Thanks for the heads-up. Could you describe how the intense version differs to the original (which I very much like).
I've been wanting to get myself a backup of DHI because it was a limited release, only to find out that every retailer was backordered, and retailers that had stock were charging around $125.
Strawberrynet now has 50ml and 100ml DHI EdP in stock for $55/$75. If you're like me and wanted to stock up, here is an opportunity.
Thanks for the heads-up. Could you describe how the intense version differs to the original (which I very much like).
Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels so good.
As far as i know DHI was only release in a 50ml bottle?
Thanks for the info, I love you!
(I've gone through 5 bottles so far. Sad, isn't it?)
But what is really GREAT is that it's now in a 100ml format for people like me.
Last edited by graffham; 23rd October 2008 at 03:10 AM.
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As far as I knew, it was only available in 50ml, but they're selling 100ml bottles... I know Strawberrynet is SE Asia (hong kong?) based, so they must have access to stock not yet available in the US. Perhaps this is a new production run? I'm not sure (but I hope it's not a screw up!).
As to how it's different - I find that it's less powdery and has a little more oomph with regard to some of the basenotes and background notes. It also lasts much, much, longer. Some people have said that it's more gourmand then original Dior Homme, and I suppose this is true to an extent. I love both versions, and I'd began to despair that I'd never find another Intense bottle for under $125.
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The Dior Homme Intense bottle must be just awesome in 100ml format.
If anyone sees the 100ml Intense in the shops please get a pix of it. I've just emailed Dior about this new size and they are usually very good about replying.
I'm starting to get fidgety here as I am now ENTIRELY out of the Intense................
Last edited by graffham; 24th October 2008 at 12:15 PM.
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My bottle has already shipped - I'll post a pic when it gets here if you don't get a reply first.
Should I write to StrawberryNet for more info? Maybe a picture? I doubt they would list and sell the wrong product. They're usually pretty up on things, and they've been known to carry the more obscure products and sizes.
Yes, please, kindly ask them for a photo of the two sizes to get us drooling.
Have a great weekend.
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I am glad they are bottling large sizes of this "stuff" to clear out the back stock to make more room for Dior Homme Sport!
LOL.... you're just jealous that Dior Homme Sport isn't in 100ml bottles! Now that's a fragrance that, if you like, you should stock up on because once they realize it's a flop they'll stop making it.
Seriously - Is it a flop? Does anyone know if it's been selling well as Sephora?
i asked my friend who works at the local boots how much of it they've sold. 4 bottles in 4 weeks. how much of the normal dior homme had they sold? 2 bottles. he said they usually only sell dior homme to people that already buy it, but these people were 'new' to the fragrance. i'd love to know how well it's been going in the larger stores in the city, but i wont ask them
but i guess the big NEW sign above the sport creates a "halo effect" to highlight the superior dior homme![]()
I'm glad to hear it's doing OK - seriously, I like Dior even though I don't like DHS. While it's true Dior Homme wouldn't appeal to someone looking for something super-masculine, it's been a commercial success - otherwise they wouldn't keep putting out different versions under the same name (cologne, intense, sport) Plus, 'Joe Six Pack' doesn't shop at Sephora anyway
I had an idea - maybe the 100ml size is a tester? The SN website says it's selling them unboxed. Intense must have been sold at retail somewhere, right? And if they sold it at retail it makes sense they'd use testers? Just a theory. We'll all know in a few days.
Today I could try it at last. Much sweeter than the original, for me the resemblance to Guerlain L'Instant eau de parfum is obvious. And albeit the iris is a bit muted down, it is there all along. I sprayed it 10 hours before, and still it lingers.
For me much more wearable for a man than the original or the Cologne version.
Last edited by Sandy; 25th October 2008 at 05:16 PM.
Has anyone actually purchased a 100 (or 50) ml from StrawberryNet? I ordered a 50 ml which arrived today wrapped in bubble wrap. It doesn't seem to last on my skin as much as the other one I have (i.e. I cant smell it there about 1/2 hour after), but boy am I getting a whiff of it from somewhere, so it must be good! Maybe my nose has just stopped smelling it.
I'd be curious as to whether the 100ml is just as good or not, although no reason why it wouldn't.
I ordered the 100ml. It has not yet arrived... where do you live and how long did it take to arrive from Hong Kong?
I'm in Melbourne Australia AKA Down Under. I ordered it Saturday or Sunday, and it was here on the following Thursday.
This is the 50 ml bottle. The labelling on the bottom is etched on rather than a sticker, so don't know if that means anything.
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We're on day 9 since ordering and still no 100ml DHI :-(
Guess it takes a while to get from Hong Kong to Texas...
Just got my 3 100ml bottles. will post pictures in a bit.
Last edited by bbBD; 3rd November 2008 at 08:48 PM.