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Dior Homme 2005 Eau de Toilette bottle Dior Homme 2005 EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2005 Year -
££ Price Tier £
French House Eau de Parfum bottle French 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 - French House EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Doir Pour Homme - a aromatic fragrance led by Lavender, with powdery depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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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
French House EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 40% vs 100%
Only in Dior Homme 2005
Bergamot 30% Sage 30%
Shared Notes
Iris 33% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 31% vs 100%
Only in Dior Homme 2005
Leather 38% Patchouli 30%

Accords

Dior Homme 2005 French House
100%
Iris
87%
Aromatic
90%
79%
Earthy
79%
Cacao
78%
Powdery
78%
73%
Woody
66%
65%
Lavender
64%
Leather
Fresh
54%
100%
Aromatic shared
87%
90%
79%
79%
Powdery shared
78%
78%
Woody shared
73%
66%
65%
64%
54%

Performance

Dior Homme 2005 French House
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
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.

French House

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the aromatic signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
51%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, powdery, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dior Homme 2005 EDT
French House EDP
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