Dior 2016 EDT

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Jules (2016)

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Dior Jules (2016) is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016. Jules (2016) opens with Green Notes and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Pepper, and Hedione, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, and Canadian Fir Balsam. Dior's Jules (2016) carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Dior Jules (2016) is a challenging beast of a fragrance, a divisive powerhouse harking back to raw, unapologetic masculine perfumery. It's either an old-school masterpiece or a urine-tinged monstrosity, depending on who's sniffing.
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Jules (2016) Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
Galbanum52%
Green Notes48%
Heartas listed
Cyclamen38%
Hedione37%
Pepper25%
Baseas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam39%
Leather38%
Cedar23%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and divisive scent profile (some detect 'urine'), this is not an office-friendly fragrance. It leans more towards formal evenings or specific date settings where a bold, unusual statement is desired, as its potency and depth might overwhelm in casual or sporty contexts.

About

This is a riot of green and earthy masculinity. It explodes with sharp galbanum and herbal notes, immediately commanding attention. As it settles, a dry, slightly animalic leather emerges, underscored by the fresh spice of pepper and the crispness of fir resin and cedar. A subtle floralcy from cyclamen and hedione attempts to soften the edges, but this remains a bold, uncompromising scent that evokes damp earth and aged leather.

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