The smell in short
Main smell: woody and patchouli. It opens with iris, moves to amber and dries down to patchouli and vetiver.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Homme (New) 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
A closer look at Dior Homme (New) EDC
Dior is the house behind Homme (New) EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
More from Dior
The house has 81 perfumes here, led by Dior Homme Intense, Poison and Sauvage Elixir.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €179. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Marks & Spencer Soft Iris unisex and Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense.
Homme (New) sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Le Labo Iris 39 unisex spreads further.
Is Homme (New) long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense and Le Labo Iris 39 unisex last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Homme (New) dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Marks & Spencer Soft Iris unisex (6 shared notes), Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense (5 shared notes), Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (5 shared notes) and Les Indemodables Musc Des Sables unisex (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Can women wear Homme (New)?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Homme (New)?
People who enjoy woody and patchouli smells.