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

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Homme Intense Eau de Parfum ScentArt View Liquid → Homme Intense EDP
View Liquid → French Power EDP

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 - French Power EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Dior Homme Intense - a fruity fragrance led by Ambrette, Pear, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Homme Intense
French Power
Only in Homme Intense
Lavender 100%
Only in French Power
Ambrette 53% Pear 47%
Shared Notes
Iris 100% vs 53%
Only in French Power
Lavender 46%
Shared Notes
Cedar 52% vs 46%
Vetiver 47% vs 53%

Accords

Homme Intense French Power
95%
Powdery
66%
40%
Fruity
90%
70%
Woody
78%
65%
Sweet
Aromatic
54%
50%
Musky
Powdery shared
95%
66%
Fruity shared
40%
90%
Woody shared
70%
78%
65%
54%
50%

Performance

Homme Intense French Power
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
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.

French Power

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
68%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, woody, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Homme Intense EDP
French Power EDP
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