Homme Original
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2014 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Girl
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Which Should You Buy?
Iris-forward, powdery, and quietly confident, Dior Homme Original redefines masculinity with a creamy, elegant signature. Smooth, gentlemanly, and never brash, it is a benchmark in refined modern perfumery.
This Comme des Garçons collaboration is a divisive beast: some hail it as a cheap niche gem, a love-letter to violet and woods. Others find it a confused, synthetic mess. It's a proper either-you-get-it-or-you-don't situation.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 4% |
| Floral | 21% | 25% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 11% | 8% |
| Sweet | 11% | 12% |
| Warm | 26% | 15% |
| Woody | 28% | 28% |
| Earthy | 23% | 18% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 8% | 13% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The powdery iris and warm spice make this ideal for spring and fall when temperatures are moderate, while its woody-leathery depth holds up well in winter. In summer, the dense, creamy texture can feel heavy in the heat.
Occasions
Its refined, subtle projection and elegant iris-powdery character suit office, date, and formal wear. The sophistication and lack of overt freshness mean it's not suited for sporty or active occasions.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it can work for casual or date settings without being overpowering. The unique, somewhat 'challenging' opening and woody, earthy drydown make it less suited for formal or office environments, where a more universally appealing scent is often preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Aromatic accords and Iris, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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