A new Dior Homme, even more virile and sensual Christian Dior always had a very free vision of fashion: having founded his house just after the war, in 1947, he brought a wind of change into the daily lives of women and men. This is how he became the undisputed giant of luxury and French elegance.
In 2020, the house of Dior decided to reinvent one of its most famous fragrances: the iconic masculine essence Dior Homme this time becomes an Eau de Toilette! And do not think this is a mere small transformation, altering just a few details of its original formula. In fact, Dior opted for a complete reformulation of its fragrance. Indeed, Dior Homme Eau de Toilette had already been created in 2011. This time, it is an entirely different version of its scent, once again created by perfumer François Demachy, the house's exclusive nose. So what ingredients account for its new originality? Dior sets aside the floral, powdery side for a fragrance that is now much woodier.
Dior Homme Eau de Toilette opens with a very sharp, spicy start
Although he is a particularly refined man, the wearer of Dior Homme Eau de Toilette is not lacking in temperament, and this is noticeable from the top notes of this fragrance. This fragrance opens with a very refreshing, peppery blend. Dior Homme Eau de Toilette first contains bergamot, a fruit born of a cross between the bitter orange tree and the lemon tree. This makes for a very lively, sharp composition. However, to balance out this initial freshness, Dior Homme Eau de Toilette also contains pink pepper, a much warmer and spicier element. Elemi, in turn, rounds out its top notes. Full of originality, this element is a resin from the Philippines, at once lemony, aromatic and peppery.
Woods take center stage in the heart of Dior Homme Eau de Toilette
While woody notes are often present in the base of fragrances, they are much less common in their heart. Yet the house of Dior decided to place them at the center of this fragrance. Dior Homme Eau de Toilette lets its full masculinity express itself through a duo of cedar and patchouli. These elements give this fragrance structure and lend it absolute persistence. As a result, its elegance and refinement never fade over the hours. To soften the whole, cashmere wood has nonetheless been added to this blend, immediately giving this juice a sense of comfort.
When vetiver lights up with white musks
Finally, still in a very masculine register, Dior Homme Eau de Toilette concludes with vetiver. Harvested in Haiti, this wood has a highly identifiable scent, unlike any other. It comes across as slightly earthy, green and smoky. Many consider that it gives off a scent close to that of undergrowth. Here, vetiver is lit up with white musks. Rich in multiple facets, this fragrance gives off a multifaceted sillage, while proving both masculine and creamy. Dior Homme Eau de Toilette stands far from the clichés of masculinity. In this sense, it is an undisputed symbol of modern virility.