Is Pendora Scents Camaro Homme Intense a dupe of Dior Homme Intense?

Homme Intense EDP

Dior by François Demachy Original Statement

Camaro Homme Intense EDP

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Homme Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Homme Intense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2011 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Camaro Homme Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Camaro Homme Intense EDP
$82.99+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at The Fragrance Outlet
Best value $34.48/fl oz (5.0 fl oz (150 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - Camaro Homme Intense EDP
This perfume is a divisive one, lauded by many as a fantastic, affordable DHI clone, especially after maceration. However, a significant minority find the iris too synthetic and the performance underwhelming. It is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for the price, many deem it superb.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Homme Intense EDP A Camaro Homme Intense 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
Camaro Homme Intense EDP

Notes

Homme Intense
Camaro Homme Intense
Shared Notes
Iris Iris 100% vs 43%
Lavender Lavender 100% vs 100%
Cedar Cedar 52% vs 61%
Vetiver Vetiver 47% vs 38%
Only in Camaro Homme Intense
Ambrette Ambrette 31% Pear Pear 26%
Shared Notes
Lavender Lavender 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Iris Iris 100% vs 43%
Only in Camaro Homme Intense
Ambrette Ambrette 31% Pear Pear 26%
Shared Notes
Cedar Cedar 52% vs 61%
Vetiver Vetiver 47% vs 38%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Camaro Homme Intense
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Camaro Homme Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated, powdery iris and woody base make it excellent for dates and formal events, but it's too much for the gym. While some wear it casually, its refined character isn't a perfect fit for all casual settings. Office wear is possible with light application, due to its moderate projection.

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
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