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    Side by side

    Alchemists Iris vs. Dior Homme Intense 2011

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Dior Homme Intense 2011 rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Alchemists Iris vs. Dior Homme Intense 2011
    Alchemists IrisDior Homme Intense 2011
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum Intense
    Launched20202011
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerNathalie Gracia-CettoFrançois Demachy
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Alchemists Iris

    Powdery
    Iris
    Lavender
    Musky
    Violet
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber

    Dior Homme Intense 2011

    Iris
    Woody
    Powdery
    Floral
    Musky
    Aromatic
    Violet
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LavenderRosemaryBergamot
    LavenderFlorentine iris absolute
    Heart
    Iris FlowerWhite Flowers
    Ecuadorian ambrette seedPear
    Base
    MuskAmberVanilla
    Virginia cedarVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Alchemists Iris vs. Dior Homme Intense 2011
    Alchemists IrisDior Homme Intense 2011
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

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    Real talk

    The powdery iris doesn't wait politely. It takes over the drydown and doesn't apologize. If you've steered clear of iris because you've only met the clinical kind, this one earns back the name.Alchemists Iris
    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