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    Dior Homme Intense 2011 vs. Dior Homme Original

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    Is Dior Homme Intense 2011 better than Dior Homme Original?

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    LavenderFlorentine iris absoluteVetiver
    iriswoodypowderyfloralvioletearthy

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Dior Homme Intense 2011 and Dior Homme Original?

    Key facts: Dior Homme Intense 2011 vs. Dior Homme Original
    Dior Homme Intense 2011Dior Homme Original
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum IntenseEau de Toilette
    Launched20112011
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerFrançois DemachyFrançois Demachy
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Dior Homme Intense 2011 and Dior Homme Original smell?

    Dior Homme Intense 2011

    Iris
    Woody
    Powdery
    Floral
    Musky
    Aromatic
    Violet
    Earthy

    Dior Homme Original

    Iris
    Woody
    Leather
    Powdery
    Violet
    Animalic
    Oud
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Dior Homme Intense 2011 and Dior Homme Original share?

    Top
    LavenderFlorentine iris absolute
    LavenderBergamotSage
    Heart
    Ecuadorian ambrette seedPear
    Florentine Iris AbsoluteChocolateAmberGuatemala Cardamom
    Base
    Virginia cedarVetiver
    Haitian VetiverLeatherPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Floral Notes
    LavenderFlorentine iris absolute
    LavenderFlorentine Iris Absolute
    Green Notes
    Vetiver
    Haitian Vetiver

    Where they fit

    When and where do Dior Homme Intense 2011 and Dior Homme Original work?

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    Community taste

    Which performs better, Dior Homme Intense 2011 or Dior Homme Original?

    Community verdict: Dior Homme Intense 2011 vs. Dior Homme Original
    Dior Homme Intense 2011Dior Homme Original
    Score4.5/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Dior Homme Intense 2011 and Dior Homme Original?

    Dior Homme Intense 2011 is the rare flank that surpasses its progenitor. The iris feels more concentrated, the ambrette adds warmth that original Dior Homme lacks, and the cedar drydown keeps.Dior Homme Intense 2011
    Iris and cardamom are an unexpected pairing that somehow works perfectly, and the vetiver keeps everything grounded without becoming heavy or medicinal.Dior Homme Original

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    About Dior Homme Intense 2011 vs. Dior Homme Original.