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Dior Homme Intense vs Chanel Egoiste vs Midnight in Paris

post #1 of 45
12/11/12 at 1:23am
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Which of these 3 should I purchase. I'm in college but have a mature personality and dress classy. I've been hearing this raving about DHI, so I might just buy into it; however, I got a little whiff of Chanel Egoiste the other day and I really liked it. MiP have never smelled.

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I should probably add that I like gourmands the most and vanilla, coco, citrus (lemon, orange) smells are my favorite. I'm not too big on woodsy smells but I've grown to appreciate fresh musky smells recently.
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post #2 of 45
12/11/12 at 1:28am
Midnite in Paris!
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post #3 of 45
12/11/12 at 1:31am
I own and like all three, but my favorite is without a doubt, ChanelÉgoïste! Classy, complex, long lasting and just smells damn amazing! I will never be without Égoïste and neither should you One the few scents that make me very happy, when I get a whiff of it from others. I rejoice in their good taste, and my luck catching a whiff of the magnifiscent Chanel Égoïste.
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post #4 of 45
12/11/12 at 1:36am
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I already have Bvlgari Black which I hear is very similar to Midnight in Paris..True?
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post #5 of 45
12/11/12 at 1:50am
Dior Homme Intense for sure. Egoiste is nice as well. I could do without MiP, but lots of folks seem to like it here on BN.
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post #6 of 45
12/11/12 at 2:27am
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Wow I just re-smelled antaeus by Chanel
Lets just add that to the mix of those three above amazing fragrance

It kind of has a feminine touch in the dry down but masculine

If only I could get all 4...
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post #7 of 45
12/11/12 at 3:00am
Dior Homme Intense for sure!
Of all 3 and of course 4! DHI is more classy and better in terms of longevity or projection.
I can easily do without MiP...
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post #8 of 45
12/11/12 at 3:53am
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Out of those the only one I own and enjoy is the Chanel. Egoiste has really grown on me and really can be a mood changer.

You mention that you like gourmands and vanilla. In this case, DHI is probably going to make your shortlist too The Chanel also has a bit of vanilla, but it is subdued, whereas DHI has about 500 vanilla bods in each spray. Maybe that could be your deciding factor

Definitely sample the lot before you buy is my advice!
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post #9 of 45
12/11/12 at 3:58am
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Originally Posted by Fragrance_Extraordinaire View Post

I should probably add that I like gourmands the most and vanilla, coco, citrus (lemon, orange) smells are my favorite. I'm not too big on woodsy smells but I've grown to appreciate fresh musky smells recently.

Then none of the ones you mentioned fit, well maybe DHI 2007.
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post #10 of 45
12/11/12 at 4:06am
Chanel Egoiste , followed by DHI . I haven't tested MiP , but I heard it's similar to Bvlgari Black which is not really my cup of tea .

For you I think DHI would be more appropriate if you're in college .
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post #11 of 45
12/11/12 at 4:08am
Egoïste - No 1.
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post #12 of 45
12/11/12 at 4:24am
E > dhi > mip

It could be that you'd prefer DHI though.
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post #13 of 45
12/11/12 at 4:25am
Great parfumes , truly great, all 3... My choice today would be MiP EDP , based on my passion , trying to find this one for a long time ( Edt is only available for me ) , second place go for DHI vintage, and third Egoist, but my love for Egoist is old and pure, had two bottles and maybe that is a reason why is third placed right now.
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post #14 of 45
12/11/12 at 5:23am
Oh the three I think you would enjoy DHI the most as you like gourmands.

Personally I like MiP better.
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post #15 of 45
12/11/12 at 5:46am
Three good ones there. I would have to go with DHI, then Egoiste and last but not least MIP.
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post #16 of 45
12/11/12 at 7:14am
Can't miss with any of them.
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post #17 of 45
12/11/12 at 7:24am
Based on how you described yourself, I'd say Chanel Egoiste without a doubt. I like DHI and MiP but Egoiste is much better imo.
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post #18 of 45
12/11/12 at 7:58am
I like all three of those, but if I had to chose just 1 it would be Egoiste.
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post #19 of 45
12/11/12 at 8:00am
Neither of the 3 clicked with my taste, but of those choices I would go with DHI. Edit: I saw you now have Antaeus in the mix... If so, definitely I would recommend that one.
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post #20 of 45
12/11/12 at 8:17am
To me Antaeus is totally different than the others, if you want what Antaeus offeres and that is a pure masculin scent the go with that. If on the other hand you want one of the tree my recommendation would be Chanel Egoiste. I like DHI but i like Dior homme more. MiP i have never tried so...
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post #21 of 45
12/11/12 at 8:57am
If you are mature and have style, I would choose Chanel Egoiste or Antaeus. However, I feel Antaeus is a little more casual.
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post #22 of 45
12/11/12 at 9:27am
Egoiste > DHI > Antaeus > MIP

I would definitely sample MIP first. To me, the rubber note was unbelievably overwhelming and actually made my stomach turn.
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post #23 of 45
12/11/12 at 9:37am
Egoiste -- it's a timeless classic masculine fragrance.

DHI and MiP are great as well but could be too sweet, especially with body heat.
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post #24 of 45
12/11/12 at 10:32am
DHI, or consider just Dior Homme.
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post #25 of 45
12/11/12 at 10:53am
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My favorite of those three would be Egoiste. Yours will probably be the Dior
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post #26 of 45
12/11/12 at 12:37pm
dior homme intense
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post #27 of 45
12/11/12 at 1:06pm
Egoiste>Antaeus>DHI>MIP
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post #28 of 45
12/11/12 at 1:20pm
Without a doubt, Dior Homme Intense. #2 Egoiste. #3 Bvlgari Black

And remember folks, use Egoiste responsibly.
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post #29 of 45
12/11/12 at 3:07pm
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I see it's a toss up between DHI and Egoiste. I can't say I'm surprised as both of those are amazing fragrances; however, completely opposite. One being a little daring and sweet while the other a completely masculine fragrance
I'd purchase both but it's Christmas time, got to save for the holidays
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post #30 of 45
12/11/12 at 3:38pm
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I already have Bvlgari Black which I hear is very similar to Midnight in Paris..True?

similar, but owning one doesnt make the other obsolete. mip is sweeter, more powdery and has a little more citrus in it. less leather and rubber, but they are still present.
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post #31 of 45
12/11/12 at 3:45pm
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similar, but owning one doesnt make the other obsolete. mip is sweeter, more powdery and has a little more citrus in it. less leather and rubber, but they are still present.

Now, this is what I wanted to hear. Thanks man.
I love bvlgari black but def thought it could have been a little more powdery with an inclusion of citrus in it. Definitely gonna look to purchase this one after new years.

Can DHI be repulsive in a way? I have a big family reunion for New Years and we're all gonna spend about 5 or so days together at the house, so I was wondering if it would turn off some people if I wore it around them.
I mean who doesn't love coco during winter--but you'd be surprised
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post #32 of 45
12/11/12 at 4:46pm
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Can DHI be repulsive in a way? I have a big family reunion for New Years and we're all gonna spend about 5 or so days together at the house, so I was wondering if it would turn off some people if I wore it around them. I mean who doesn't love coco during winter--but you'd be surprised

I wouldn't use the word "repulsive," but DHI is definitely NOT enjoyed by some people. It's a fragrance that is usually reserved for more formal, specialized occasions and is usually not worn as a daily fragrance.

Yes, many people here love DHI, but there are many here who don't care for it at all. One of the main reasons people don't care for DHI (aside from how strong it is) is because of its very strong iris note.....which many here describe as a "lipstick" smell or a woman's purse. I'm sure you know the smell. If you don't, you'll know it as soon as you smell it. It can be overpowering and usually one or two sprays is enough.

The cocoa smell, to me, doesn't come around fully until late in the fragrance, or until the iris starts to die away. A lot of people mistakenly buy DHI for the cocoa smell and are disappointed when they are overwhelmed by the iris.

If you're wanting a wonderful cocoa fragrance that has a decreased chance of being offensive, is enjoyed by most, and is very high quality, I would recommend Guerlain's L'Instant de Guerlain Extreme, commonly called "LIDGE" here on BN. Or, another alternative, is to buy the less potent Dior Homme for the same overall smell as DHI, but less of the oft offending lipstick note. Still a beautiful scent.
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post #33 of 45
12/11/12 at 9:14pm
I would pick Egoiste. I didn't care for DHI. To my nose, MiP smells like Bvlgari Black + Armani Code, and I didn't really care for Code.
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post #34 of 45
12/11/12 at 11:26pm
+x dhi
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post #35 of 45
12/11/12 at 11:52pm
I'd get either DHI or Egoiste.
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post #36 of 45
12/13/12 at 6:42am
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dior homme intense

100% approved!
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post #37 of 45
12/13/12 at 7:25am
DHI to me just isn't as good as so many describe it to be. I much more prefer DH to DHI. I got my DH (original) fom Sephora and my DHI (reform) from fragrancenet. So idk maybe the juice isn't as fresh, I do get all of the notes that everyone speaks of but DH is far superior imo
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post #38 of 45
12/17/12 at 6:36am
Sample all of them! I DHI after all the hype and found it to be weak and linear, but I'm a huge fan of MIP.

Bulgari Black is simply horrendous...ground up rubber tires have always made me nauseous and it's no different with BB.
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post #39 of 45
12/17/12 at 2:13pm
Dior Homme Intense without a doubt.
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post #40 of 45
12/17/12 at 2:19pm
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DHI to me just isn't as good as so many describe it to be. I much more prefer DH to DHI. I got my DH (original) fom Sephora and my DHI (reform) from fragrancenet. So idk maybe the juice isn't as fresh, I do get all of the notes that everyone speaks of but DH is far superior imo

I agree 100%
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post #41 of 45
12/17/12 at 7:59pm
DHI or Mip
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post #42 of 45
12/17/12 at 8:20pm
Love them all. Right now I'm liking DHI>MIP>Egoiste, but at times I like MIP>DHI. All three are worth owning
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post #43 of 45
12/18/12 at 3:43pm
All 3 are good.

I say Dior Homme Intense is the best.
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post #44 of 45
12/18/12 at 4:49pm
Egoiste unless its original formulation of DHI
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post #45 of 45
12/21/12 at 6:03pm
I have all of them. DHI is love at first sight. Egoiste took some time to appreciate. MIP I did not like in the beginning, I felt that it was too feminen but I love it now. If I had to make a selection,

1. DHI
2.MIP
3.Egoiste
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