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post #1 of 51
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I decreeis the best designer fragrance in existence. That is all, as you were.
post #2 of 51
Haven't smelled it...what's so great about it?
post #3 of 51
Why's it #5 on your list then? JK. Yep it's a good one.
post #4 of 51
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Originally Posted by Awakening950 View Post

I decreeis the best designer fragrance in existence. That is all, as you were.

Actually, I think you'll find that Gucci pour homme II is the best designer ;-)
post #5 of 51
I can't stand it personally, but as long as you love it...
post #6 of 51
Agree it's a very nice scent.
post #7 of 51
Thanks for clearing that up.
post #8 of 51
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Originally Posted by Sol invictus View Post

Actually, I think you'll find that Gucci pour homme II is the best designer ;-)

I have commanded my subjects to deliver a sample of this scent to me. They are feverishly working on this order at this moment. The decree stands until a new one is issued.
post #9 of 51
If that is the case, then how come you have another designer house ahead of DHI in your top 10? lol
post #10 of 51
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Originally Posted by fragnifiscent View Post

If that is the case, then how come you have another designer house ahead of DHI in your top 10? lol

The dare to question the King!!! Off with your head!!!
post #11 of 51
I like it but Fahrenheit is still the KING of the designers in my book!
post #12 of 51
At least one of the best, yes.
post #13 of 51
Part of me would like to try this, but another part of me is scared to, because of the terms I've seen associated with this one: girly, makeup/lipstick smell, sweet, powdery, etc. I'm pretty sure DHI wouldn't be my cup of tea.
post #14 of 51
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Originally Posted by Jack Hunter View Post

I like it but Fahrenheit is still the KING of the designers in my book!

Only as a figurehead. The real power behind the throne is weilded by DHI.

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Originally Posted by bigsteve View Post

Part of me would like to try this, but another part of me is scared to, because of the terms I've seen associated with this one: girly, makeup/lipstick smell, sweet, powdery, etc. I'm pretty sure DHI wouldn't be my cup of tea.

That's nonsense, sure the topnotes have that vibe but the heart off the scent is off the charts. The topnotes are there so that we can more deeply appreciate the rest. The topnotes confuse our senses so that we are more blown away by incredible mid and basenotes. It wouldn't be the same without the iris, lipstick, handbag vibe a the start.
post #15 of 51
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Originally Posted by bigsteve View Post

Part of me would like to try this, but another part of me is scared to, because of the terms I've seen associated with this one: girly, makeup/lipstick smell, sweet, powdery, etc. I'm pretty sure DHI wouldn't be my cup of tea.

Order some small sample. You could be surprised how masculine it is in its darkness. I too dislike too sweet frags but this i don't find too sweet or lipstick-kind.
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post #17 of 51
Can't abide the stuff personally - everyone to their own
post #18 of 51
Not really crazy about DHI, but I agree -- to each his own.





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post #19 of 51
There's only one better: DIOR HOMME EDT
post #20 of 51
Not a bad fragrance, but the best designer in existense, not quite.

As long as you like it, that is most important.
post #21 of 51
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Originally Posted by bigsteve View Post

Part of me would like to try this, but another part of me is scared to, because of the terms I've seen associated with this one: girly, makeup/lipstick smell, sweet, powdery, etc. I'm pretty sure DHI wouldn't be my cup of tea.

I thought the same thing and neglected going anywhere near the Dior Homme line. Big mistake. Can't tell you how many times I've been complemented when wearing DH and DHI by women.
post #22 of 51
Prefer M7 myself, but DHI is one of the few designers that I own and enjoy on the occasions that I wear it. However, if we were to get technical and allow Costume National and Comme des Garçons onto the designer list (although some consider them niche), I wouldn't choose a Dior or YSL for a first pick.
post #23 of 51
Handbag? Lipstick?! Girly Did I get on the wrong ship?
post #24 of 51
One of the best.
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post #26 of 51
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Originally Posted by Roper-Hall View Post

Handbag? Lipstick?! Girly Did I get on the wrong ship?

That's exactly my first impression on DHI. My advice:

Be a man and give it a full wearing. Don't stick your nose where you spray/apply it; smell its sillage instead, just like how others would smell it on you.
post #27 of 51
I have only smelled DH, but it is a wonderful scent indeed.
post #28 of 51
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Originally Posted by NewHaarlem View Post

Don't stick your nose where you spray/apply it; smell its sillage instead, just like how others would smell it on you.

I suggest this for all fragrances. Smelling it with wrist pushed up against nose is not the correct way of assessing a fragrance IMO.
post #29 of 51
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Originally Posted by Jack Hunter View Post

I like it but Fahrenheit is still the KING of the designers in my book!

I agree with this.
post #30 of 51
Sorry to interrupt but Cartier Must Essence is the greatest scent of all time!!!
post #31 of 51
It is wonderful stuff. I think one of the keys is not to use too much. The sillage is intense on DHI. One spray is perfect for me. I can smell myself all day and it's not overpowering with one spray. More than that makes me feel like I've overdone it.
post #32 of 51
Beyond any doubt, standing out amongst so many designer releases, this one succeeding to be rather unique where so many other scents may fail and/or remain too generic.
post #33 of 51
Actually boys, ADG is the king of designers. Just ask the sales associates at any fragrance outlet who has sold the most. DHI bows it's pretty little head in shame at the one true king.

post #34 of 51
Each to his own...personal taste rules, after all. Glad for you. Wear it proudly!
post #35 of 51
I dont think so....I hate it
post #36 of 51
I own it... and kinda like it as a guilty pleasure - but I would be a little reluctant to wear it in public.

I wonder what Tropics would say about this thread.


Anyway, I would have to agree with this:
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Originally Posted by mesaboogie View Post

Actually boys, ADG is the king of designers. Just ask the sales associates at any fragrance outlet who has sold the most. DHI bows it's pretty little head in shame at the one true king.

post #37 of 51
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Originally Posted by dougczar View Post

<snipped>... I wonder what Tropics would say about this thread.

That's not a secret; we all know how he feels about DHI. :-P




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post #38 of 51
DHI is a good scent, I'll give you that, but it is still NO Chanel Égoïste or Dior Fahrenheit for that matter...
post #39 of 51
dh is good but only to most of the fragrance enthusiast, if you where ask a guy on the street if they liked it they would probably say its too sweet and not a pastry sweet but like a wet smooch sweet. its great but it takes the right person to appreciate it. i am guessing this would sell better to women but its good to know this is marketed to men and not to many wear it.
post #40 of 51
Chanel Antaeus is No 4 on the list
Dior Homme Intense is No. 5 on same list

Should not Antaeus then be your favorite designer scent ?
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post #42 of 51
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Originally Posted by cameron View Post

I suggest this for all fragrances. Smelling it with wrist pushed up against nose is not the correct way of assessing a fragrance IMO.

I agree. Unless you walk around with your nose in your wrist and ask others to do the same. This isn't wine testing.
post #43 of 51
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Originally Posted by stanmar View Post

Chanel Antaeus is No 4 on the list
Dior Homme Intense is No. 5 on same list

Should not Antaeus then be your favorite designer scent ?

The number beside the fragrance is not a rating but simply a quantity. My opinion on the order of my top ten changes so often that I don't bother to change the order. I suppose it would be more accurate to eliminate the numbers and just list them.
post #44 of 51
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Originally Posted by Sol invictus View Post

Actually, I think you'll find that Gucci pour homme II is the best designer ;-)

will have to disagree DHI is better :P
post #45 of 51
By what authority do you make this decree?
Regards,
Renato
post #46 of 51
"The Great Way is not difficult for those who do not pick or choose."
post #47 of 51
I've not yet smelled DHI and from reading the many comments about it I am curious.
The best designer fragrance I've ever tried is Third Man by Caron. And if you don't count Caron as a designer house, Gucci Nobile, though not currently on my signature list, is my favorite.
post #48 of 51
Imo the original vintage Dior Homme is better than DHI. But the reigning king of designer is indeed AdG.
post #49 of 51
AGREED
post #50 of 51
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Originally Posted by Stayclose View Post

dh is good but only to most of the fragrance enthusiast, if you where ask a guy on the street if they liked it they would probably say its too sweet and not a pastry sweet but like a wet smooch sweet. its great but it takes the right person to appreciate it. i am guessing this would sell better to women but its good to know this is marketed to men and not to many wear it.

I don't know about that. They have a movie star in the ad campaign, they've got Guy Ritchie to do a mini-commercial, and I've seen ads (sometimes two page spreads) in GQ for DH, DHI, and DHS. I'm willing to bet Dior did the market research and the numbers were favorable. Just sayin'...
post #51 of 51
DH is pretty close to the top on that spreadsheet from the most complimented thread...
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