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Dior Homme 2005 Eau de Toilette bottle Dior Homme 2005 EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2005 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Francis House Eau de Parfum bottle Francis House EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dior Homme 2005 EDT
A legendary, if divisive, classic. Dior Homme 2005 is a rich, iris-led stunner that dared to challenge masculine norms. Expect a sophisticated, somewhat powdery embrace that captivated many, but definitely isn't for everyone. Its discontinuation and subsequent reformulations only cemented its mythical status.
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Our Verdict - Francis House EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable swing at Dior Homme 2020, the clean woody crowd-pleaser. It hits the bergamot-pink pepper opening and that creamy cashmere-cedar-Iso E heart, but trades the original's polished projection and all-day reach for a softer, shorter wear.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dior Homme 2005 EDT
Francis House EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 29% vs 36%
Only in Dior Homme 2005
Lavender 40% Sage 30%
Only in Francis House
Pink Pepper 34% Elemi 29%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 31% vs 30%
Only in Dior Homme 2005
Leather 38% Patchouli 30%
Only in Francis House
Iso E Super 38% Musk 31%

Accords

Dior Homme 2005 Francis House
100%
Iris
73%
Woody
90%
87%
Aromatic
50%
79%
Earthy
79%
Cacao
78%
Powdery
65%
Lavender
64%
Leather
Fresh
60%
Musky
55%
Citrus
50%
100%
Woody shared
73%
90%
Aromatic shared
87%
50%
79%
79%
78%
65%
64%
60%
55%
50%

Performance

Dior Homme 2005 Francis House
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dior Homme 2005

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated iris and warm, rich accords make it perfect for formal events and dates, lending an elegant air. While some find it versatile enough for daily wear, its depth and 'statement' quality might be a bit much for a casual office setting.

Francis House

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The clean, fresh-woody profile is a transitional all-rounder, shining in spring and autumn and holding up through milder winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Polished but inoffensive, it slips easily into office and daily wear while having enough refinement for dates and smarter occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
13%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dior Homme 2005 EDT
Francis House EDP
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