One of the best kept secrets for a good modern men’s fragrances has to be Dior Homme Intense.
This eau de parfum is such a fantastic fragrance, and is perfect for the colder months of Autumn and Winter. I’ve owned it for several years but it’s never been a solid favourite of mine.
That’s kind of changed in recent times as I’ve rediscovered this gem.
Here’s what this aftershave is all about.
What Does Dior Homme Intense Smell Like?
As soon as you smell Dior Homme Intense you’ll instantly know it’s a man’s fragrance. It oozes masculinity, with a warm and woody smell from the cedarwood and vetiver.
It has a sweet and creamy style to it too, with vanilla really shining through on this one.
Other notes include lavender and iris, giving it some purple and ambery notes.
Overall I class Dior Homme Intense as a soft woody and vanilla fragrance, refined for a modern gent that smells inviting.
Dior Homme Intense Notes
Top Notes – Lavender
Heart Notes – Iris, Ambrette seed
Base Notes – Virginia cedarwood, Vetiver, Vanilla
Fragrance Accords
How Long Does Dior Homme Intense Last?
When it comes to longevity, Dior Homme Intense lasts a pretty good amount of time. I was able to get around 8 hours with this. Since it’s an EDP that’s not too impressive, but for a fragrance in general, it’s pretty decent.
How Strong Is Dior Homme Intense?
When it comes to strength, Dior Homme Intense isn’t the strongest just like it’s not the longest lasting. But you will smell it on you, and those close by could get a whiff too.
How Many Sprays Do You Need?
For applying Dior Homme Intense, I usually just go for the normal 6 – 8 sprays. This would be in the usual places to apply aftershave. That is 3x neck, 2x chest, 1x nape and occasionally 2x wrists.
This is a scent you could overspray, but you don’t want to over-do it. Although it’s not incredibly strong, it does feel heavy once you’re wearing it.
Dior Homme Intense Pros And Cons
Pros
- Beautiful smell
- A gentlemanly and grown up type of scent
- Masculine, but still modern and refined
- Subtle, but makes an impression
- Exclusivity – Not too many guys wear this
Cons
- It’s not a super strong impact scent
- Only works it’s best in colder temperatures and on evenings
Dior Homme Intense Fragrance Bottle
For it’s simplicity, I really do like the Dior Homme Intense bottle. It may look like a basic squared bottle, it feels premium in hand.
The clear glass is chunky, you can see the aftershave in the bottle which shines it’s golden shine. It has minimal branding to the front that reads Dior Homme Intense.
I have a 50ml bottle, with a 100ml and even 150ml bottles also being available.
What Clothes To Wear With Dior Homme Intense
I see this scent as a sophisticated guy’s type of scent, so the clothing will have to match. Wearing smart casual, smart clothing or formal wear will be the perfect pairing to this scent.
For an outfit this could be a clean smart shirt with dark jeans, a blazer, smart knitwear or go the whole way with a suit.
You can of course wear something a bit more casual, but I feel that this scent is best suited to a smart-casual or smart outfit.
When To Wear Dior Homme Intense
As already mentioned, Dior Homme Intense is mostly suited to the colder temperatures, and on an evening too. That means this warming scent works well in Autumn and Winter.
Wearing this on a lads night out, date night or to an evening function will work well.
Who Is Dior Homme Intense For?
The younger guys may not appreciate this scent as much an an older guy, because it’s quite subtle in it’s way. I think 25+ years old it works best, with more youthful options such as Dior Sauvage EDT being available for the younger crowd.
This one can go all the way up to 50+, as it’s a mature scent that’s well rounded for anyone looking for that gentleman style.
Is Dior Homme Intense Worth It?
When it comes down to it, you can get a bottle of Dior Homme Intense for around £85 for a 50ml bottle. That’s in the ball park of Sauvage, Bleu De Chanel and the likes.
When I smell this I feel luxury, a premium scent, so I think that in the current market, Dior Homme Intense is worth the price, and worth owning too.
Where To Buy Dior Homme Intense
You can grab a bottle of Dior Homme Intense from all the usual spots. Expect to pay £85, £118 and £147 for the 50ml, 100ml and 150ml bottles respectively.
Dior Homme Intense Fragrance Details
Longevity – Dior Homme Intense is an EDP, and I was able to get around 8 hours with this. Not super long for an EDP, but still plenty long enough to get you through most evenings.
Projection – The projection is reasonable, it’s subtlety means that you’ll smell it, but that doesn’t travel too far.
Best season to wear – Autumn/Winter
Scent type – Woody/Sweet/Warm
Age Recommendation – 25+
Best Worn – Evening, Formal, Smart Casual
Top Notes – Lavender
Heart Notes – Iris, Ambrette seed
Base Notes – Virginia cedarwood, Vetiver, Vanilla
And there you have it, Dior Homme Intense EDP, an underrated fragrance that you should own. When it comes to men’s aftershaves, this is a sophisticated and inviting scent that’s truly a gentleman’s fragrance.
For a subtle, nice and warming scent in the cooler nights, this is worth considering.
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