Dior Homme Intense
François Demachy put lavender at the front of Dior Homme Intense and built everything else to hold it there.
Released
2011
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Nose
House from
France
Retail
$165 / 100ml
Rated
4.49/5
How it moves
The first breath is lavender, and it is loud about it. Then the heart turns up — iris, ambrette and pear — and the whole thing slows down. By evening it is virginia cedar and vetiver, and it is better for it.
What wearers say
24,566 people have rated it, and they land at 4.49 out of 5. That is close to consensus, which almost nothing in this hobby achieves.
- Widely praised as a refined, powdery iris scent with a warm cocoa-vanilla drydown that feels elegant and versatile.
- Reviewers highlight strong longevity and moderate projection, calling it office-safe yet sophisticated enough for formal evening wear.
- A few find the iris makeup-like or too reserved, but most consider it a modern designer benchmark.
Who made it
François Demachy composed it in 2011, for Dior in France. Reformulated in 2011 by François Demachy, this EDP recentred Dior Homme around iris, ambrette and cocoa, becoming a cult, highly rated favourite among men.
Wear it for less
There are 10 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $22 — $143 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
- 01
Camaro Homme IntensePendora Scents 100ml $22 −$143 - 02 D Dior Homme IntensePalermo Perfumes $23 −$142
- 03
Kayaan ClassicAl Wataniah 100ml $30 −$135 - 04
177Blossom Perfumery 100ml $34 −$131 - 05
ObsidianRayhaan $40 −$125 - 06
Velvet IrisAlexandria Fragrances 60ml $48 −$117 - 07
His ConfessionLattafa 100ml $50 −$115 - 08
La CollectionLattafa 100ml $55 −$110 - 09
French Power For MenPerfume Parlour 120ml $99 −$66 - 10
French PowerPerfume Parlour 120ml $99 −$66
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- What smells like Dior Homme Intense?
- We list 10 bottles built to smell like it, including Camaro Homme Intense by Pendora Scents, Dior Homme Intense by Palermo Perfumes, Kayaan Classic by Al Wataniah and 177 by Blossom Perfumery.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Dior Homme Intense?
- Camaro Homme Intense by Pendora Scents, at $22 for 100ml. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Dior Homme Intense is listed at $165 for 100ml. The bottles that smell like it run from $22 to $99.
- Who made Dior Homme Intense?
- It was composed by François Demachy, released in 2011 for Dior.