Is Noted Aromas Zagreb a dupe of Dior Homme Intense?

Zagreb EDP

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Homme Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Homme Intense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2011 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Zagreb Eau de Parfum bottle Zagreb EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

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.
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Our Verdict - Zagreb EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Dior Dior Homme Intense (2011) - lavender, iris and vetiver translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Homme Intense EDP A Zagreb EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Homme Intense EDP
Zagreb EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Iris 100% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Cedar 52% vs 44%
Vetiver 47% vs 56%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Homme Intense Zagreb
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Zagreb

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Iris-lavender-vetiver versatile across cool seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Office and formal evening - powdery iris reads polished.

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.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Vetiver, Cedar, Lavender

Key Differences

Adds ambrette and pear

Where to buy

Homme Intense EDP
Zagreb EDP

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