To get straight to the point: Yes, the naming by Dior is very unfortunate, and yes, the scent has nothing to do with the earlier "Hommé." But that's exactly why I like it so much; the iris note is completely absent, and the fragrance is fresh, spicy, and woody.
I would like to leave a detailed description of the scent development to others, as there are plenty of excellent reviews out there. Just this much: The top note starts off bombastically: fresh, citrusy, slightly woody. The citrusy fruitiness fades quickly, and what remains is an increasingly woody scent, but the freshness surprisingly lasts a long time. At no point is it too heavy or intrusive. And that's exactly what I love about this fragrance: I don't want to disturb anyone with my perfume. I wear all scents close to the body and I'm not a fan of being smelled two meters away. Dior Homme fulfills this perfectly; it is fresh, masculine, doesn't clash, and yet has character. Despite having a large collection, I've noticed that I really almost exclusively reach for Dior Hommé; the scent simply works all the time.
I can only encourage everyone to test the fragrance without being bothered by its name. It is the "new" man, interpreted by Dior. Modern yet somehow classic, fresh and unobtrusive. In my opinion, absolutely worthy of being a signature scent, though for others it might be a bit boring. But that's the beauty of it: everyone perceives scents differently.
I think this one is absolutely unfairly criticized here. The Ur Homme is already a great scent, and the Ur Intense is even better. Unfortunately, the latter was ruined by the reformulation.
This Homme 2020 is really a modern fragrance; it works anytime and anywhere and just appeals to everyone. Sure, the longevity and sillage could be better, but overall it's sufficient.
This Homme 2020 is really a modern fragrance; it works anytime and anywhere and just appeals to everyone. Sure, the longevity and sillage could be better, but overall it's sufficient.