Dior Homme Intense is one of the few fragrances that deserves the adjective "intense". It is also one of the few fragrances that, for the most part, sticks to its roots while amplifying the power of what made the original so great.
It is truly a masterfully-crafted composition with absolutely amazing performance. It is the newest bottle in my collection, but has quickly become one of my favorites.
Before I get into the review: I will be talking about the New Dior Homme Intense, released earlier this year. I heard it is not quite as powerful as the earlier formulation, but since I haven't been able to get my hands on the earlier one, I can neither confirm or deny that.
DH Intense actually reminds me a lot of the Original Dior Homme which is one of my favorites. I think that's the reason I like the former so much.
The composition of it is even simpler and more refined than the original though. Take a look at the note breakdown:
When I first apply it, I still get a burst of that amazing iris from in the original; only instead of being combined with the richness of the cocao, it is accompanied by the velvety smoothness of the musk mallow and a subtle hint of vanilla. As DH Intense dries down, I get an herbal, earthy feel from the vetiver and cedar with the pear giving it a subtle well-rounded depth.
I just have to say knowing this one is readily available in the United States makes me slightly less upset that Dior Homme Original is no longer sold here.
That's because aside from some very minute alterations, which probably only the seasoned perfume aficionado would detect, DH Intense and DH Original are essentially one and the same!
But here's where the two fragrances differ, and why I'd actually say Dior Homme Intense is an overall better fragrance: the performance on it is top-tier. Imagine Sauvage EDT with the refinement of the EDP and the mass-appeal of the Parfum. That's what you get with Dior Homme Intense.
In terms of longevity, I get an entire half a day out of this one-- something that's most often seen with an EDT, not an EDP. I only get an hour a strong projection though followed by nine hours of subtle projection. It doesn't really become a skin scent until around the ten hour mark.
Basically, Dior Homme Intense has EDT power combined with EDP performance, which makes it incredibly versatile. You could wear this one to literally any event, in any situation, around any type of person, and you'd be fine.
I think I'd even say this one has god-tier performance and versatility. If you're looking for one fragrance to wear consistently everyday, Dior Homme Intense is your fragrance.
And the best part, the icing on the cake if you will, a 100ml costs only $95! In my opinion, that's a steal! This fragrance should be in the Maison Christian Dior privy line considering the quality, performance, and and composition are all ineffably amazing.
Do yourself a favor and buy the biggest bottle of Dior Homme Intense! You can thank me later.
Have you guys tried this one yet? How does it compare to the original DH Intense? How does it compare to other fragrances in the line? Let me know what you think in the comments below!
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