Is Lattafa La Collection D'antiquités 1886 a dupe of Dior Homme Intense?
Homme Intense EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2011 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
La Collection D'antiquités 1886 EDP
While both fragrances explore powdery, woody, and sweet facets with a cedar backbone, they diverge significantly in execution. Dior Homme Intense is a refined, crowd-pleasing iris fragrance with a creamy, modern appeal. Lattafa 1886, however, is a riskier interpretation of the iris theme, introducing a white chocolate accord that can be perceived as either sophisticated or off-putting, even sour. Dior offers confident elegance, while Lattafa is a bolder, more experimental choice. Price is also a factor, Dior being in the premium tier.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Homme Intense
- La Collection D'antiquités 1886
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a more refined and mass-appealing iris fragrance.
- You want a versatile and elegant scent for any occasion.
- You appreciate high-quality ingredients and smooth blending.
- You prefer to stick with tried-and-true designer fragrances.
- You're looking for a unique and daring iris experience.
- You enjoy fragrances with a polarizing, challenging edge.
- You want to experiment with a white chocolate iris blend.
- You're on a budget but want a unique, complex fragrance.
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.
This is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, divisive and certainly not a safe blind buy. For some, it's a sophisticated, creamy iris dream with a white chocolate twist, but for others, it's clunky, sour, or even reminiscent of rotting wood. Sample first, or prepare for a wild ride.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Iris
18% share of the perfume
Jasmine
8% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
8% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
5% share of the perfume
Cedar
4% share of the perfume
Iris
43%
vs
17%
Cedar
20%
vs
4%
White Chocolate
16% share of the perfume
White Tobacco
11% share of the perfume
Vanilla
9% share of the perfume
Jasmine
8% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
8% share of the perfume
Bergamot
7% share of the perfume
Musk
6% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
5% share of the perfume
Mate
4% share of the perfume
Patchouli
4% share of the perfume
Lavender
24% share of the perfume
Bergamot
7% share of the perfume
Mate
4% share of the perfume
Iris
43%
vs
17%
Jasmine
8% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
8% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
5% share of the perfume
Cedar
4% share of the perfume
White Chocolate
16% share of the perfume
White Tobacco
11% share of the perfume
Vanilla
9% share of the perfume
Musk
6% share of the perfume
Patchouli
4% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
The powdery, sweet, and warm spicy accords make it unsuitable for vigorous activities but ideal for cooler weather dates and formal events. While some describe it as comforting for casual wear, its unique and sometimes polarising character makes it less of an office crowd-pleaser.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Cedar, Iris
Adds bergamot and cinnamon, drops lavender and vetiver
Where to buy
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