Homme Intense EDP

Dior by François Demachy Original
76%

No.196 Homme Intense EDP

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EDP Concentration EDP
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2011 Year -
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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 - No.196 Homme Intense EDP
Eden's No.196 keeps Dior Homme Intense's signature lavender-iris-vanilla skeleton intact, delivering that powdery, almost suede-like warmth for a fraction of the cost - it just doesn't hold the original's silky, long-haul depth.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Homme Intense EDP
No.196 Homme Intense EDP

Notes

Homme Intense
No.196 Homme Intense

Top Notes

Lavender 100%

Top Notes

Lavender 100%

Heart Notes

Iris 100%

Heart Notes

Iris 100%

Base Notes

Cedar 53% Vetiver 47%

Base Notes

Vanilla 41% Amber 32% Cedar 27%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Iris 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 52% vs 27%
Only in Homme Intense
Vetiver 47%
Only in No.196 Homme Intense
Vanilla 41% Amber 32%

Accords

Homme Intense No.196 Homme Intense
95%
Powdery
70%
70%
Woody
55%
65%
Sweet
40%
50%
Musky
40%
Fruity
Powdery shared
95%
70%
Woody shared
70%
55%
Sweet shared
65%
40%
Musky
50%
Fruity
40%

Performance

Homme Intense No.196 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.

No.196 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
76%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, woody, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Homme Intense EDP
No.196 Homme Intense EDP
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