What does it smell like?
Main smell: iris and woody. It opens with lavender, moves to iris and ambrette (musk mallow) and dries down to Virginia cedar and vetiver.
- 50 mlfrom €90
- 100 mlfrom €125
- 150 mlfrom €160
- Scent family
- Woody Floral Musk
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Dior Homme Intense notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Dior Homme Intense EDP
Dior Homme Intense EDP carries the name of its own house. It belongs to the Woody Floral Musk family. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
How long Dior Homme Intense stays on skin
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Maison Alhambra Dark Door Intense and Givenchy Gentleman. Base notes like Virginia cedar and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer.
How far Dior Homme Intense spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Maison Alhambra Dark Door Intense and In The Box Intensity.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs €90 to €160, depending on the bottle size and the shop. 50 ml costs about €90, which is about €1.80 per ml. 100 ml costs about €125, which is about €1.25 per ml. 150 ml costs about €160, which is about €1.07 per ml. The 150 ml bottle gives you the most perfume for your money. That puts it in the middle price range.
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Dior Homme Intense dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Maison Alhambra Dark Door Intense (5 shared notes), In The Box Intensity (6 shared notes), Dior Homme (3 shared notes) and Givenchy Gentleman (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Maison Alhambra Dark Door Intense starts from €32.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Dior Homme Intense?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What kind of scent is Dior Homme Intense?
A scent built on iris and woody.
Who created it?
François Demachy created it for Dior in 2011.