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Dior Homme Intense 2011, Dior
Iris · 2011

Dior Homme Intense 2011

by Dior
Rating4.5 ★ 24,571 votes
GenderMen
Year2011
Price$$$$Designer
IrisWoodyPowdery
Best for winterNighttime wearstrong sillageLong Lasting
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Collection
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Dark Door Intense Maison Alhambra
Dark Door Intense Maison Alhambra
94% match
Dior Homme Intense 2025 Dior
Dior Homme Intense 2025 Dior
87% match
Dior Homme Intense 2007 Dior
Dior Homme Intense 2007 Dior
85% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
6 notes
topfirst impression
Lavender
heartthe character
IrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear
basethe foundation
Virginia CedarVetiver

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
71
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
52
intimateenormous
Price value49
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean78
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
IrisWoodyPowderyEarthyAromaticVioletFloralLavender
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Main accords

top 10
Iris
Woody
Powdery
Earthy
Aromatic
Violet
Floral
Lavender
Musky
Fruity

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
2%
weak
3%
moderate
24%
long lasting
52%
eternal
19%
Sillage
intimate
6%
moderate
40%
strong
45%
enormous
9%
Season
spring
16%
summer
6%
fall
36%
winter
41%
Time of day
day
30%
night
70%
Gender
female
2%
more female
2%
unisex
20%
more male
35%
male
41%
Value
way overpriced
5%
overpriced
20%
ok
55%
good value
16%
great value
4%

What people say

What people love
elegantdistinguishedscentgoodwintereveningfragranceromanticsituationssophisticatedhighclass
What people criticise
cloyinghotweatherchallengingopeningconfusinginitiallystrongwaxyirisresemblesvintage

Smells similar

by scent profile
94% match
Dark Door Intense Maison Alhambra
Maison Alhambra
iris
87% match
Dior Homme Intense 2025 Dior
Dior
iris
85% match
Dior Homme Intense 2007 Dior
Dior
powderyiris
85% match
Iris Noir Yves Rocher
Yves Rocher
iris

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

LavenderIrisPearAmbrette (Mu…CedarVetiver
topheartbase

Signature pair: Iris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

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The Dior Homme line

17 versions
Original2011Dior Homme
More Cacao, Leather
Less Floral
Fades sooner · Projects less
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2014Parfum
More Leather, Animalic
Less Aromatic
Lasts longer · Projects more
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20202020
More Amber, Citrus
Less Iris
Fades sooner · Projects less
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2022Sport 2021
More Citrus, Fresh Spicy
Less Iris
Fades sooner · Projects less
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2013Cologne 2013
More Citrus, White Floral
Less Iris
Fades sooner · Projects less
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2022Cologne 2022
More Citrus, Fresh Spicy
Less Iris
Fades sooner · Projects less
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Dior Homme Intense 2011 are iris and woody. It opens with Lavender, reveals Iris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow) at its heart, and dries down to Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in autumn and winter, mostly in the evening.

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