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    Dior Homme Parfum vs. Obsidian

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    Obsidian rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dior Homme Parfum vs. Obsidian
    Dior Homme ParfumObsidian
    ConcentrationParfum—
    Launched20142025
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerFrançois Demachy—
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dior Homme Parfum

    Woody
    Iris
    Leather
    Powdery
    Violet
    Animalic
    Floral
    Earthy

    Obsidian

    Woody
    Iris
    Powdery
    Violet
    Leather
    Musky
    Earthy
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    IrisItalian Orange
    IrisCitrus
    Heart
    AmberLeatherRose
    Leather
    Base
    PatchouliSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverAgarwood (Oud)Cedar
    SandalwoodAmbretteCedarwoodOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dior Homme Parfum vs. Obsidian
    Dior Homme ParfumObsidian
    Score3/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Dior Homme Parfum takes the original and amps the intensity. The iris feels richer, the leather deeper, and the oud gives it serious weight. This is Dior Homme for men who have arrived.Dior Homme Parfum
    Obsidian keeps surprising me. The iris and citrus opening feels delicate, then leather dominates and refuses to apologize. By the drydown it settles into something refined and contemplative.Obsidian