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A fresher Homme Intense
I was surprised to find this is a fresher version of Dior Homme Intense. It's woody iris, fruity-flowery aspect, and leather. This fragrance is chill and easier to wear than Intense, and I'd say better overall. One big advantage is that Intense smells questionably for half an hour after application, while this smells good right from the start.
Homme Parfum is similar to Givenchy Gentleman EDP Reserve Privee because of the boozy note, and maybe even more similar to Givenchy Gentleman EDP Boisee because of the fruity note. Parfum is more complex and sophisticated, Boisee is simpler and more energetic, but they are very much alike.
Performance is not as great as the charts would suggest, about an average to good EDP, the longevity is certainly not eternal. That surprised me too, I expected better performance from a parfum. Still an outstanding fragrance.
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Homme Parfum is similar to Givenchy Gentleman EDP Reserve Privee because of the boozy note, and maybe even more similar to Givenchy Gentleman EDP Boisee because of the fruity note. Parfum is more complex and sophisticated, Boisee is simpler and more energetic, but they are very much alike.
Performance is not as great as the charts would suggest, about an average to good EDP, the longevity is certainly not eternal. That surprised me too, I expected better performance from a parfum. Still an outstanding fragrance.
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Absolutely spot on! I also find it slightly lighter than Intense. There's a soapy aspect in the drydown in this one, maybe that's why?