Is The Essence Vault Di Homme - 106 a dupe of Dior Homme?
Homme Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Di Homme - 106 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Homme
- Di Homme - 106
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
An icon of masculine perfumery, Dior Homme Parfum envelops you in rich iris, plush leather, and creamy sandalwood. For the modern gentleman who craves serious elegance and unapologetic presence.
A recognisable nod to Dior Homme's revolutionary powdery iris-and-cacao pairing, though No. 106 flattens the original's cool, lipstick-like iris into something softer and less distinctive, with a shorter-lived leather base.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 dense, powdery iris, leather, and sandalwood give it excellent projection and warmth, making it ideal for fall and winter. Its richness and sophistication also suit the cool freshness of early spring but can be overwhelming in summer heat.
Occasions
Its opulent, powdery-leathery character and strong presence make it perfect for formal events and romantic evenings, but a bit too commanding for the office or sports. Casual wear is possible for those seeking to make a refined statement.
Seasons
The powdery iris and warm cacao suit cooler weather best, where the softness doesn't get lost in humidity.
Occasions
A quietly confident choice for professional settings or understated evenings, rather than a loud statement scent.
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 5 of its 6 notes, including Leather, Lavender, Bergamot
Adds dark chocolate, drops cacao pod and patchouli
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