Homme Eau de Toilette bottle Homme
Edt Concentration Edp
M Gender U
2020 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Riven Oak Eau de Parfum bottle Riven Oak

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Homme
A crisp, modern take on masculine woods that's quietly confident and effortlessly wearable. Dior Homme EDT 2020 is office-perfect and versatile, favoring clarity and comfort over drama or sweetness.
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Our Verdict - Riven Oak
Tom Daxon's Riven Oak is an absolute masterclass, a true shape-shifter that'll keep you sniffing your wrist all day. Forget the niche snobs, this is a seriously sophisticated, underrated gem that's begging to be your new signature scent - if you can handle its complex journey, that is.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 7%
Floral 5% 2%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 4% 10%
Sweet 8% 12%
Warm 13% 14%
Woody 39% 39%
Earthy 16% 16%
Animalic 12% 10%
Fresh 12% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Homme EdT
Riven Oak EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 35% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 33% vs 40%
Musk 32% vs 24%
Only in Homme
Iso E Super 34%
Only in Riven Oak
Cedar 35%

Accords

Homme Riven Oak
100%
Woody
100%
60%
Musky
46%
50%
Citrus
20%
Amber
50%
Aromatic
49%
Earthy
45%
30%
Powdery
Woody shared
100%
100%
Musky shared
60%
46%
50%
Amber shared
20%
50%
49%
45%
30%

Performance

Homme Riven Oak
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Dior Homme EDT 2020 is versatile and leans fresh-woody, making it ideal for spring and fall when moderate warmth and clean woods shine. It is light enough for summer but lacks the depth for coldest winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its unobtrusive projection, modern woods, and gentle musky base make it perfect for office and casual settings. Subdued presence and moderate intensity mean it never overwhelms, but is less suited to formal or sporty occasions.

Riven Oak

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Given its strong performance and rich, woody-amber profile, Riven Oak is ideal for cooler weather and more intimate or dressed-up occasions. While versatile enough for smart casual, its presence might be a bit much for a very formal office environment or active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Musky, Amber accords and Cedar, Iso E Super notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Homme
Riven Oak
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