Fragrance Profile

Reviews of Dior Homme Cologne (2007)
by Christian Dior

View the main Dior Homme Cologne page.

Reviews of Dior Homme Cologne

Showing all 7 reviews

Show: 6 positive | 1 neutral | negative


Add your review of Dior Homme Cologne


1036 reviews

Does the original Dior Homme by Olivier Polge really needed a reworking just 2 years into its release? To me this is just a less powdery and less sweet version of the original. With the amber and cocoa left out of the heart, it also comes across as more floral. I find this aspect appealing. But replacing the opening lavender with citrus makes no real difference to me nor should it since the top fades away after 5 minutes anyway. And as palatable as it is, the absence of a drydown further reinforces its image as a poor man's version of Dior Homme. How unfortunate.
18 October 2009


8 reviews

Best leather scent I've ever used, sophisticated and very clear finish.
Still looking for a scent similar to this.
24 March 2009


2 reviews

To me this is better that the original EDT and the much different Dior Homme Sport. I find the cologne to be lighter than the EDT (as it should) with the citrus element not so dominant as others have indicated. Iris on the other hand is what the Cologne is all about, in a very elegant and pleasant way!!!
I've heard that the cologne has been (or soon will be) discontinued. If thats true then its really unfortunate.
19 February 2009


98 reviews

The first impression of Dior Homme Cologne is that it is very citrus-y. This is not unusual for a Cologne. The Citrus note is quite bright though, almost as though a lemon has been freshly squeezed out of the bottle for you.

The great player of Dior Homme, Iris, also makes a wonderful play here in Cologne. It’s a pleasing twist on the original Cologne theme. The Iris note here is made warmer, and more powdery, almost as though another great powdery floral, Helitrope, has been added. Heliotrope reminds me of Ghost Sweetheart, a sticky-sweet powdery-floral feminine. But Tangerine and Orange Blossom both follow the Iris into the heartnoes, and sweeten it somewhat, reminding me of one of the many faces of Guerlain’s beautiful Cologne du 68.

The drydown is again, a very soft Leather, with Iris.
17 December 2008


113 reviews

Though the differences are subtle, I find that I much prefer this reworked Cologne version of Dior Homme to the original EDT. It's got neroli and more bergamot, which lends it a depth and transparency. The powdery feeling is balanced this time with a slight effervescence. It feels a little "cooler" than the original. Also, it wears well in warm weather and after a workout.

You can smell the precision in this one.
11 December 2008


125 reviews

To me just a weaker, more watery and less distinct version of Dior Homme. Why this version when the original has short longevity and very shy sillage? I honestly don't get any fresher or newer notes in this so would not bother to buy as well as DH original. Overall as good as DH if you only want to wear it to work but probably unnecessary as they are too similar. Thumbs up though as the original (thus this) is brilliant. A plus is that it comes in a big 125ml vaporasiteur.
07 December 2008


9 reviews

As a self-confessed Dior Homme junkie and oh-so-occasional appreciator of citrus scents, I was a bit hesitant in buying this untested and given that there was mandarin in the top notes. My fears were unfounded when I got this because it's become one of the best buys this year. It goes on with the citrus and lavender which (for me) quickly fades to concentrate on the iris/orris middle note which is divine. I think I actually get more iris from the cologne than the normal EDT these days, but have taken to a bit of layering - a couple of sprays of cologne and a spray of the EDT for good measure - which increases the longevity all up. On it's own, I probably get about 4(ish) hours out of each on a good day.

I sometimes feel that the regular DH isn't as fragrant as it used to be, but that might be my nose. The cologne now seems to have rebuilt the fragrance and reminds me very much of how I remember it back when it first came out.

25 October 2008

Add your review

You need to be signed in to be able to post your review and access other features. If you are not yet a member you can register here — it's free and simple. Registered members can sign in here

Related Dior Homme Cologne products on eBay

The aim of Basenotes is to collect as much information about as many perfumes as possible. If you have any further information about Dior Homme Cologne by Christian Dior that you wish you share, click here. Although Basenotes strives to be as accurate as possible, errors and omissions may occur. This page may contain links to Internet stores and/or eBay. Basenotes is not connected with these sites and make no guarantees and accepts no responsibility for what you might find as a result of these links, and any future consequences. This page may contain opinions about Dior Homme Cologne by Christian Dior from our visitors. These are the views of the credited author alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Basenotes
 
© copyright 1999 - 2009 Basenotes • www.basenotes.net • BCM Box 1111, London WC1N 3XX, United Kingdom