DIOR
HOMME PARFUM
2014
PERFUMER
Francois Demachy
Iris
Orange
Leather
Rose
Sandalwood
Ambrette
Oud
CedarWOOD
Contrary to what other sources may state, Dior Homme Parfum has not been reformulated in 2020. Dior Homme Parfum has been notoriously hard to find in certain areas in the world. In earlier years, it was a fragrance that was mainly found at duty-free airport shops. In Europe, availability was better, but not consistent. This sparked many (unfounded) rumors of it being discontinued throughout the years. In 2020, Dior introduced a new 100ml bottle, which bears the same formulation code as the 2014 release. I’ve done multiple side by side comparisons and minor batch -or aging differences aside, I can confirm that at least upon launch, this version is identical to the older 75ml bottles.
‘Dior Homme Parfum represents the quintessence of Dior Homme. A smooth and intense leather fragrance with an unusual concentration. An intensely floral vintage nectar with woody aromas that keep it from falling into caricature. Its sophisticated animality develops differently on each person’s skin to reveal unique facets, like a distinctly recognizable olfactory signature.’ – Dior
Believe the hype! Sure, part of the allure for Dior Homme’s Parfum flanker originates in it’s on-and-off availability worldwide (most notably that for years it’s been hard to get outside of Europe). The being said, in my opinion Dior Homme Parfum could just be the best designer release, ever. It doesn’t come across as the other ones from the already excellent Dior Homme line and it would put most of the higher-end Maison Christian Dior releases to shame.
Dior Homme Parfum is a strong deviation from the original EDT, the Intense or other flankers. It’s mostly a lot heavier, with a healthy dose of leather, made dry by its signature lipsticky iris note. I know that some men in the designer realm are cautious about wearing iris or rose fragrances, but don’t let that rose note in Homme Parfum deter you; it doesn’t come across as a rose fragrance by any means. The same goes for the orange in the opening; it’s there, but it’s not a citrus fragrance.
What you do get is a woody, dry. chalky leather with an uplifting, vibrant and frankly, sexy air.
Performance is also a big reason for it’s well-deserved hype; Dior Homme Parfum excels in both longevity and projection. I’ve used up about half a bottle and I have a back-up bottle for this one, which is something I rarely engage in. As of 2024 I’ve not found a fragrance that I’d say is similar enough to be a real alternative for it, with Boadicea The Victorious Harmonious being the best (but pricier) alternative.
