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Dior Homme Original, Dior
Iris · 2021

Dior Homme Original

by Dior
Rating4.6 ★ 1,524 votes
GenderMen
Year2021
Price$$$$Designer
IrisAromaticEarthy
Best for fallDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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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 →
3 notes
topfirst impression
Tuscan Iris
heartthe character
Guatemalan Cardamom
basethe foundation
Vetiver

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
54
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 →
34
intimateenormous
Price value50
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean75
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
IrisAromaticEarthyWarm SpicyWoodyPowderyVioletGreen
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Iris
Aromatic
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Violet
Green

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
3%
weak
9%
moderate
59%
long lasting
28%
eternal
2%
Sillage
intimate
14%
moderate
71%
strong
13%
enormous
1%
Season
spring
28%
summer
15%
fall
30%
winter
27%
Time of day
day
51%
night
49%
Gender
female
2%
more female
1%
unisex
23%
more male
44%
male
30%
Value
way overpriced
6%
overpriced
14%
ok
57%
good value
20%
great value
3%

What people say

What people love
beautifulfragrancesignaturescentworthyseductiveiriscocoaaccordmemorable
What people criticise
moderatelongevitysubtleprojectionpolarizinglipstickmakeupbagaromalimitedavailabilityoutside

Smells similar

by scent profile
88% match
My Love Has the Colour of the Night Floraïku
Floraïku
woodypatchouli
86% match
Fog Henry Rose
Henry Rose
woodyearthy
85% match
Iris Silver Mist Serge Lutens
Serge Lutens
iris
85% match
9.0 Zara Zara
Zara
iris

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

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

Tuscan IrisCardamomVetiver
topheartbase

Signature pair: Cardamom and Vetiver

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The Dior Homme line

17 versions
Original2011Dior Homme
More Cacao, Leather
Less Green
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2011Intense 2011
More Floral, Lavender
Less Warm Spicy
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2014Parfum
More Leather, Floral
Less Aromatic
Lasts longer · Projects more
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20202020
More Musky, Amber
Less Iris
Lasts longer
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2022Sport 2021
More Citrus, Fresh Spicy
Less Iris
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2013Cologne 2013
More Citrus, White Floral
Less Iris
Fades sooner
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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 Original are iris and aromatic. It opens with Tuscan Iris, reveals Guatemalan Cardamom at its heart, and dries down to Vetiver. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and autumn, day or night.

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