Scentrack:
Electronic - Disappointed
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| Source: Dior |
I was really excited for
this release from the house of Dior, for around 3.5 minutes. After seeing the
note list and realizing that iris expelled, I assumed Dior turned its attention
to younger demographics and current trends in perfumery for the Dior Homme
label. Personally, I have no problem with that. Companies have to earn money
and follow the trend, yet I feel a little bit sad that this creation was
released under Dior Homme label. Original Dior Homme was a beautiful aquarelle of
iris, cacao and dry fruits. It was a trendsetter that tested masculinity, and blatantly
copied by numerous brands. Unfortunately, in my opinion, I have to report that
new Dior Homme 2020 is none of that. Dior Homme 2020 is like a compilation of
contemporary bestsellers, like the “best of “ fragrance album, made of several creations.
From the beginning one could smell the spicy aspect of Bleu de Chanel from the
pepper note, and Sauvage-like part of bergamot and ambrox. Of course, there is
also a tribute to Terre d’Hermes by strong Iso E Super. In the base I can sense
some vetiver in a Guerlain Homme manner. Voila, mish mash is served.
In my opinion, Dior Homme
2020 is far less than the sum of its parts. It is just a bland creation, unrecognizable
between dozen other releases. Wearing Dior Homme 2020 nobody will smell bad,
just OK, and this should not be sufficient for a brand like Dior. Most probably
will be commercially very successful just by the inertia from the Dior name.
This Christmas’ ideal present for the person we even do not know. At least,
they left “original” Dior Homme in the production. For the time being.
Longevity/ Projection
Average (6-8 hrs) / Moderate
Suggested Wearing
Daytime / Work, Casual
Alternatives
Chanel Bleu de Chanel line
Dior Sauvage line
Hermes Terre d’Hermes
Guerlain Homme line
Pros
Smells OK
Acceptable to everyone
Cons
The creature made of other fragrances’
parts
Smells just OK
Acceptable to everyone
Steep pricing
Rating
5.5/10
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