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No.196 Homme Intense

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Eden Perfumes No.196 Homme Intense is an Eau de Parfum. No.196 Homme Intense opens with Lavender, settles into a heart of Iris, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Vetiver, and Vanilla. Eden Perfumes's No.196 Homme Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Eden's No.196 keeps Dior Homme Intense's signature lavender-iris-vanilla skeleton intact, delivering that powdery, almost suede-like warmth for a fraction of the cost - it just doesn't hold the original's silky, long-haul depth.
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  • Elegant
  • Warm
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No.196 Homme Intense Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Homme Intense by Dior
87%
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Homme Intense the original No.196 Homme Intense inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender100%
Heartas listed
Iris100%
Baseas listed
Vanilla29%
Vetiver29%
Amber23%
Cedar19%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Community season votes for Dior Homme Intense, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Wearers put Dior Homme Intense, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Dior Homme Intense built its reputation on an unusual combination - lavender opening into a powdery iris heart, cushioned by a sweet vanilla-amber base that reads more like suede than cologne. Eden's No.196 leans on that same structure, and the resemblance is immediately recognisable to anyone who knows the original: cool lavender first, then iris taking over with that soft, cosmetic-powder character before cedar and amber add weight underneath. Reviewers who love Dior Homme Intense for its evening-appropriate warmth will find the family resemblance convincing here, even if the dupe trades some of the original's silkiness and lasting power for a simpler, flatter drydown. It's an easy way to test whether the lavender-iris-vanilla combination works for you before committing to the designer price, and performs well enough for a date night or dinner where you want something warm and slightly sweet rather than fresh. Two to three sprays is plenty given how the powdery iris note tends to build.

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