Before Sauvage, Dior Homme Intense was the “crowd-pleaser” king. You can find many colognes in the market that have tried to replicate this fragrance.
But, what are the best smelling alternatives of Dior Homme Intense?
Good News! Now you don’t need to spend your precious hours to find the answer.
Because I have tried the original fragrance and several alternatives to find some top clones of Dior Homme Intense.
Read on to find a cologne that matches your budget and personality.
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What fragrances are similar to Christian Dior Homme Intense?
Christian Dior Homme Intense is the intense version of an already popular fragrance called Christian Dior Homme. The Intense version was made by Francois Demachy and was released in 2007.
The top note of Dior Homme Intense is lavender. The middle notes are iris, ambrette, and pear. The base notes are cedar and vetiver.
Dior Homme Intense opens with an incredibly elegant and smooth scent of Lavender. Wit it, a hint of iris give the scent that powdery smooth feel, while there’s also a luxurious sweetness that you’ll get from ambrette and pear.
As the cologne starts to dry down, you’ll start to get some warm woody notes, although they stay relatively in the background. This fragrance is all about the sweet and powdery scent of iris.
So, here are the best clones of Dior Homme Intense:
Valentino Uomo Intense
Middle notes: Jasmine, Iris, Rose
Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Ambroxan, Cedar.
I’ve always wondered, Can an inspired fragrance smell better than the original?
I didn’t know the answer until I tried Valentino uomo intense.
Valentino uomo intense opens with a blast of iris paired with mandarin orange and clary sage. It’s very similar to Dior homme Intense, but not as harsh or powdery like that one. Instead, the iris here is very pleasant and masculine, due to the combination of vanilla and lather in the dry-down.
Oh, the heavenly blend of iris and vanilla! I can’t prise it enough. After the hints of citrus in the opening, My favorite part if the dry-down starts with sweet, charming vanilla and iris all the way to the end.
What makes this better than DHI? Well for me, the Tonka bean in the middle and the dark leather base. When iris and vanilla blends with these notes, the scent becomes so sexy, elegant and mysterious.
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Naturally, you’d expect outstanding performance at this price and Valentino uomo doesn’t disappoint. It lasts 8-10 hours on me with strong projection for the first 4 hours. The sillage is very noticeable when you enter a room.
Look, after comparing the price of these two colognes, you might wonder why am I choosing the Pricier one over Dior Homme Intense.
Well, don’t take it from me, but Jeremy himself suggested Valentino over Dior Homme Intense. After trying the two fragrances myself, I wholeheartedly agree with him.
There are 2 reasons to choose this over DHI.
First, this to me feels like a spicier and more masculine rendition of Dior’s cologne.
Second, you’re still getting the powdery- lipstick vibe of DHI, but it’s very balanced here with the Tonka bean and leather notes.
Moreover, this scent DNA is very unique and attractive. So be ready to hear “what fragrance is that?” with lots of compliments from the ladies when you wear this.
A TIP:
If you’re a fan of freshly brewed coffee scent , get the Valentino uomo cologne inted of this intense flanker. That one has a warm nutty chocolate coffee middle and it’s a very unique scent, I must say.
WHEN TO WEAR:
This cologne is incredibly versatile. You can pair it nicely with a leather jacket as well as a business suit. Everyone will react the same to this gorgeous scent.
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY :
- Almost 100% similar to Dior Homme Intense.
- Beast Mode fragrance.
- Compliments getter.
- Versatile cologne for all occasions.
- Lucrative shiny Black bottle.
- Better juice quality than other clones.
Armaf Futura La Homme
Continuing the trend of making budget-friendly clones, Armaf has made yet another successful alternative of Dior Homme Intense with an insanely cheap price tag.
In fact, this is the cheapest option out of all the fragrances here.
But, can you still get the feeling of DHI at this price?
Yes, Happy to report that you can. The prominent notes here are iris and vanilla, with the added warmth of amber and leather. So you can imagine how both of these colognes smell alike.
Since this is a budget option, I was expecting average performance.
But to my surprise it lasted up to 6 hours. Although the projection was moderate.
In a word, this Armaf cologne has captured the sweet powdery essence of DHI and offers it for one fifth of the cost of that.
So if you’re short on budget and want to feel how DHI smells, this is the ideal option for you.
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WHEN TO WEAR:
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY:
- Inexpensive Dior Homme Intense clone.
- Excellent underrated fragrance.
- Strong fruity opening.
Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum
Middle notes: coal, metallic notes, watery notes, soil, and lavender.
Base notes: ambroxan and patchouli.
This is like a darker and spicier version of Dior Homme Intense, with half of the price of that cologne. You won’t get a better deal than this.
Right after spraying, I got a strong black pepper scent. But don’t worry, the familiar lavender note of DHI reveals itself after a while. This iris adds a pleasant cry texture to this cologne.
The middle is all spices like Cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. It differs a bit from DHI scent due to the sweet balsamic tolu.
Finally, all of these notes are entangled by a dark creamy vanilla and earthy patchouli. So if you like iris and these two notes, Gentleman EDP should be right up your alley.
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Although this cologne lasts for 6-7 hours, it projects moderately for the first few hours and then settles into a powdery Sweet vanilla-iris scent.
Justifying the name, this cologne from Givenchy is a must for any Gentlemen’s fragrance collection.
WHEN TO WEAR:
Moreover, you can pair this with a smart casual dress too. Who knows, this can be your signature office scent.
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY:
- Excellent performance.
- Compliment is a guarantee.
- Versatile cologne for all occasions.
- Top value deal for the price.
- Luxurious bottle design.
Prada L’Homme Intense
Middle notes: coriander and black pepper.
Base notes: Tonka bean and labdanum.
Prada L’Homme is regarded as one the best office colognes out there. So it was no surprise that this intense version would double down on those qualities, making this a sweet, smooth and classy Cologne for gentlemen.
It also works as an alternative for Dior Homme Intense, since the iris note plays the main role in both fragrances.
Prada L’Homme intense starts with a blast of iris. But it’s not exactly like Dior’s Lipstick iris, instead I got a floral powdery vibe from this.
In dry-down, this is balanced with sweetness from amber and patchouli. In the end, a Leathery and woody base makes this cologne incredibly masculine.
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WHEN TO WEAR:
Prada L’Homme intense is a solid option for any gentleman to wear in office or formal occasion in Winter and Fall season .
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY:
- Elegant fragrance.
- Inoffensive and versatile scent.
D600 Carner Barcelona
Middle notes: ambroxan, black pepper, patchouli, papyrus, and violet leaves.
Base notes: saffron, Tonka bean, incense, and musk.
If you’re looking for a high quality niche clone of Dior Homme Intense, D600 is the one to go for.
I admit, it’s probably on the premium side of clones. The price is worth it if you’re something that will make you stand out from the test of the crowd.
This cologne plays with the familiar iris based scent of Dior Homme Intense and elevates it to another level by adding pepper and cardamom.
In dry-down, the sweetness from vanilla paired with cedar undertone gives this fragrance a gourmand feeling.
Overall, If you’re willing to spend a little more money to add a luxurious cologne in your collection that gives off a DHI vibe, get D600 by carner barcelona.
Otherwise, stick with the budget friendly options.
WHEN TO WEAR:
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY:
- Fresh opening.
- It can be layered with perfume oil.
Final Thoughts
Dior Homme Intense is one of the top crowd-pleasing colognes out there. So you can imagine how tough it was to find the best DHI clones. I hope you have found your desired fragrance from this blog.
For me, Valentino Uomo intense would be the first choice for a DHI clone. But if you want a fragrance with the caliber of Dior Homme Intense, there’s nothing better than D600 Carner Barcelona.
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If you find I have missed a clone of Dior Homme Intense that deserves to be on the list, please let me know in the comments. Also, suggest which iconic men’s fragrance clones I should cover next.
