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Homme Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Homme Intense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2011 Year -
££ Price Tier £
177 Dio* Homme Intense Eau de Parfum bottle 177 Dio* Homme Intense EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Homme Intense EDP
Still the reference iris for men, Dior Homme Intense is plush, elegant, and sensual. Its creamy iris and woody musks create a refined aura that is both comforting and strikingly modern.
Acquired
Our Verdict - 177 Dio* Homme Intense EDP
A budget riff on Dior Homme Intense that gets the lavender-iris-cedar shape right on paper but skips the original's velvety, near-cocoa richness - louder and flatter, with noticeably less depth in the drydown.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Homme Intense EDP
177 Dio* Homme Intense EDP

Notes

Homme Intense
177 Dio* Homme Intense
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Iris 100% vs 46%
Only in 177 Dio* Homme Intense
Ambrette 31% Pear 23%
Shared Notes
Cedar 52% vs 40%
Vetiver 47% vs 32%
Only in 177 Dio* Homme Intense
Vanilla 28%

Accords

Homme Intense 177 Dio* Homme Intense
95%
Powdery
60%
70%
Woody
75%
65%
Sweet
50%
Musky
Iris
50%
40%
Fruity
Powdery shared
95%
60%
Woody shared
70%
75%
65%
50%
50%
40%

Performance

Homme Intense 177 Dio* Homme Intense
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Homme Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The rich, powdery iris, musky ambrette, and dense woody base make this ideal for cool weather, especially fall and winter. Its creamy floral warmth works well in spring, but can become cloying in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated, powdery-floral character with moderate projection excels for romantic dates and upscale formal events. The understated elegance fits office settings but is too plush for sporty situations.

177 Dio* Homme Intense

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Homme Intense EDP
177 Dio* Homme Intense EDP
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