homme was originally released in 2011 as a woody floral musk-based fragrance. It was known for the iris note which dominated the fragrance. As I mentioned in my video, I never tried the original, but apparently it was a very popular one.
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| Dior Homme 100ml ($95) |
Fast-forward to 2020, Dior decided for whatever reason to reformulate the original making it heavy on the woodsy notes and removing the floral aspects completely.
Like I said in my initial reaction video, I really like Dior Homme because of how earthy it is, but a lot of people would disagree with me simply because it is completely different from the original Dior Homme.
Now, Dior Homme is an EDT concentration, which suggested to me that it was going to perform extremely well and have a strong projection, and while it's not bad at all-- I think it has a lot of potential to be worn as a signature scent-- but it's not going to give you Sauvage EDT like performance.
I get about 7.5 hours with 8 sprays which, like I said, isn't bad. In terms of projection, I get a solid hour after which it becomes a very nice, pleasant, subtle scent. It's definitely not a clubbing fragrance nor is it one you will want to wear out in the heat.
You know how some fragrances like Sauvage perform really well in the heat, Dior Homme is the antithesis of that. It is so light that you run the risk of sweating it off if you stay outside for too long. For that reason, I think it is an ideal fragrance for the fall or winter, or if you're in a cool environment like at the office or at home.
For me though, the scent is what really makes Dior Homme a great fragrance. At the top we have bergamot and pink pepper, in the middle, there's cedar, patchouli, and cashmere wood, and at the bottom we have vetiver and musk.
When I initially apply it I get a bit of the sweetness from the bergamot, which doesn't last for too long before transitioning into the woods particularly the cedar. As I mentioned in my signature scent post, I love cedar which may be why this one is so appealing to me.
It's a pretty basic scent though but basic in a good way. For that reason, Dior Homme is perhaps the safest fragrance I own. It is incredibly mass-appealing. Unless you don't like nature and woods, I don't think there's anyway you won't like this one as long as you don't compare it to the original version.
Price-wise, this one has the typical EDT price tag: $75 USD for a 50ml bottle and $95 for a 100ml. Do I think it's worth that price? Absolutely. As I stated above, it isn't the strongest fragrance, so if you're looking for something that is, I would suggest considering Sauvage EDT, but if you're looking for something subtle yet masculine, Dior Homme is perfect.
As with most new/popular fragrances, you can buy this one as part of a gift set which comes with the 2.5oz roll-on deodorant and the aftershave, which, in my opinion, is a great deal.
Personally, I don't use aftershave, but the deodorant plus a 100ml bottle is well worth the price of $110 USD alone. Most of the time, I keep a look out for deals like this regardless of what the fragrance is. Sometimes you get cool stuff like travel sprayers, deodorant, or shower gel.
Overall, I think the new Dior Homme deserves an 8/10. Is it the best fragrance out there? Not by a long shot, but it is a very nice one and ideal if you're looking for a new signature scent.
What do you guys think? Have you tried the new Dior Homme yet? Also, let me know where I could find the original formulation. I would like to try it.
-Ryan S.
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