Fragrances inspired by Homme Eau de Toilette
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Homme
- Desert Star
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both Dior Homme 2020 and Armaf's Desert Star share a woody-musky DNA, they diverge significantly in intensity and vibe.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Cedar, Cashmere Wood, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds amber, drops elemi and iso e super
Choose Desert Star when
You want a powerful, long-lasting fragrance.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cashmere wood and cedar, drops cacao pod and cardamom
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Vetiver, Musk
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and ginger, drops bergamot and cashmere wood
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Pink Pepper, Musk, Cedar
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cashmere wood, drops galbanum and incense
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds grapefruit and pepper, drops bergamot and cashmere wood
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Vetiver, Musk, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds ambergris and ginger, drops cashmere wood and cedar
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Vetiver, Musk
The main difference
Adds amber and canadian fir balsam, drops bergamot and cashmere wood
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Cedar, Cashmere Wood, Musk
The main difference
Adds apple and cardamom, drops bergamot and iso e super
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
The full method, and what to look for in a dupe. Prices are UK retail and change often. Check before buying.
Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Dior. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.