Power Intense For Men

Power Intense chases the refined signature of Dior Homme Parfum 2014 - the powdery iris-and-leather masterwork that has been discontinued and dearly missed. It opens with a luminous, powdery burst of Tuscan iris lifted by a sliver of Italian orange, that elegant floral-citrus sharpness the original is loved for. The heart turns darker and more sophisticated with supple leather and a smoky rose, that sensual contrast at the core of the scent. The drydown is woody and subtly animalic: creamy sandalwood, dry cedar, a touch of oud and soft ambrette musk. Against the original it does a faithful job of the recognisable shape and the powdery-leather mood - wearers report it sits almost halfway between Dior Homme and Dior Homme Intense, reading a shade darker, warmer and sweeter, without the thick richness of Intense. Performance is strong, with reviewers citing seven to eight hours and good projection, though it falls short of the legendary 10-14 hour beast-mode of the original. What you get is the elegant, hard-to-find iris-leather signature for a fraction of the cost. Versatile across the cooler months and wearable in spring, fitting for formal wear, evenings, dates and the office.