Dior Homme Intense, audacity at its peak. The house of Dior was founded in 1947 by Christian Dior. At the end of the Second World War, this young fashion enthusiast breathed change, beauty, and renewal into the industry. Now a giant of luxury, the Dior brand embodies elegance and excellence. The first men's fragrance was launched in 1966: Eau Sauvage.
A true icon of men's perfumery, Dior Homme is a fragrance that needs no introduction, so far-reaching is its reputation. Created in 2005, it fits within the same classic and contemporary register as Dior fashion. Floral and woody, it continues to win over men across the globe with its understated classicism and quiet charisma. Year after year, Dior Homme reinvents itself. In autumn 2008, to warm up the winter, it was given a more intense version. So what is the truth about this fragrance, bolder than its elder? Here is our review of this rather audacious perfume.
Olfastory’s review
Dior Homme Intense, a fragrance between power and elegance
Dior Homme Intense is a fragrance worn like a suit. As the third installment of the Dior trilogy, it also proves to be the boldest fragrance of the saga. Ideal for evening wear or cold winter days, it comes across as intense, seductive, and infinitely sophisticated. Since it does not go unnoticed, it is best avoided on the hottest days, at the risk of becoming too heady. Dior Homme Intense does not shy away from its fiery temperament. Nevertheless, it remains very refined. So if it had to be compared to a fashion item, it would undoubtedly be a perfectly tailored tuxedo, of the kind Dior has the art of crafting.
The noble and surprising ingredients in Dior Homme Intense
Dior Homme Intense is a surprising fragrance, blending traditional ingredients with other, more unexpected raw materials. Indeed, it opens on top notes of lavender and carrot. Its heart, meanwhile, contains one of the noblest ingredients in the entire perfumer's palette: iris. A particularly expensive flower, it is also highly prized for its many facets. Unfurling its powdery breath here, it is joined by gourmand, slightly bitter cocoa. Little by little, the woods gain more presence. The base notes of Dior Homme Intense notably contain vetiver, patchouli, and cedar. Vanilla wraps the whole in its sweet, exotic breath, while ambrette heightens its animalic quality. Dior Homme Intense proves to be a far more intense fragrance than its predecessors. From there, it leaves behind a genuine woody addiction.
Dior's bottle turns darker
Finally, on the aesthetic side, Dior Homme Intense clearly echoes its new woody facet. The shape of its bottle remains largely the same as before. However, its visual turns darker. The transparency of its glass becomes smokier, particularly around its cap. In this way, Dior ensures a perfect harmony between its fragrance and its visual. Contemporary in design, the Dior Homme Intense bottle blends the delicacy of glass with a thick, opaque steel tube. Its amber-colored juice, meanwhile, proves just as elegant as it is masculine.