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I have it: 1169 I had it: 236 I want it: 818 My signature: 29
Dior Homme, masculine fragrance from 2005, got a lot of re-editions including Dior Homme Cologne that was first launched in 2007. In early 2013, Dior presents a new version of Dior Homme Cologne.
The new fragrance is announced as a modern cologne - simple, natural and sophisticated. It consists of citrus, floral and musky accords. Francois Demachy formulates the composition of precious raw materials of Calabrian bergamot, Italian grapefruit blossom and sensual musk. The fragrance gives a sense of purity of white cotton shirt and freshness that lingers after showering.
The face of the perfume is Jude Law, photographed by Peter Lindbergh. The fragrance is available as cologne in 75 and 125 ml bottles.
Perfume rating: 4.40 out of 5 with 1434 votes.
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Just wore this one today, and Dior Homme Sport 2017 yesterday to compare.
Both have fairly poor longevity on my skin, but Dior Homme Cologne definitely has better projection. It's a better smell too. Simple, citrus, wearable, fresh, casual. And if I was to sum up the smell in one sentence:
This is D&G's Light Blue for women - for men.
It's less floral and complex, but to me, the scent is incredibly similar. And since that frag gets so much love from everyone, Dior Homme Cologne is a safe buy. A great summer dumb reach if that's what you're looking for.
Great warm weather scent! Love wearing this to the beach... it just works so well for that type of environment as do ( if you're on a budget ) Nautica Voyage and Life.
I almost blind bought this but decided to try it first and was surprised at how much this smells exactly like Pledge lemon furniture polish. The scent was very linear from opening to dry down. Just giving an honest input. Try it first.
To me, this Dior is unisex, slightly inclined towards men.
Its fresh and modern. Ideal for summer/high heat. There is not too much to say what has not already been said. the scent is good. I personally would not have rate it so high, but it is defiantly above the 4.0 scale
Smells light, but with a soft sweetness that is noticeable bot not overpowering
the citrus note is a leafy green scent, not a ripe grapefruit scent
the best thing is that the freshness is not a "cleaning supply" fresh, it more of a relaxed/ refined fresh scent.
if you break and sniff a lime tree's leaf, you'll know. its attractive/youthful
age: 12 - 45
Absolutely love this scent. Just 3 notes! Just like the old Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum (why oh why did they have to reformulate and rerelease it?? It was amazing!).
I feel so fresh wearing this scent. It makes me want to drink lemonade and sit in the sun. Great for spring and perfect for the Summer. Its not too in your face either. Such a pleasant scent. Already had compliments wearing it.
Now pass me my lemonade.. ;)
Great summer scent! Pairs well with Dove Men+Care Elements Deodorant, Minerals + Sage.
The citrus floral grapefruit blossom opening is amazing. After the top notes die down it's quite similar to another scent I like, Mugler Cologne. They have almost identical composition. Dior is a little lighter than MC after the top dies down but still has good lasting power for me. A very nice, refreshing summer fragrance.
Good scent but smells pretty much like tommy Bahamas's st Bart's aghhh
My signature. The best conventional perfume for the heat. Energizing and invigorating. With very good performance and quality for a citrus-based perfume.
/Minha assinatura. O melhor perfume convencional para o calor. Energizante e revigorante. Com muito boa performance e qualidade para um perfume baseado em cítricos.
09.6/10.0 - Scent(Top)/Aroma(Topo)
09.6/10.0 - Scent(Mid)/Aroma(Meio)
09.6/10.0 - Scent(Base)/Aroma(Base)
08.9/10.0 - Uniqueness/Singularidade
08.6/10.0 - Longevity/Longevidade
07.9/10.0 - Sillage/Rastro
09.0/10.0 - Versatility/Versatilidade
09.3/10.0 - Presentation/Apresentação
09.5/10.0 - Total
Personal notes! Based on general comparison ranks among other fragrances.
Notas pessoais! Baseadas em ranques gerais de comparação entre outras fragrâncias.
If you feel anxious, you should wear this cologne. A couple spray and all I am smelling is fresh lime. This smell is equivalent to meditating because it is so relaxing and refreshing. This is one of those rare colognes that has no sophistication at all yet it stands out--plain and simple yet mesmerizing. This is definitely ideal when the temperature is so hot and humid.
Wear it on you and you'd feel like you rubbed fresh lime all over yourself. Thanks to Dior for this simple but sensational liquid.
Projection (in hot temp): 8.5/10
Longevity: 8/10
Smell: 9/10
The "Cologne" in the name is a misnomer. This is, in fact, an EDT.
Copied directly from Dior's website:
"Dior Homme Cologne
Eau de Toilette"
Also, for me personally, I think the lasting power is great for a citrus scent. It lasts through a work day, for me at least. On the bright side - this comes in HUGE bottles, and even if it doesn't last for you, this is the type of scent that you could re-spray in the middle of the day, even AT your desk, and no one would complain.
In my opinion, this is a MASTERPIECE of clean citrus simplicity.
Very nice fragrance, but very weak & hard to smell. I'm tempted to blast myself with it, but I keep wondering if it's just me. Asked me wife what she thought (about 1 minute after spraying once on neck), and she had to seriously lean in & smell carefully to pick anything up.
the ultimate summer scent. like swimming in the lemonade
i love when frags dont have many notes and still smell awesome
Very light scent, yet it lasted all day.
Sharp, freshly cut lemons, lemonade and clean sheets.....What's not too like, this is just lovely.
Citrus fragrances are my favorites and this is one of my favourite citrus'.
This, ADP's Assoluta & Fico Di Amalfi and Lalique White all just make me feel so fresh, clean and good about life.
Great Citrus scents like this are Blue sky, Spring/Summer staples and I love wearing them more than pretty much anything else.
Smells like you've just showered in freshly squeezed lemon juice, Fabulous!
I picked this one up and was blown away by its fresh, almost sea breeze musk essence with a shelack of bright lemon candy the had a dynamic early explosion. The composition, simple,yet profound, is the strength of this juice. Weaknesses include the diminution of the lemon candy in the first 15-30 minutes. The sustained citrus musk escence that remains is the heart of the scent, prevailing for hours if a double application is made. A solitary application won't be enough to keep the scent going. Perhaps this is why the fluid comes in 2.5 and 4.2 decanters only--it flows freely to get the layered performance that lasts. Anyway, it's my everyday summer scent worn with yellow and green shirts, and even some Hawaiian shirts. I love it.
The perfect summer scent. I have said that a few times, but not one of them can come up to DHC. The simplicity bergamot and flowers is something that is so utterly captivating that I cannot comprehend how beautiful this fragrance is. So elegant, so perfectly done, so simple yet not boring in its linearity - it just allows us to enjoy the beauty of the opening for 8 hours, with a nice, soft change to flowers and musk.
I know this is supposed to be a white t-shirt scent, but I wear it with literally everything in the summer. Somehow it can be casual and formal, just like my other Dior favorite, DH Eau. Beauty of the line is that they sure have character, but it is the wearer that makes the difference, as I feel that my personality and this wonderful piece of art compliment each other, never have I thought that I could love pure simplicity so much.
A perfect 10 for projection, longevity and, most importantly, bottle and scent.
Sometimes the best things in life are simple. Early on in my career as a collector, I used to think that fragrances needed a list of notes as long as a resume in order to be any good. That changed when I came across Bigelow & Co's famous Lemon perfume. That was a mainstay with its mix of lemon oil, lemon leaf, and white musk until I discovered Dior's Cologne, which upped the ante. The mixture of rich, juicy bergamont with grapefruit flower was enticing enough, but the true star is the careful and meticulous bouquet of musks on which those citruses lay. The perfect mixture to give both a warm cotton vibe and a cool airy aura to the wearer. However, if you are not sensitive to synthetic musks, and many are asnomic to them, this cologne will seem a short-lived disappointment. How to tell? If you smell a bottle of Molecule 1 and smell nothing, you can't smell synthetic musks, and there is not need trying this fragrance. But for the rest of us, it is stunning in its simple beauty and, as far as I'm concerned, the crown jewelry of Demachy's accomplishments.
If you ask me i will tell you not to read positive reviews first.thats more important when you check old products.always check negatives you will find important things about that fragrance.there is always amount of hype around certain fragrances.the best way is to test it for yourself and never blindbuy.
this product is a simple fragrance which has Dior brand name on it.then you should be alert about the hypes.
Dior homme cologne is a fresh citrus aromatic fragrance with low to moderate longevity and sillage.for casual and daily uses.best for summer and hot days.but still nothing amazing and new about this one.just a simple and low level cologne.just not at level of other Dior fragrances.Smelling it will reminds you so many other fragrances from different Brands.
Had high hopes about this one.but mehhh...
next one plz
Yes it's has same vibe with mugler colonge at the dry down but more fresh and clean.
Overall good and save scent with good performance.
For me 8/10
Amazing fragrance!!! Lemon and lemon, cooling and ultra fresh. This is only for the summer days, blazing hot ones. No spring, no nothing else, just very hot dry summer days. Imagine lemonade or cold lemons... take them from the fridge and put them on yourself... This is how it smells.
If you think, it's simple.... then yes, it's soooo simple but it does it's job like it was meant to do, for the conditions it was designed for. This is definitely a classy frag, not cheap but very lineral and simple. If you think it's too expensive, you can get limited edition from Cartier called Declaration L'Eau which is little brother of DH Cologne, but in no means less classier for 1/3 of the DH Cologne price.
Personalty, I got L'Eau that does the same thing, and instead of Cologne, I got Sauvage. Between those two, I think having Cologne is redundant. Saved some money and got best of both.
Although people will report bad longevity - trust me; after the bottle gets used half way -- it gets stronger. Much stronger by the 1/4 left full too!
Now- I am not saying "beast" strength - but let's just say "triple the original strength".
I LOVE THIS SCENT !!!!!!!!! It's my "happy smell".
Lemon, lemon, lemon.
The dry down it is 80% the same with mugler cologne. MUSKY
im dissapointed with projection.
P.s. : the 1st hour smell like my grandparent
Fresh, zestful, light green and effervescent.
Dior Homme Cologne is a simple, yet well executed fragrance. I think it captures the soul of the cologne style very well. The citrus is awakening and energetic, and the effervescent green you get from the grapefruit blossom adds a real refreshing twist. It's that special something all cologne needs to transcend the traditional style, and add something new or unique to it.
Although refreshing, it is a bit linear. And something about it gives me the strongest feeling that Dior Homme Cologne has a vintage style to it.
As cologne was greatly popularized in the 1900's, a very prominent concept from that time was errand running. And the style of this cologne seems recapture that essence—seemingly composed in the style of something a man would wear for the duration of some errand running—but not exceeding that.
Not the first fragrance I've come across in this style either—Lacoste L!VE is another one that comes to mind. And even so, Dior Homme Cologne is definitely still an enjoyable fragrance, but I would have to say it's best sticking to the intended style, and keeping your wear brief to best preserve the awe and enjoyment of it.
Three notes... beautiful.
They say the best things in life are simple.
Simple, but compelling enough to go back day after day after day.
I'm gonna say something crazy... this is my favorite fragrance.
guys, performance on this fragrance is abysmal. I realized it first spray and then went and sprayed 10 times on the front of my shirt! No one could smell it not even me. And that was at the mall at a department store. I then went to Sephora and you guessed it.
I use this everyday after shower and it helps me feel fresh for the entire day. non offensive mostly lemon scent with a tad bit of orange blossom and musk to keep things interesting in the dry down. the quality of the bergamot is very nice and natural which is important if you plan to use this in the heat and that is definitely the most appropriate application.Lastly the performance is surprisingly very long lasting but the silage is soft. i dont think its worth the retail price considering what other fresh scents you can buy with that money but if u can find it cheaper online go for it.
I really wanted to like this one, but it smells a little to sticky and syrupy on my skin. I appreciate sweet scents, but I was hoping for something a little more fresh based on the reviews.
I love this fantastic lemon scent! Good work like always from Dior. I give this 10/10
I see Declaration L'Eau and L'Eau Bleue d'Issey all the time but they both are limited editions.
simpa256, no it isn't limited edition. I see this perfume since 2013 at fragrance store in my country.
Dior Homme Cologne is yet another competent citrus/citrus flower/musk fragrance that quietly announces 'I am clean' but achieves little else. It's a good alternative to Chanel's Cristalle Eau Verte, with the virtue of being cheaper because it's marketed to men. The musk dry down of Eau Verte is nicer, however, and if you're willing to fork out even more, Maison Francis Kukdjian's citrus/musk scents are even better. Still, you could do a lot worse.
Note that DHC shares nothing with the iris and leather bomb that is Dior Homme, other than its name and bottle.
Signature scent worthy!
I picked this up and took a whiff while checking out at Macy's, and it was love at first sniff. Some complain about its simplicity, but that's exactly what makes it so appealing to me!
The "Cologne" reference in the name is a misnomer. I was originally told (and read) that this is an EDC, however Dior lists this as an eau de toilette, and that should come as no surprise. It lasts perfectly through the day and even the projection beats most similar scents. At just under $70 for a 6.7oz bottle, it's pretty decently priced as well. And yes, I bought a 6.7oz bottle. I just couldn't resist!
This is by far the BEST clean citrus scent that I've ever experienced. I've purchased numerous scents in this category, and all of them let me down - until this! If clean citrus scents are your thing, this would make a great signature!
To those of you who still want something slightly stronger and much cheaper, check out Cartier Declaration L'Eau, which is a similar lime and musk scent. It's not quite as elegant, or as well executed, but it is a pretty good alternative.
The best thing about this cologne is its simplicity ...like a beautiful fillet steak cooked to perfection, it is what it is ..lemonade and freshly laundered cotton sheets blended in the best way possible. If you have a cupboard full of fragrances that are complexed and occasion driven then this could really be your savour to those moments where your struggling for something simple and clean. There will always be a lady that appreciates the smell of fresh cotton and cleanliness above all else , it tells the lady your clean and physically approachable as this fragrance does. This slots in perfectly with my other favorites in this field Geo f trumpers GFT , aqua Di parma essenza, penhaligons castile and to some degree tabac cologne.
This is a clone of Creed's Neroli Sauvage. Almost 100% identical. Bright, citrusy, zesty and invigorating with a slight touch of the waxy smooth citrus blossom sweetness. Lasts longer than Creed's Neroli Sauvage and at a fraction of the price. Very nice!
i love this scent but i would love to do a swap my bottle has 95 percent left. 125ml and the batch code 5r01 box is avail. send me a message if your up for a trade or swap let me know what you will offer.
My wife loves it, I love it.
Clean, fresh, but there is still more going on than the average lemon scent!
More of a summer fragrance but if you just want to smell fresh, clean and sympathetic, I think you can pull this off anyday of the year especially indoors!
I think this fragrance is seriously underrated. It smells sophisticated, classy and performs very well for a Cologne.
People might critizise its lack of complexity but I think the simplicity of this Cologne has a beauty that can hardly be met.
Lots of cheap fragrances try to create complexity through blending all sort of scents together and in the end you have a mess, not this one.
A true Masterpiece!!!
Clean and fresh! The opening starts with grapefruit and lemon, then becomes gentle soapy smell. The sillage is weak but I think that's intentional. The longevity is quite good (3 to 5 hours depending on the weather), so do not get fooled by the name of cologne.
Can be used for both men and women.
Classic..Fresh. ..Cool..Love it..
Simple, classy and ultra fresh with a smal musky twist.
Beautiful for spring and summer.
There is class in simplicity, I smelled it, and bought it for my 14 year old teenage son...it smells great, casual yet stylish, nothing cheap or tacky about it...like it makes me think of being happy, self confident, young...what is ther more to say? It is a delightful fresh light male cologne..Dior it is...not about making a strong bold statement here, pure heaven in a bottle!!
The scent is very good, fresh, citrusy and perfect for a hot summer day but all of that changes after about 45 minutes when it stops projecting and stays very close to the skin after. It reminds me of the original Dior homme sport but it is much lighter. It does stay true to its name and performs like a cologne should. 5 sprays of this and I was the only one who could smell it. Might sound a little funny but to get the desired performance out of this, I had to spray it 12 times in total. Not a good value for money as you can get a similar scent for a third of its price and better performance if you get bvlgari aqva amara instead but, this still smells better
Love this scent. It has the right balance of florals and citrus for me. I like the light iris notes too.
I've read ppl mentioning Creed Jardin D'Amalfi would be in this range, gonna check it out. What other scents would you recommend I try. I'm looking for something like this minus the very bright citrus opening and a *little* deeper base. Dior Homme Eau EDT as well as DH EDT are too heavy for what I'm looking for. DH is too high on the iris and musk. Any suggestions ?
Cold lemonade type smell. I love it.
Dior Homme Cologne is a must have for anyone living in hot humid climates - simply one of the best, non intrusive fragrances you can have in your collection when the temperature starts to climb. Although it's not listed as a note, I get a fairly strong neroli from DHC which gives it a slight Mugler Cologne vibe - minus the soapiness. All in all, this is a summer staple for me and one I will always have in my wardrobe.
opening of chanel allure homme sport cologne and dhc are identical...fresh lemon....however the drydowns are little different, dhc is more simple and remains fresh and mildly floral, chanel goes a little green, remains semi fresh....may be lasts a little longer than dhc, but both are great fresh scents for summer....very pleasing and easy to wear indoors, or work...no one will complain....complements are highly likely. price is a bit one the higher side, due to the dior brand...but nothing good is cheap now a days, good buy for people who live in the tropical and hotter countries.
Simple, yet very elegant! You normally expect more notes to create such level of elegance. But CD homme cologne pulls it with three. Citrus opening going down to bitter grapefruit blossom and the sweeter musk in the dry down is an absolutely exciting transition. I don't necessarily see this as warm weather scent. I'm wearing it in cool San Francisco weather now and It works beautifully, I'd say because of the musk down there. For the same reason, I'd say it should be a littlle overwhelming in really hot weather, but that's just me! Longevity is a quite impressive 6 hours on body and around 8-10 on clothes. I've had it for only a short time now, but I'm already thinking of it as a real favorite to keep for a long time...
Lovely & Fresh...
This is a very fresh and clean scent. It is fresh and clean in a natural smelling way (not like Mugler Cologne, as much as I love that fragrance). Yes, this is like the "niche" version of Mugler Cologne. I get lemon and lime, the grapefruit blossom, maybe even a hint of faint neroli, then vetiver and clean white musk. It's a very "white and clean" fragrance. I can't fault it within reason. It's one I would happily purchase and wear again. A really lovely scent which is beautiful, natural, and which really won't offend anybody. I believe it is a pleasing and enticing gem which all clean, professional men should try. Lovely great stuff.
This comes right out the gates with a lemon blast. Think lemonade with a tiny bit of ginger floating here and there. I love this scent for the summer, but unfortunately as I sweat of heat up it soon dissappears. I might get anywhere from 3 to 5 hours max from this one. If you like lemon this is for you. You just have to refresh it every couple of hours or so.
This smell very similar to dior home sport vintage minus the ginger. Very natural lemon scent with dior quality. Love it. I would describe the lemon in this as a sweet one, not sour just imagine smelling the pulp with a touch of sugar added.
@voyage lover, I've been told if you put a layer of unscented lotion on after showering and then spritz your fragrance on your skin it will last longer. You may have the skin or body chemistry that just absorbs up the fragrance quickly. I'm very fortunate though, this cologne stays on my skin for a solid 6-8 hrs. I hope this helps you.
my favourtie summer cologne!
dry down is like OMG.. light ginger an a citrus vibe with a masculine attitude from the DHS.
this is the best cologne ever , finally i got the classy bergamot . but unforntunately the scent disappears after 30 mins , I DONT KNOW WHAT i have to do to keep the opening bergamot scent for at least 3 hours , does anyone know how ??
I've worn this a while now. It smells like a swimming pool. I feel chlorinated. Seriously, it's trips to the swimming pool summer smell in a bottle. This stuff have chlorine in it? I don't know, but it's the perfect summer cologne for just chilling out. Everyone should have a bottle of this stuff.
big coriander dry down i get, sorry cilantro state side people comparing to allure but for me this is dif class the chanel smell like cheap wash up liquid and sprite this has a more bitter start then the dry down to the coriander or maybe its just the skin im in ,there is also a very cheap alternative by linn young i think its called sport something i dont have now give it away will find out and update laters TTFN .
its called linn young agent x sport edt which is not on this site i bought it for about £5 but it lasts on skin an hour, but smells just the same ,
This Dior is the best citrusy fresh cologne out there. I was instantly hooked as soon as I popped the cap. The best thing is its so simple but yet so good. Its definitely a summer fragrance, its usually what I wear going to the beach. People will notice you wearing it, just in one day I received three compliments. If your deciding to go for a nice cologne fragrance its either this or Allure Cologne. I chose it over Chanel Allure cologne because Dior turned out to be more long lasting.
If you need a deodorant to layer with this, try Degree Men - Cool Rush. I've been wearing that today and wondering why the hell I kept getting whiffs of DHC all day. Both have the same lemon type of smell and Cool Rush smells remarkably similar to Dior Homme Cologne.
I've had this decant for awhile now. First time I smelled it I hated it. It reminded me of Pledge Lemon Spray.
Now that I smell it again it starts out very citrusy. Then it works its way into a floral vibe and I also get a hint of bubblegum. When it dries down fully I get a nice musk. It is a simple fragrance, but its a good simple that I feel is complete.
It lasts averagely on my skin. Around six or so hours maybe a little more. It doesn't project very well on me, definitely a skin scent for me. Would be a great casual and office scent as its very light.
This fragrance would be a great spring/summer scent. I feel it would also be a great out of the shower fragrance as it is very clean and almost a little soapy.
This a great fragrance, I just wish it performed better on me. I would say it is definitely a unisex fragrance as anyone who is not too old can pull it off.
Scent- 8/10
Longevity- 8/10
Sillage- 5/10
Overall- 7/10
It is in fact an EDC but it beheaves as an EDT, specially in hot weather, much more consistent than Blemheim Bouquet or AdP Colonia, for example, another EDC in the same genre but very feeting.
Does anybody know if this is an EDT or an EDC? I went to Macys, and it does not say on bottom of the bottle.
Dior Homme Cologne 2013 is the definition of freshness. In fact it is the most fresh cologne I have smelled so far. It doesn't perform as well but it's called COLOGNE for a reason. The smell resembles a pitcher filled with water full of ice and squeezed lemon. What surprised me the most about this cologne is it is not synthetic at all. It genuinely smells like water with squeezed lemon. The bergamot gives it that watery-lemony smell while the scent becomes musky. So if you like musk, then this cologne is for you.
Performance- 6.5/10 (For a cologne, this performs really well.)
I was excited to try this after reading all the reviews and watching reviews on youtube so I bought a decant....but alas on my skin it just doesn't work. This comes across as "Lemon Pledge" on my skin. I was hoping for the lemonade type of scent with this that many people have mentioned.
That doesn't mean this isn't a good scent for other people it just doesn't work on my skin.
I've yet to find a Christian Dior cologne that works for me. I haven't tried them all but a good number of them and so far no luck. Something about them doesn't agree with my chemistry.
Dior Homme Cologne 2013 straddles the line of having some (not much, to me) of the Dior Homme and Dior Homme Sport DNA in concert with a take on the classic "eau de cologne" scent. Although not a listed note, I feel like a get a bit of floral soapiness a la neroli but I've been told that I'm dead wrong about it. Still, there's something that brings DHC away from the middle toward something slightly more daring. The citrus opening of bergamot and lemon is very loud at its opening and remains present throughout its lifespan, though the musk takes over mostly within the hour.
Potentially a summer staple that's easy to like and forgiving to wear since it doesn't have an intense sillage, DHC is a solid wear but unsurprisingly not a solid performer, as while it does have some longevity as a skin scent, its projection is short-lived.
Earlier today I wore Cologne Royale from the Dior Privee line, and it's vulgar yet relatively accurate comparison to say that Dior Homme Cologne is a less sophisticated, less balanced of Cologne Royale.
At $85 for 200ml on BeautySpin right now (and great prices on BS and FN in various sizes), it's a bargain relative to its regal cousin, as the Dior Privee line runs at $210 for 125ml or 300 for 250ml.
Surely the high-end colognes smell more sophisticated, but it's difficult to say whether they're worthwhile, given the existence of options like Dior Homme Cologne.
7 out of 10
A Dior Homme without the Iris. A blessing for me. Very nice opening spray. A bit like Boucheron Quatre.
Very nice fresh & fruity Summer fragrances, which almost produced me a smile on my face, like only Bleu de Chanel can.
What the middle notes do? Probably the same as the topnotes.
Citrusy. But are those the middle notes? i don't know.
And the basenotes?
I notice I am not the only one having problems in detecting the notes on this. The Opening notes are citrusy. That I can agree upon. But for the rest, that will always be a mistery for me, because within the hour everything is gone.
There is really nothing left on my skin.
A have recently purchased a few soapy Colognes.
3 Acqua di Parmas & Thiery Mugler. They all perform far better than Dior. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza being the best.
A great summer scent that's just right: nor sweet nor heavy, and refreshing while being aromatic. As soon as I wore this, one of my all time favourites, 'Voyage' by Hermes came to mind and that comparison has stayed with me throughout. Dior Homme Cologne 2013 (DHC) is a bit more linear tho, and not as "sparkling" as 'Voyage', but the similarities are unmistakable. This DHC is thankfully very different from its namesake siblings in that this is not at all sweet or cloying or stale; it starts with a combination of all 3 listed ingredients, and none of them overpower or ever completely take centre stage on their own. The begramot and grapefruit blossom together are dry, bright and earthy creating a tea/cardamom/vetiver vibe; the musk stays there too, but just to make sure there's a bit of depth, while never making the scent "musky" or stale. It's not that much less in terms of price than 'Voyage' (DHC 100 ml for $80-$90, Voyage for $115-125 depending on location), so I wouldn't say get DHC to save a lot of cash. And, the main difference I find between them is that DHC is dry and green and bright and earthy, and 'Voyage' is all of those but just a bit...nicer and deeper and cleaner. But, for mine, this is still a winner.
Smells good,A lovely lemon sent,But in the Canadian summer, it only last on skin and clothing, two hours tops! , That is why I have a few bottles of this stuff , Once I open a fresh bottle; I put a new bottle on my to buy list, Lol.
This is a terrific stand in (and cheaper per ounce) for Aerin Waterlily Sun as I smell it, though the notes voted differ a bit. Both seem to have similar lasting power, which is to say, mild to moderate. A close scent.
To my nose, this cologne is predominantly ginger. I do not care for it very much, and I find it far too one-dimensional. It's longevity is also fairly low. I can't imagine other people would enjoy me smelling this strongly of ginger.
One thing can be said, the ginger note is very well done in the sense that it distinctly smells like real ginger.
EDIT: I have done a 180 on this fragrance. It is quite nice indeed. The dry-down becomes very "clean" smelling, similar to Gendarme. The ginger is well done and is is a great fresh summer fragrance.
Fresh, bubbly, crisp, happy citrus smell.
Great for super hot day.
Seems to miss some depth, but how much depth does one need on a super hot day?
If I had to choose between this and Allure Homme Blanche Eau de Parfum, I would choose the latter because it has more depth and more zing.
Score: 84.6%
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I believe this is a modern day classic, just like Caron Pour Homme is a simple old classic.
There is a beauty in the simplicity. A brilliant composition of perfumery. The bergamot is extraordinary, aromatic, making an accord with the exquisite grapefruit blosom. The blosom is quite a strong note here, maybe equal to the citrusy bergamot.
So I think most would think of this as a citrus fragrance, I would call it a white floral fragrance with a strong citrus note. The musc is an important less dominant player, ads depth and sophistication. I think I get a hint of vanela in this, not listed. It may also have a slight nuance of sandalwood.
This smells like some niche frags, Creed or Acqua De Parma...
Rating 8.5/10
God bless you. John 3:16
This realy realy reminds of Pino Silvestre Rainforest, in fact it smells almost the same to me. U guys should try the Pino, it is much much cheaper, I got 75ml for 6 euros :)
This really is a proper COLOGNE! It's simple, it's refreshing and it's just absolutely gorgeous. It is very natural smelling, which I really like. Longevity is mediocre though the musk stays very faintly on the skin for quite some time after the citrus notes have dissappeared. I like using it all year just because it smells so good but it is definitely best suited for warm spring and summer days.
Dior Homme Cologne (2013) is a simple cologne composition based on bergamot, grapefruit blossom and musk. The opening is a fresh and zesty bergamot, with the grapefruit blossom note soon coming into the mix. The fragrance develops a musky aura on skin in about 30 minutes and dies on skin in about two to three hours.
The issue is we are led to believe it's an eau de toilette, but essentially it's in eau de cologne strength. This means there are many such fragrances on the market, and many of them are more worthwhile. While it is well-crafted, it is nowhere near as delicious and natural smelling as something like Cologne Sologne or Mugler Cologne or Hermes Eau de Orange Verte (or the concentree version). Neither is it avant-garde like Eau de Gentiane Blanche, for example.
Moreover the musky base of this fragrance is rather feeble, and doesn't seem to be of the same quality as its top notes. On bad days the base smells like the neighbourhood laundromat.
A top note con job? Easily, just a 'filler' in the Dior Homme line.
Cologne Sologne, Mugler Cologne and any of the colognes from Hermes (besides many others) are much better alternatives.
3/5 (neutral)
Just got a tester today. This smells very good, clean and fresh, light but not too light, slightly floral but not feminine floral, dry down is mostly a skin scent like clean linen with a hint of citrus. I will most likely be buying this soon or summer as it seems like it will be a perfect hot weather scent.
Very minimalist, very natural and very sophisticated one...
Dior Homme Cologne is the best fresh fragrance from recent years, even better than most higher-priced niche colonies, created by Francois Demachy who cleverly managed to keep both freshness specific to colonies and youthful feeling, without losing precious DNA of original Dior Homme.
It is very similar to Chanel Homme Sport Cologne (which is optimal in springtime), but citrus notes are much stronger and that makes it more suitable for really hot weather, although, very curious, I found that this scent is strong enough even in winter.
In its composition is much more ingredients than those listed and the presentation of only three notes is probably due to a marketing strategy.
Although in recent years Dior has made a citric flanker for every male perfume in its mainstream portfolio, I think that only Dior Homme Cologne will pass the test of time.
Fragrance 10/10
Projection Medium
Longevity 10 h
Beautiful scent. Smells like freshly squeezed lemons at first, very fresh and nice. Incredibly well blended and natural-smelling, the Dior class certainly shows in this one.
However, the longevity and sillage do leave a lot to be desired, especially at the price point it sells at. It lasts a decent time (6-8 hours), but I feel like it is unnoticable to others after only 0.5-1 hour (and that's with like 10 sprays!!). Can be applied very liberally.
I got my bottle for 30$ / 125 mL, so I'm happy. But I certainly wouldn't buy it at full price considering the very weak projection/ sillage.
I'll give you the real talk on this one...
It smells like an orange peel with a smooth elegance and freshness to it. It smells very good and dare I say unique in it's own not so unique way. It's a lot lighter on the dior homme dna (iris) than the rest of the dior homme line, which is a heaven-sent because iris will drive you insane in the hot summer sun. The problem is, it just doesn't project or last long enough. I get about 2 hours of light projection before it's completely unnoticeable to others. If it can't work in Houston's wretched humidity, I wouldn't hold out on it working well any other time or place.
If you're okay with constantly re-applying and you enjoy fresh scents, this is definitely one to look at. Otherwise, I'd probably look at stronger alternatives such as L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme.
Nice fragrance with a great scent, very poor sillage and average longevity. it lasted about 8 hrs but after 2 hrs its very close to skin. Overall performance is above average for a cologne concentration. a bit pricey though.
I strained to catch a glimpse of the property as the blinding Italian sun pierced my squinted eyelids. I could feel the rays of heat beating down through the leaves only to be blown away by the occasional relief of a cool breeze. "Judging by your face, you definitely forgot this morning" the owner said. Words about sunglasses and some other forgotten thing drifted through my mind as I struggled to walk in somewhat of a straight line without clotheslining myself on the branches of the lemon trees. "It's alright. Here." I put the aviators on my face and looked around. Yellow and green for as far as my watering eyes could see. Reaching into my backpack, my grasping hand found the moist bottle of water I had brought. "Better make this one last", I thought to myself. Raising the mouth of the bottle to my lips, I took the smallest of sips, just to wet my drying mouth. As the wind blew over the lake and onto the back of my neck, the cool scent of the lemon farm found its way into my nose.
The scent of Dior Homme Cologne was born in that field
A very clean fragrance. The citrus of this fragrance give the impression of being very naturals, like you just had prepared a homemade lemonade. The behavior is linear, I think his ideal time is for hot weather or high temperature area. In my opinion not a striking and seductive fragrance, but is quite nice on a personal level.
What an amazing fragrance this is! Got the full 75ml bottle few days ago and im impressed. Its still chilly here but im sure it will perform good when weather starts to warm up.
To those who say it dont last long, or project much - just spray your chlotes and it will last! its not monster projector but trust me it will be noticeable on you for hours. i wore it to the club and in the morning i asked few ppl they still could smell it.
So its a gem in my book. smell so good and refreshing, its a quality fragrance. I would fully recommend it to anyone.
Smells like a very cold glass of lemonade or limeade. Very refreshing!Perfect for spring or for the hot summer days.
The best word to describe this is pleasant. This is classy, modern and very refreshing. everytime I smelled the test paper I smile.
Bergamot, Grapefruit blossom, and a heavenly white musk drydown.
Nice summer scent. Similar too Zegna İtalian Bergamot. Zegna more complex than this.
If you want a treat, take this and layer it on top of Prada Luna Rossa Extreme. Thank me later.
Rare Dior perfume catch my attention, but this one just stopped for full. Simple in construction yet very elegant and attractive for me. Fresh citrus with warm musk in base leave very clean feeling. Shame am not a man, but love it them wearing this perfume.
Smells like a lemon drop martini from cheese cake factory, which is a good thing. Nice fragrance perfect for hot summer days. To get better performance I also wear a lotion from bath and body called C.O. Bigelow Lemon. For me those two go hand in hand!
Yup, definitely 7-Up in a bottle. Can't imagine it offending anyone.
After using this perfume for a week...my honest opinion
1.Simple, fresh & hi-quality
2.medium sillage & projection
3.Medium longevity
Found this gem only in PARCOS LULU mall with the help of
this Guy Rocky, a congenial sales rep.
If anybody wants a clean , hi quality lemony perfume ,just go for it. Little pricey but once you use it you know DIor is worth the money.This can also be easily an unisex fragrance.
my score 8/10
buy/try/pass: Buy ,if you are into fresh frags.
This flanker from Dior I like.Own the intense,but this is another twist for summer.Enjoy this one wearing to work.And coworkers notice it's lemon vibe.Not a great projector but average longevity and you're work day is full.7/10 for me, have a lot(big bottle) to go around with.
As a noob to the dior brand. This fragrance is awesome!
It's a casual scent great for spring/summer the simple citrus and fresh musk can be very calming.
Can be worn with a T shirt and jeans or some shorts and flip flops at a beach bar hanging with friends. Sure to catch a compliment with this one!
One of the better diors i have tried out recently.
Sampled it twice, last one today.
Sweet lemon, airy, it has a slightly oily texture. It disappeared after a couple of hours and surfaced in the evening, showing a soothing musk accord with a hint of strawberries - so it is indeed quite lasting. Then the olfactive "madeleine" clicked: "Babinours" by Yves Rocher. Now sadly discontinued, I guess. My everyday safe choice for work in the early '90 - then i moved on :). The smell of innocence itself, but not babyish at all. The "white" end of my split personality. Unsophisticated scent, just like this Dior Homme Cologne.
I bought it for myself not to my husband.
It's so good composed.fresh sweet citrus -green mandarins at cold water:).
I think dior homme cologne unisex perfume.pure happiness. .maybe on men skin it's more loud or masculine.
Longevity 4/10.but smell like paradise so I am happy to have big bottle ;)
Normally when I read a review that begins with, "This fragrance smells just like..." I quickly scroll down to the next opinion. What I've discovered however as my experience and exposure have grown, is that there are instances when the rendering of accords is so strikingly similar between scents that an honest reviewer would be remiss to ignore it.
Creed's Jardin d'Amalfi (2011) shares two notes with Dior Homme Cologne (2013) as per the pyramids on Fragrantica: bergamot and musk. JdA has eight other notes while DHC lists only three notes total and yet my experience of the two scents is that they are almost identical. Yes, I imagine that for a clinical nose JdA is rounder; my wife described it as slightly sweeter but that was after really smelling it repeatedly and conscientiously.
DHC is a beautiful scent. The allusions to "white shirt" and "linen" in other reviews are accurate. It conjures these images and adjectives such as fresh and clean. It is also eminently versatile and unisex but is best suited for warm weather. It's a cologne as so I cannot criticise it's performance in terms of projection and sillage; carry an atomizer to reapply.
I'd bet, at this price point, it stands a strong chance of becoming the modern AdG.
* * * * * STUNNING HIGH CLASS CITRUS that SPARKLES * * *
If you have read any of my reviews on here- you know that I am a cheap-skate, a tight-wad and a penny-pincher.
It takes a lot for me to pay even $39.99 for a frag.
THIS Dior cologne is the one that shattered my piggy-bank WIDE OPEN.
I actually paid FULL RETAIL price for something! (Oh the humanity. Oh the horrors!) $78.00 plus tax for a 2.5 ouncer.
This frag had me in the palm of it's hand at first tester spritz .
My God this juice pushed all the right buttons with me.
Ignoring the pyramid above- I got a juicy gin & tonic with lime -- no big deal and not too complicated. The base here is what makes it so unique. Seems to be a musk (?) listed --but it's not a dirty stinky musk. I think that it's the musk & bergamot bonding into one.
This is an example of a few simple basic ingredients MASTERFULLY CRAFTED into one delicious juice.
Longevity is good. I was getting whiffs 3 or 4 hours later. (for me that's good enough- my skin soaks up & tosses frags really fast)
GOOD FOR: Office/work space wear, days/nights, young/old, boy/girl ( Unisex -- no problem) .
Good gift idea & good blind buy as well!
My Highest Ratings:
PNDS: Please Never Discontinue this.
WBABUB: Would buy a back-up bottle (even though my brand new bottle is only 12 hours old).
P.S. If this EVER ever turns up on T.J. Mish-Mosh's sale racks.......get the f**k outta my way !
------------> NEW UPDATE----------------------> Dec. 23. 2015
The longevity on this gem is wonky. I spritzed this on a friend of mine (his hand) who has more "delicate" skin than me. He said that the scent lasted all day- thru the next morning- and thru his shower! On me this lasts no more than 2 hours (maybe 3). I had more luck spritzing like 4 sprays into an area near my chest/neck/shoulders and then rubbing it in. Weird. Now I'm getting whiffs often and later.
Just scored a LARGE 200 ML bottle for about $80.00 on eBay!
So yeah- for about $2.00 more I got a DOUBLE SIZE bottle for almost the same price in a retail store! Shame on me.
First I bought a 75ml bottle. Then I bought a 200ml :)
I wish it had a longer lasting longevity and stronger sillage, just so I could smell it all day.
Why discontinue the original dhs and then being out this poor facsimile? This is so close to dhs2008 but just not as good. It dries down to an almost clone but the journey there is less than enjoyable. I guess I'd like it if I didn't own dhs2008.
Every day that passes I like more and more of it , a clean aroma and fresh and sexy ... when you think it's gone , then immediately you feel it on your skin again , but the Summer King !!!
DHC has a very citrusy opening, resting on a white floral chord overshadowed by musk, wild adding nuance. It's a great and classy choice for summer wearing...God's lemonade! Really big deal. Could last more.
I love that Dior's Homme line is almost entirely comprised of easy to share unisex fragrances. Dior Homme Cologne employs a classic combination of citrus fruit, citrus blossom and clean white musk, but eschews the typical neroli in favour of grapefruit blossom which provides a sweeter, thicker quality. This cologne is exceptionally long lasting, and projection is moderate for the first 4-5 hours before becoming the perfect musky skin scent for the rest of the day and into the next.
A very good fragrance for summer, very fresh. It reminds me Eau de Rochas Homme.
Oh - How could one not love this DHC scent? After spraying this on my wrist at several occations, I lastly had to admit it: It's above Amazing! (I just can't stop sniffing my wrist) I'm not an expert on colognes but I know that I know that I know when my nose says YES!
It smells like paradise! Very pleasing and refreshing. I remember first time i smelled DHC on one of my friends and i really shocked how smooth and beautiful the scent is. I'm not gay but that moment I felt like hugging him!
Could be worn in any season except cold winter times.
Dont let the simple notes fools you, because it is really sophisticated and is the best in dior homme line side by side with DH Eau IMO.
Scent 10/10
Longevity 8/10
Projection 7/10
I enjoy wearing this during fall. It is uplifting. I get a distinct ginger note although it is not mentioned. Also there is something sweet in the dry down. Very lovely and unisex.
While wearing this all Summer my opinion has changed considerably. The lime is a pleasant transition into the grapefruit blossom and musk accord rounds everything back to the lime. Very nice cologne, I received numerous positive compliments from co-workers when wearing DHC.
U must have nose fatigue. Dude this cologne last 2 days on my skin just one spray. Took a shower last nite still smelling it as im writing. Funny thing is that it is snowing rite now and i get whiffs of it. Smh think it may be a yr all around cologne, may be best suited for fall than summer. The opening is summery HOWever the drydown is for cool weather This strong man!!!!
I really like my summer EdC's to be quite minimalistic and to present natural smelling, refreshing notes. Dior Homme Cologne delivers solidly. The bergamot in DHC is almost holographic in nature, like it were freshly picked & squeezed. The CO2 extraction from the grapefruit petals is likewise a very realistic rendition. The pair are studiously combined so that neither is dominant, they are entwined and totally complimentary.
This exquisite pairing is built on a musk fond which is that of the classic 'clean laundry' genre. But if this is a clean laundry smell, then it's the garments of angels, laundered in unicorn tears! Lol! I cannot emphasize enough how much I love the opening of this scent. The first five minutes, through to half an hour is quite divine.
It's then that the top notes really give way to the musk accord, which is dominant for the rest of the wearing, with the bergamot/floral opening reduced to more of a ghostly whisper. This is the only minor drawback with this scent. It's quite short lived, even for a cologne. But this can be remedied as always, by allowing it to settle on your clothes as well as your skin. This also helps stretch out the opening a little too. Me? I just want that opening again and again, so reapplication is my mantra! Oh, the bottle is really handsome too by the way! This is a really delightful summer offering from Dior and it is going to get a frequent hammering at my hands in the approaching Australian summer...
THIS FRAGRENCEI IS AMAZING, so much that I want to trade one of my bottles of Bleu de Chanel for this. It's 150ml and sprayed only twice, big full bottle
No no no! It sort of upset me because I thought I already knew what the perfect floral smell was, so wrong was I! The opening of this is unbelievable, the first two or three minutes is one of the most beautiful things in the world. So glad I've had the pleasure of sniffing it. That's the perfect floral smell!
Overall it's extremely clean and fresh. Like a floral, smoother more refined versace eau fraiche. The smell is up there with the most natural smelling perfumes I've encountered. It literally feels like it's a 35 degree day and you're laying in the pool with an icy cold cocktail. You have to try this one to understand what I'm saying. The bottle, also is perfect a match to the content, something you don't see very often.
I haven't been wowed for some time but the wait was worth it.
I need to say that all these Dior reformulations are spot on. Apart from DH original and even then I do think that it's still on par I would say that all the other one's are an improvement.
Smells just like a mix of lime and ginger. Very natural and amazing in my opinion. Quite alright longevity for a freshy as well, lasts 4-6 hours. Recommended if you like Versace man eau fraiche
A very pleasant scent, with the same sort of breezy citrus vibe as Eau Sauvage or a somewhat less soapy Mugler Cologne. I'd wear this stuff…
Now, the con: As is the case with all colognes, on me it doesn't last long.
Fantastic fresh fragrance. LIME!!!!GIN AND TONIC COLOGNE. Great spring summer day scent or just anytime anywhere its so fresh and clean. Versatile and inoffensive almost to clean like a lime windex but overall its sexy and i love the crisp feel along with the 4.2 ounce bottle thats really different, bought this on ebay for $50 under retail and man am i happy with it.DHC,DHS = lime heaven and lemon heaven. my favorite dior flankers.
This perfume is completely out of this world... the counter person on Sephora spray this on my hand...and for me.... instead of the supposedly Cologne name( citrus, lemon , oceanic notes)... this fragrance is a blast of sweetness and candy like aroma... I was completely surprise with this creation... the strange smell...and the blast of delicious notes..( Frankly smell exactly to my nose... like a fresh cool open can of coca cola... on a 100 degrees days).
The bottle is simplistic and very refreshing...
Just dam well good bro..need to do a review on this
Originally, I ran into this cologne by chance and immediately doused myself in it. I was going to purchase it for myself, but my boyfriend insisted I give it to him. (Funny enough, when I told the lady at the counter I originally wanted it for me, she said many women had actually bought it for themselves.)
First, I always include the bottle in my reviews, and this bottle is excellent. It feels good in the hands. I think packaging with fragrances can make a difference (at least it does to a synesthete, like me) and this one is very indicative of the fragrance itself - simple yet beautiful.
This scent is like crack to my nose. It smells like cool, fresh limes being squeezed over a tall glass full of ice and crushed mint leaves. It's so refreshing and unique; it's completely irresistible. I truly appreciate finding a men's fragrance that DOESN'T have some sort of pepper note listed. There's nothing peppery about this scent. It's light, refreshing, and I honestly don't think you can wear too much of it.
The lasting power is pretty great. It lasts almost all day. This is not the kind of fragrance that will easily offend people, so while it lasts, it's never in your face.
Overall, I'm a huge fan of this cologne, which is nothing short of a miracle as I previously preferred my boyfriend to be cologne free. Now, whenever I smell it, whether he's near or not, it floods me with fond memories of my boyfriend. 10/10 from me.
This is such a simple, straightforward scent! I can only describe it as cool or frosty. Only three notes are listed and it seems they brought out the lightest, coolest and/or airy aspect of each one.
People here and on another site, within their reviews, detect and mention direct lemon/lime notes, I don't. I get a great lite citrus blossom/tree aroma that only alludes towards citric and not in your face fruit, peel or zest.
I have worn this on hot, humid days when I get the feeling anything else would feel heavy or cloying after a while. This one though cuts through the thick humid days to make you feel relaxed and confident in your choice of fragrance.
This is one of those scents where you go in knowing it might not last long but you still purchase it because it promises you a great aroma while it lasts.
The best way to remedy this is to overspray on clothing when applying at the start off the day.
Citrus B-O-O-M! Don't underestimate many of the prior comments below, this is a citrus explosion that never leaves. This is great if you're looking for something fresh and simple. Seriously, it smells like freshly squeezed lemons.....unfortunately, it also smells like the pre-packaged wipe-clean I get in my local curry house post-meal. From that perspective, its not so good, and leaves me curious as to who I should pay the compliment - Dior, or my wipe clean manufacturers :)
Spritzed this Yesterday at Saks... I was So Thoroughly Surprised and Delighted. One of the Best smelling Citrus/Fresh Fragrances I have EVER smelled! I am addicted and need a Bottle. It's Sweet and Crisp while still being Sharp and Tangy, Someone said Crystalline, I like that! I am going to make sure this is the next thing I purchase, the biggest Bottle I can find, Maybe Two! If you want something that's Fresh, Sparkling, Crisp, Tangy and Delicious to wear, But Dior Homme Cologne! Demachy Hit this one out of the Park!
Very special citrus scent. It is quite different from other lemony scents out there and longevity can be quite good if applied properly. It is a cologne that reminds me of a sugary, fresh lemonade on a hot summer day. A must have for summer and in my opinion, the best DIOR cologne ever made. Wonderful. 8/10
A modern cotton scent – clean and clear from the outset, rooted in a translucent base, with a filmy rasping texture. It has a sharply rendered, slightly bitter, crystalline structure with a metallic feel which may remind one of lactonic citruses or glass fiber. The composition develops through out and, what caught more my attention, becomes softer in its early base while keeping its metallic, aromatic, citrus-like quality. Its feathery bitterness and delicately dry (woodsy) vibration go very well together with certain aspects of vetiver – notes of grapefruit and blond woods as you may find them in some vetiver absolutes or Vetiveryl acetat. At this stage I connect vetiver to the flowery and purple sides of iris. Later, after 48 hours observed on a blotter, the base fades out into a restrained iris – powdery, almost creamy, violet, carrot root.
It's start very 'LOUD' Bergamot all day, musk is just substitute. I didn't find grapefruit blossom but some of orange blossom floated, sometime it reminds me of Mojito.
Perfect for hot hot summer day [like Thailand.].
A great fragrance for humid and hot weather! Its performance increases and performs way better too, you'll only be able to discover this one on a really hot/humid day, above 32ºC!
Just got a brand new huge bottle, couldn't be happier! Come on summer, I'm ready for you!
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I first smelt DHC 2013 on paper in Macy's about a month ago. All I remember is the opening was amazing to my nose, but after getting a bottle and trying it on skin...not sure it's a love for me. But we'll see, it's supposed to get in the upper 90's again here in a couple days and that's exactly what I got this for.:)
As it's already been said, this composition does have a "frozen lemonade" smell in the opening despite the citrus in this case being bergamot. So very refreshing! I also completely agree with the person who stated this smells like 2008 Dior Homme Sport without the ginger in the drydown....totally agree! And that's a good thing, because ginger is a hit or miss note for me...and in 2008 DHS it was overbearing and most definitely a miss in that one IMO.
Very well composed, simple citrus based cologne scent here that is well above average in scent and has acceptable/adequate longevity for this type of genre. Definitely worth a look and to sample.
I don't know if I just get anosmic to this or what?! But longevity seems to be pretty poor and sillage is non-existent after the first hour it seems. Will have to get some others opinion on this next time I'm around someone I can ask.:)
Yes, apparently it is just me and my anosmia to white musk...as most everyone else is getting atleast average to very good longevity from this one.
Smells like a cold sprite. I really like this fragrance. This is the best cologne for super hot weather.
I love warm/hot weather scents. I just like that lighter and clean smelling scent, without worrying about being too overbearing. Some of my favorite fragrances include, Aqua di go, Nautica voyage, Versace pour homme, Chrome, and Allure homme sport and cologne sport. Truth be told, I've never been a huge fan of dior fragrances, because of the lipstick vibe I get from a lot of them is not my favorite. However, Dior homme cologne is not only my clear favorite in the Dior house, but it might be favorite cologne right now. It is right in my wheelhouse of what I like to smell like. Light, clean, citrusy, I LOVE IT! Not to mention, I don't have much problem with performance. I can smell it on my 6+ hours after I apply it which is plenty for me.
Very first review, and a long time coming. I bought this cologne as a work scent for the summer months. I read all of the reviews about smelling of clean laundry and realized that it was going to be a safe, pleasant smell for the office.
It is much more than safe and pleasant. The grapefruit is moderate, not too sharp and not too soft. It comes off as a "just got out of the shower and am standing on the deck with the sun beaming down on me, next to a citrus grove" kind of smell. Fantastic.
The dry down? Well done musk with a hint of citrus at the end of your inhale. All around fantastic scent.
When I read reviews, I am very interested in sillage and longevity, as scents seem to disappear on me rather quickly. I think the sillage for this one is moderate (not too noticable unless people are invading your personal space). But the longevity- for a light, citrusy scent, the longevity is amazing. I apply at around 8:30 before work and I can clearly still smell a single spray on my forearm as the workday comes to a close. Its a skin scent by then but it is still extremely easy to find.
In all, this cologne is a value by any measure. Definitely worth a try and a very very safe blind purchase. Good for most during occasions during the spring and summer days. I'd say anything over 70 degrees and sunny, its a go.
Scent: 9 (simple done in a very elegant way)
Sillage: 6 (not bad at all for a light citrus)
Longevity: 9 (again, in context of the light citrus colognes, very good performance)
So simple, yet so gorgeous! I fell in love with this after the very first sniff.
We're talking about the perfect summer citrus. It's fresh, it's clean and it is amazingly soft and pleasant.
It opens with an almost lemony blast of citrus (it's actually bergamot) and dries down to a beautiful citrus and floral phase (that beautiful grapefruit blossom just blows me away), resting against a soft, musky background. The musk in this is polite and silky soft - and it seems to work like a fixative for the citrus - because this scent lasts and lasts on my skin.
This is hands down the most amazing citrus scent I have ever smelled in my life. A bottle will promptly be added to my collection! :)
EDIT: My bottle of this arrived yesterday, and I love it. It's so pretty. Looks like a slightly milky and hazy ice cube. Makes me think of frozen margharitas. Perfect bottle design for a summer citrus scent like this.
It's a nice summer scent,so subtle and fresh,like a breeze of fresh air on a hot humid day!I love the bottle,and a smoky-white tinge to the bottle is just splendid.It contours and emphasizes the idea of freshness and crispness for this cologne.What an awesome unoffensive scent for office!
I want a 6 oz bottle of this juice,it looks awesome on the bathroom sink
What a beautiful aside to Dior's typical renderings! Not that they're bad by any stretch of the imagination! But this one is akin to someone dashing an ice cold glass of lemonade in your face and it smells too doggone good for you to even get angry! ! On a very hot day, this baby is peerless and the longevity is surprising for an aquatic. I love it all the way down to its slightly musky drydown. If you're not ready for that, just touch it up again for that beautiful, crisp splash of ice cold lemonade in the face! It is quite lovely!
This past Sunday I was sitting on my parcel of beach with my love ruminating over the meaning of fragrance. It was the hottest June 21st that I ever recalled, and also Summer Solstice, which we were celebrating with our Wiccan friends. (Earlier that day there were more denizens of Palm Beach walking around without shirts than I could count as we drove to Café Boulud for brunch.) The sky was the clearest blue I had seen since I was a boy, the heat sat on us like a sweaty pillow. We sipped drinks, stripped almost down to nothing and swam in the ocean to cool off, but even the deep blue Atlantic was warmer than it should have been this early in the season.
Everything was on fire, but it was a beautiful fire, and in our discussions about fragrance that day, with the smell of rare blossoms and the salty ocean depths in our nostrils, we decided that that was what mattered most to us in determining the worth of a particular scent: Did it make an impression like a beautiful, private place or did it just leave us feeling exposed and disenchanted? And this was a very subjective thing, reminding me later as we lay on a towel looking into infinite blue water and sky that there is no real way to quantify fragrance. It is easy to prove this simply by reading a couple of years worth of reviews corresponding to one particular fragrance from beginning to end. You will most likely find a wide variety of opinions. Democracy resides at the heart of what makes Fragrantica such a lovely place to visit, but one's personal, private experiences are what make discussing fragrance interesting.
One example of a fragrance line I had overlooked, thinking it belonged to the past, is Dior Homme. However, my first whiff of Dior Homme Cologne (2013) began my sojourn into Dior men's fragrance, and in my opinion, it's just the best for hot summer days. I could bathe in the stuff! DHC is an absolute cooling, refreshing warm weather scent to subdue the withering afternoon sun here on the east coast of Florida or any other sultry place. Three notes perform in beatific synchrony: cold pressed Moroccan grapefruit blossom, white musk and Calabrian bergamot. This heady, but refined quencher exudes class and instills serenity. The projection and longevity are calibrated optimally for a summertime fragrance. (DHC flies off the shelves here in Palm Beach!) Try wearing it as I do with a deep tan, a white linen suit, a pair of strapped leather sandals and a straw fedora and you may feel transported back to Casablanca, sipping on a tall whiskey sour at Rick's Café Americaine and waiting for an old flame to wander through the door. DHC offers impeccable relief for gentlemen who smoke and smolder in the heat of the day behind a pair of dark sunglasses. Longue vie à M. Demachy!
The most refreshing fragrance I own. Too bad it is just a cologne. Should make it last longer. This bottle is expensive for Sprite + Musk scent. I put this on when IT is HOT!
Instantly refreshed and then half an hour later you smell only the musk. And then an hour later the musk says, "Bye, Bye...I will now hide in your shirt."
Simplicity meets perfection.
Dior Homme Cologne is an exceptionally clean and crisp presentation of grapefruit and bergamot. It opens bright, sharp, and fizzy, and exudes a moderate though persistent sillage for several hours after. The effect of the grapefruit blossom and white musk adds the white floral dimension of neroli, holding everything together on an evenly clean and well-composed keel. The texture and density of DHC reminds me very much of Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche, while its smell is most similar to the 2008 version of Dior Homme Sport, however, DHC is snappier and less aquatic than its sporty predecessor. I think this is a great scent, and for me it combines my favorite aspects of several fragrances into one perfume. The clean neroli of Mugler Cologne, sharp citrus of Bergamotto Marino, and the fizzy energetic ginger of DIor Homme Sport all comes together in the latest cologne flanker of what is probably the best men's fragrance line to date. Easily dressed up or down, in my opinion this is a must-have for any enthusiast looking to add to his summer wardrobe. Highly recommended.
It has simple notes and I like that. I can't wear this like every single day but this is a really good bottle to own. Simpler than Channel's sport cologne. Good stuff!
Perfection in a bottle. Flat out.
Instantly reminded me of allure sport cologne and a little bit of allure edition Blanche except better not as strong the citrus with Dior is much smoother and refreshing this is a good one
This is the PERFECT HOT SUMMER fragrance. It starts out with a blast of lemon and bergomant and dries down to a clean hint of white floral. Nothing complex, nothing groundbreaking in terms of notes but it is done perfectly. Inoffensive, pleasant and perfect for those days when even a summer fragrance might be a little heavy. BTW, this is a great office scent as well so even when summer is over, keep it in the office and let the compliments roll in!
the smell of the hot towels flights attendants give out. i actually enjoy it but not worth the money.
I see a lot of reviews mentioning "lemon" but I do not get lemon nor is lemon listed in the notes.. Dior Homme Cologne is all about the fragrant citrus fruit "bergamot"! I for one know the scent of bergamot very well, having experienced its scent and flavor in the gorgeous fields of Italy where this citrus fruit grows.. Dior Homme Cologne is all about the invigorating scent of bergamot accented with a bit of floral grapefruit blossom and a very clean musk..
Really like this one. One of the best summer frags out there. If you're a fan of fresh citrus scents, you'll love this. Longevity isn't that great, though.
Haters gonna hate it, fans gonna love it. That being said Dior homme Cologne is a super fresh, classy, clean scent. A well made citrus, sparkly fragrance less complex than Dior homme Sport but superb though. IMO DHC has an invigorating verbena-like accord (not mentioned in the composition) which makes it extremely fresh and perfect for hot summer days. The opening arises like a lemon blast that gradually fades into a soapy, almost creamy dry-down that lasts for hours. Both longevity and projection are great, at least on my skin although it will depend largely on your skin type and PH. DHC is a masterpiece and a must buy hands down.
Just bought my 2nd bottle
NOTE: This frag is for summer ONLY (even better during the hottest days)
THIS is a cologne, referring to the original french version of "eau de cologne", but in a more modern way. Dior basically updated a multi-century juice. While only made of 3 notes, it actually keeps the most important you'd find in a true "eau de cologne" : citrus and (white) flowers. The opening smells excatly like opening a new very fresh 7Up/Sprite bottle or can, just after the "pschttt" sound. The scent itself is quite generic, BUT the quality of the ingredients puts it above most citrusy fragrances out there. The musk is very light here, the scent basically remains a "citrus-white flower duet (the grapefruit blossom).
PS : The flower note is NOT feminine at all. its not butch masculine either, it just adds a very very very light sweetness to the frag and smoothes the agressive (but nice) bergamot note. Women can definitly wear this one too. This is just "freshness" in a bottle! :)
Regarding the performance, if you plan to wear it under 28°c (celsius) or so, you WILL be disappointed. Just like Versace eau Fraiche, this is performs BEST under a very very very very hot weather. I can get the 7 Up/ Sprite bergamot scent up to 4h after applying, and the fragrance, though remaining a skin scent can be smellt 7-8hours after applying (again, this works that good under very hot temperatures).
Average projection for the 2 first hours, then in "skin scent" mode. The perfect perfume you wanna be wearing when having your lady resting her head on your chest under the sun. It won't choke her up and its very comforting, there something really seductive about it. It's saying "hey baby come closer, so you can smell me! :) "
This is actually the only juice I've ever bought twice. Not because it's the best, but because it's very safe (office-friendly), smells luxurious (and faaar from synthetic, very natural smelling) its the perfume I always put on during summer when I don't know what to wear, and it's the best I've come across for high temperatures..
If you want a quality fragrance that doesnt offend (but get compliments) for scorching hot summer days, this is the one.
PS: ONLY for summer. That's the only way you can appreciate this gem!
PS 2 : the face of the fragrance is no longer Jude Law, Fragrantica, but Robert Pattinson (but hey, who actually cares? :) )
The opening is really nice, lemony, but I tried it next to Dior Homme Eau, and it is way too weak, then it quickly becomes what many call generic. Dior Homme eau is quite a bit more potent and Dior Homme is even more potent than Eau, so this one to me is a pass. If you like this, chose Dior Homme sport instead, it outperforms it by miles, and they have a similarity. There are other amazing offerings from this house, this one I was not impressed at all, it fades quickly and the drydown is generic. Funny comment, the sales lady told me it is too feminine, that a woman she works with wears it, suggested I get Eau instead
for me it's nearly " Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne " can substitute each other (buy the one that cheaper ^__^ )
Oh dear god, where do I begin. This is so close to becoming my signature now, and I am in fact a woman! I am forcing this to be unisex because I refuse not to wear it just because it says "Homme".
Here are a couple of fun (opinion-based) FACTS about Dior Homme Cologne 2013:
(1) It is a gem, treasure, keeper, you name it, for whoever has a liking for citrusy, aquatic or aromatic scents.
(2) The sillage is only soft to moderate (depending on how much you apply) but you won't care because you absolutely love it anyway... to the point of madness.
(3) If point (1) is true for you, you will love this so much you can never get rid of it. Because it's addicting.
(3) The bottle design allows your eyes to rest in peace; it is flawless.
(5) Perhaps you noticed the previous number was incorrectly a three. Maybe it has to do with the last words of point (2).
Wow Dior Homme Cologne is freshness in a bottle. At first spray I get lots of citrus and in the dry down I get citrus with a little bit of musk. Perfect for the hot summer months. For a cologne, it has a lot of staying power and makes me feel fresh and clean all day long. Definitely a must try for every man or woman (it could be unisex).
Got to be one of the best summer smell out there. Its only con is that it has a very weak projection. Only a creep will notice it on you, and that is because she will be, well... creeping on you. I always need to over spray this cologne and even than no one has ever complimented. I still like the smell enough to shed a bind eye for its strength.
Scent - 9
Projection - 5
Longevity - 7
Dior homme cologne smells fresh, citrusy, a nice aromatic grapefruit blossom over clean musk. For a cologne it has a beautiful zestiness to it:)But if it's a cologne why is it priced like a edt or edp even?
it's a refreshing splash which can last 3, 4 to 5 hours but is a skin scent, albeit a fresh one. I dont usually stress on price in any review but here it feels a bit extreme.
scent: 6/10
longevity: 4/10
sillage: 3/10
@ night cutter. I love lemons tho
UNISEX.. refreshing and ice cold feeling...smells like a frozen lime margarita or lemonade in a cup of ice..walked into a small room and was told I smelled DELICIOUSSSSSS...
After receiving this as a gift. i have to say this sent is very basic but very clean and the dry down of the musk is very nice. Its a very unique and soft ,clean fragrance great for summer. it's hard for someone not to like this scent. if you dont like the scent of being clean then its not for you.
One of the best citrus fragrances ever.
Fresh, clean, lovely.
High quality
Sometimes less is more, as is the case with this cologne.
Smells like a very natural lime and grapefruit mixed together. Extremely clean and fresh. Probably not the best in regards to sillage, but it's nice wearing a fragrance that draws people in instead of having a constant cloud of perfume surrounding you (pushing other people away).
Very laidback and understated. If you want a fragrance that becomes a part of your persona, and is not just another accessory, this really is an excellent choice.
Update: Rarely do I use the same fragrance over a longer period, but I just really like this one and it's now my signature. I might have been mistaken in regards to sillage, because I've received nothing but (unsolicited mind you) positive comments from women. This one pleases me as well as everyone around me.
Take a fresh lime, cut it up and put into 3.4 ounces of water. There ya go!
Bought it after being given a small sample of this by a fragrance department store rep..... I love it!! :) A fresh elegant day scent...preferably summer but I like wearing it in any season, brightens my mood. Smells like a fresh lemony cotton shirt-like vibe in a warm summer day... a much lighter and more lemony suave version of a Monsieur Balmain but without the vetiver background. Spray on this great Dior cologne and feel like a male model walking down a fashion runway. My female co-workers at work mostly agreed, great scent! I would go as far as saying a lemony version of a Bleu De Chanel (which I also love).
Psychoskip hit it on the nose, this smells like 7-Up. My girlfriend even calls it my 7-Up cologne. I really like how refreshing it is. Started wearing it in early spring and it is pretty underwhelming. I will try again in a few months once it warms up, because I really like the notes.
Picked this up with some Shoppers Optimum Reward points for free. Love the bottle and love the unique scent however this is identical (and I mean, IDENTICAL) to Hermes Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose, which I love, but is way to expensive and Shoppers doesn't carry it.
Anyway, smells nice on me and does last a while. Definitely a summer or spring day kind of fragrance, not exactly the most masculine of smells.
People say it's very lemony but truth is it's definitely more grapefruit. Surprised I like it, since I hate Grapefruit...
AMAZING!!!!!!! Dior = best house ever...this fragrance smells like lemons crushed into a blender with dry ice and a little sugar!!!!!! Stunning!
This is horrible. It's a lemon bomb with some lavender. The lemon is huge. I thinks it's awful. The bottle design is nice though.
Is that Hedione I smell in the opening?
I love it for summer
Im taking a break from my usual heavy leather and ouds....
Gentlemen, we girls are going to wear this one; it smells fresh, clean and lightly floral and is gorgeous to wear! Its summer in a bottle and very unisex.
It smells nice! Fresh, invigorating, clean, and slightly soapy. It is inoffensive and light enough to be worn on the hottest of days. However, it is a bit boring/linear. It is more like an EDC type to spray on when lounging around the house, after a shower, or in weather over 90 degrees. I think it is a bit overpriced at msrp. I would look to discounters for this at a better price!! I see no relation to other Dior homme flankers...
Smells like Fresca. Very lite, too light really. I had to reapply after five minutes and still it faded in another ten minutes. Great scent but way too weak. Wonder what they could be thinking.
One of the best sophisticated citrus scent nowadays. Very linear, but smells gorgeously...
In 2007, the Dior brand released a version of the same name, created by Francis Kurkdjian, which had, as its biggest quality, the respect for the original Dior Homme version's DNA. In 2013, the in-house perfumer - François Demachy - released this version, completely new and that doesn't bring similarities with the fragrance of Dior Homme. I found it a complete mistake on the part of the Marketing/communication Department of the company, because this scent should have been called Dior Homme Sport Cologne, since it brings citrus and pertinent features of the Sport line. That's what Chanel did with the Allure Homme Sport line and its variations (Sport Cologne and Sport Eau Extreme). It would have been much more cohesive!
Another important observation is that is named Cologne, but is sold as EDT, different from the 2007 version. So, by all appearances, the name alludes to something refreshing and not to a scent made with lower concentration.
That said, let's get to what matters: the fragrance. It is composed by notes of Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit blossom (whose essential oil was extracted by steam distillation of the petals) and white musk. And although the composition is simple, the result is very good.
When touches the skin, it looks like someone just squeezed the peel of the fresh fruit. The bergamot (Citrus Bergamia), which is not lemon, has citric, sour and elegant aroma. Is the note that leads me direct to the more natural Italian fragrances. And I get shocked everytime I see people talking that this cologne smells like lemon. Guys, they are different fruits: lemon, lime, bergamot, Orange, grapefruit, Mandarin, yuzu, etc. They are citrus fruits, but with particular nuances: some juicy, other acidic; there are the sweet and, also, the sour.
After about 15 minutes, the grapefruit blossom begins to emerge with nuances very similar to neroli. The main difference, on my skin, was a feeling of freshness with a spicy touch. It reminded me the smell of ginger. In the end, the white musk comes smooth, without the soapy nuance, but with a creaminess that made me remember the base of Allure Edition Blanche, however, as if they had taken off the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean.
The bottle is beautiful, indeed! It looks like an ice cube when it is milky in a corner. And the blue details confer an aspect even more frozen. They could have done the TV commercial using a model rubbing ice on the neck, because the sensation of freshness is the same.
The projection is not good, but the lasting compensates. For those who miss the limited edition Armani Code Sport Athlete (which I prefer), here is a great choice for the overwhelming summer of our country (Brazil).
If 7-Up were to make a fragrance, this would be it. Bright, bubbly, soft, citrus. That's all you need to know. Longevity is poor, but Dior Homme Cologne 2013 is what I would consider a perfect "White T-shirt" scent.
This is more of a comparison-type review than a descriptive one.
Tried this out today on an arm and couldn't help noticing the resemblance it bore to the original Dior Homme Sport sample I had dated 2008. I would say the two are 95% alike.
I also tried the latest version of DHS on the other arm and I can say that DHC is more suited to warmer weather (and I mean 35 Celcius +) while the present sport version is more suited to pre-summer weather of springs as it might get cloying in extreme heat. But then again, I need to test these in summers to give a better review. The cologne version had a better longevity and projection which is not surprising given its higher price compared to its cousin.
Forgive my nose, but I got a Versace Man Eau Fraiche vibe from DHC 2013. Just that it performed much better than the former.
Starts off nicely with fresh lemons and I like it a lot at this stage, but develops into what smells to me like a strong laundry detergent, so I'll pass.
I loved the burst of fresh lemon at the start and for the most part. It slowly and progressively becomes a bit more soapy and powdery than I would like. It tries to be the 2008 version of Dior homme sport with the elegance of the 2012 without the iris. I was on the fence for some time with this one but finally decided to pass.
3 notes, 3 words: Gorgeous Powdery Lemon!!!
That is all about the simple superb Dior Homme Cologne 2013.
However, I can speak some more words...
...I would say Dior divided Dior Homme Sport 2008 into 2 fragrances: Dior Homme Cologne 2013 and Dior Homme Sport 2012.
DHS 2008 was trying to be too much at the same time: "summer, sport, refined, elegant, sophisticated, classic, etc..." and wasn't so faithful to Dior Homme line.
So IMO they made this division: DH Cologne 2013 is the sport one. And DHS 2012 is the elegant classic one (fine sport) that makes the perfect bridge to the Dior Homme line.
For me, this is a very simple fragrance. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The citrus notes feel fresh and clean, whilst the musk is pleasantly subtle. Longevity isn't great for me, but it is a cologne after all.
Perhaps better for the warmer months however I have been wearing this all year round (mostly daytime) and it works for me.
Not the type of fragrance that will wow or amaze but a safe, simple and pleasant everyday smell that you can't really go wrong with.
The best perfume for summer in Dior line.
Dior Cologne explores the freshness in Dior Sport, may even not listed in the notes but the lemon reconciled bergamot, clearly appears that DNA present in Sport, it may be that scent is bergamot specifically of Calabria with a white floral accord, which gives a touch clean and sparkling which is the grapefruit blosson.
It better than sport because its not bitter by the present of ginger and has nothing spicy, only that citrus and invigorating freshness chord in musky velvety light base, perfect for summer.
Rating: 9/10
Intense lemon, I don´t detect any spices more tan a touch of ginger, More lemon and lemon, go away in 20 min, after I can smell very soft White flower and round almost unperceptible orris note. the base is composed by powdery and elegant white musk that remember babys colognes.
A wonderful fresh cologne which got a truely refreshing scent without being cloying , overpowering and similar to a thousands of so called fresh aquatic cheapo synthetics.
DHC is all about Citrus( Bergamot) and musk , I get the Orange peel and Neroli hints besides some flowery notes which might be wrong but whatever it is , really a treat to wear in hot and humid climate. Another Underrated one.
Simply Awesome.
First opinion.
My first 'Dior'. A transparent version of 'Allure Blanche' ('Chanel'). Can also be seen as a 'Dior Sport' well diluted. It also reminds me of 'Mediterraneo' by 'Antonio Banderas'. Although weak, is remarkable. Made for very hot days. I believe it is more profitable to purchase the 'Allure Blanche'. Although weak, DHC has great longevity. On my skin, 8 hours. Fairly linear; practically the same scent from beginning to end. In short, another great scent for hot days, that's all. When my bottle runs out, will I buy another? No. I regret having bought? Certainly no.
Let'us update it!
When my bottle runs out, will I buy another? Yes.
Longevity: 8h+. Range: 3h+. Extraordinary.
I really loved this fragrance at first. Fizzy clean lemon that has surprising longevity on me. But the more I wore it, the more I noticed an astringent qualitu that reminded me of something in the "Clean" line of perfume. Now, I am having a harder and harder time wearing this. It feels too heavy and suffocating on a hot day...not refreshing, just smothering. :'(
Homme Cologne 2013 is a different take on the Homme line. It starts with a genuine freshly cut lemon, very refreshing. Gradually, as the grapefruit blossom and then the white musk appears, it changes more on the clean side. The transition is seamless and the blend is very high quality. Excellent for the summer and in my opinion better than Homme Sport. If you like citrus fragrances, this is among the best. The longevity is great but you don't get much projection after the two hour mark. Gorgeous bottle!
Scent: 9.5/10
Longevity: 8/10
Projection: 6/10
Compared to DHS this is cleaner and fresher. Maybe not as complex as DHS but for my money, better at one specific thing. Call it linear or boring but the one thing this isn't is offensive. Great cologne, and aside from Fahrenheit 32, it is my favorite Dior.
Pleasant, but fairly simple perfume- as a citrus juice poured on linen cloth. Fresh, invigorating perfume just on hot summer or after the gym, when you do not want to "complex" perfume. Good sillage !!!
Well my recent position at Macy's allowed me a NICE oppurtunity to sample a LOT of colognes lately. I heard of Homme Intense coming off as lipstick like.
Homme cologne.
This one comes off as richly sweet and masculine.
The lipstick note isn't as prominent, but it dries to a deliciously expensive smelling cosmetic/powdery musk that lasts for the rest of the day.
Sillage: modest
Longevity: good, 8 hours later still leaves a nice sweet 4cm musk blanket.
Very, very poor longevity. I took my one from Berlin - 78 Euro and I'm totally disappointed!
Simple, but very refreshing. Probably the one that suitable for REALLY hot weather. Because it is very airy. And yes, it is basically a lemon scent. Really like this one, although longevity is not perfect, since it is very light.
7-up in a fragrance. Pretty great at times during the summer. Doesn't last as long as I'd like but it's okay...reapply. Happy Hunting.
Classic and simple, May be too simple at times.
It's the type of colognes that can fit anytime, but only seems right when it's summer, sunny, and you're wearing light colored cloth, it reminds me of models running on the beaches, it's weird, i liked it but i never imagined myself or anyone i know wearing it.
It is very long lasting btw, i sampled this on a tester paper along with Fahrenheit Absolute and Fahrenheit Aqua, this outlasted them by far, and was still strongly noticeable on the tester paper after 48 hours.
It starts off with Bergamot and Grapefruit, some notes of lemon hits the nose as well, in a couple of hours the grapefruit grows stronger, the smell becomes sharply lemony on the beginning of the sniff, yet it tends to be directly followed with this soothing effect that reduces the sharpness of the citrus, it's like tasting a milky citrus smoothie, a creamy note directly follows the lemony note, and that soothing note is not Musk, i couldn't smell musk at all, may be just a hint, once.
I have to say i can smell similarities in the middle phase, with Encre Noire from Lalique, it's probably the Cypress note.
To sum up, this is never a blind buy, should be tried once and even twice, it's different than anything Dior made lately. May be would lead a new trend in perfumery.
Update April 23rd, 2015
Dior decided to relaunch this summer fragrance this summer. The one good that I can state is that both the same!!! Excellent summer frag which has a citrus/green vib.
Finally I found this amazing fragrance...I wish Dior wouldn't of discontinued this fragrance perfect during the summer months.
This was a blind purchase based on several reviews and I have to agree that this juice is phenomenal frag with a zesty citrus note from bergamot as well as floral notes of grapefruit blossom.
The zesty citrus aroma stays for several hours, after awhile I'm able to detect a hint of musk giving it a realy warm sexy vib. This frag is Dior's best summer scent ever produced giving you an overall ATTRACTIVE GREEN scent. To follow this citrusy frag is a slightly spicy aroma giving it a real attractive masculine scent
Longevity and Silage are both very high quality lasting well past 4-6hrs considering it's a summer fragrance.
Overall thoughts,
This was the first time that Dior broke away from their main note of IRIS...giving us a real aromatic scent.
I LOVE the zesty citrusy notes giving you an aroma of lemon as they ripen under the heat of the summer sun in Italy making this juice ABSOLUTELY STUPENDOUS. Rating this juice is DEFINITELY worth apraise 9/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I recently bought it and I love it. It's perfect for summer!! Starts with one of the best citrus refreshing smell and then ends in a soft and clean aroma. It projects very well for 3 hours and then it stays close to skin for a long time. Very good longevity. My signature scent this summer for sure.
literally smells like a fizzy lemon lime soda (sprite, 7up, Sierra Mist etc)..This is pretty much dior homme sport 2008 without the spice.. very clean and refreshing scent but longevity is short lived..if you already own dior homme sport I say pass.. they smell so much alike
It's a great, natural smelling low-key or "stealth" fragrance. People my not recognize it as a perfume but just as clean, fresh laundry smell. DHC is perfect for hot climate, sports or delicate situations like working in close quarters or even a job interview.
to me it is a very basic and simplistic fragrance done well. All I get really is an opening of pure citrus mostly a lemon smell.. It is a natural lemon, not a sweet edition blanche candy lemon, but more of a fresh lemon like those wipes restaurants give you to clean your hands.. it smells pretty much the same as that.. with some floral undertones. As it dries down the citrus fades and you get more of the floral and this clean cotton t shirt type of smell. so overall think lemon scented wipes ... the good ones that smell like pure lemon.. and some floral/ out of the wash fresh cotton t shirts.
longevity seems pretty good on it.. not too sure on projection
Overall I can appreciate the scent.. but I can see why people would like it and dislike it.. its a simplistic lemon scent.. for me personally I think I like something with more to it... but sometimes elegance is in simplicity. This one might be good if you want to wear a fragrance but don't want to smell as if you are wearing a "perfume".. another scent that is good at this is muegler cologne.
I just love this fragrance. So fresh and simple i use it as a ''summerizer'' if you will, for a very few, more complex scents
Yes, armani sport code athelet is almost as DH cologen, but beauty in reaching the goal with Dior versus professionality with less effort in Armani. Also, armani have noticeable vetiver note which is not in DHC.
this is a really nice one perfect for summer daytime . opening with the nature lemon turn to some kind of fresh flower quit fast but the fresh stay still in the end mix with the musk is wonderful the longest is nice better than some EDP one of my favour
سلام يه عطر عالي خنك و ملايم وقتي اسپري ميكني بوي ليموي تازه كه شاداب و خنك هست بعد از چند دقيقه شكوفه گريپ فروت با ليمو يه بوي فرش و با حالو ايجاد ميكنه در پايان هم مشك بوي دلنشين و ملايمي رو داره امروز بعد از تست بو كردم از در مغازه رفتم بيرون تو هواي آزاد هي بو كردم چند قدم كه رفتم بي درنگ برگشتم يه دونه خريدم عالي عالي فرش تازه مناسب براي روزاي گرم تابستون 10/10
A very good natural citrus scent for spring/summer. Suprisingly it is quite often complimented by ladies. Sillage and longevity is above average for a citrus scent. Imo worth trying.
This is a lovely clean , fresh scent with a contempory edge to it.
Dior has done well with this fragrance in all aspects.
this is great....reminds me of a cross between ACSA and Chanel allure sport cologne...smells authentic and very nice!
Thanks! Still trying to decide of I should reorder DHS or try something new with dhc 2013
binker,yes it is
Fragrancenet has this but does anyone know if they're 100% legit?
very close to signorricci by nina ricci! the nose of dior he is a copycat!
A delicious and elegant sweet lemon drink we love to sip in summer. An easy to wear risk-free cologne to give as a present.
Un délicieux et raffiné sirop de citron qu'on aime boire en été. Une eau de cologne facile à porter qu'on peut offrir sans risque.
got this today, it's ok...dior homme sport is much better
hey guys, this or Infusion d`Homme Prada for men? thanx
Update: nothing to do with Infusion d'H by Prada.
Lemony fresh cotton fabric smell. Last long, but sits on skin as far as I can tell. There's nothing wrong with this fragrance, but the purpose it serves can be accomplished with any fresh body spray, fragrance lotion, or perfumed soap. This is ideal for someone who wants there skin to smell clean without smelling like you're actually wearing a fragrance. I own it, but I don't warrant a blind buy. You aren't missing much at all.
First time I smelled this was at the duty free in the airport.. The salesperson sprayed it on a card and made me smell it, although I was preoccupied sniffing out scents like Opium Pour Homme, and Kouros to see what those were all about.. Dior Homme Cologne had just come out than and was brand new.. When I smelled it I was shocked at how good it smelled because fresh & citrusy scents are not really my thing.. Dior Homme Cologne is very simple, very fresh, clean, and pure citrus with a floral hint.. Smelled it for the second time today and now I really want this! This is one of the only citrus fragrances that has really piqued my interest! There is just something about it that really smells very nice and different..
this is clean, straightforward and simply one of the best citrus fragrances out there.
Amazing scent, one of my favourite fragrances. Smells a little bit like 7-up, very fresh and sweet, with a tiny bit of citrus. Not as long lasting as I hope it should be, but with a decent projection, my friends absolutely love it.
Just picked this up on Sale at duty free and I am very happy with it. It adds about 5 seconds to every hug :)
Esta colonia con el pasar de las horas me da una cierta semejanza con armani emporio white for him. Me gusta mucho,la parte citrica es amable. Tiene un toque de ginebra a mi olfato y un elegante musky aparece entre todo el citrico. Al final es bien fresco el aroma. 4.5/5 es mi opinion personal.
This is a beautiful , fresh fragrance. A less "sporty"
version of Dior Sport, more elegance than sportiness.
I can't attest to performance or sillage because I 've only tested from a 2ml sample. Very impressed.
Simplistic Ultra elegance with this cologne.But not the most masculine scent out there.
Dior Homme Cologne 2013 is a good choice for the colony of very hot days. The smell is fantastic! Easy to please people. I would like more longevity and silage. I believe this fragrance is proposed to be a mild scent of summer. Still thumbs up.
Ordered this off Fragrancenet as a blind buy after the reviews and I must say it's VERY good. I really enjoy the citrus w/o being too feminine.
I hope this gets discontinuous after the releasing of Dior Homme Eau!
A qualities fresh scent that very smooth and realistic to my nose. Not something unique or get attention but its clean and suitable for any occasions. Ideal for summer. I can wear it anywhere, anytime.
This is pure perfection when it comes to citrus, masculine scents.
It opens up with crispy freshness of citruses, smells a little like a lemon mixed with bergamot, freshly blended into heavenly smelling juice.
It warms up on skin, evolves just a little to show it's seductive side.
It's smells so good.
It's never easy when it comes to citrus scents. Most of them smell like air-fresheners or laundry detergents. It's very easy to cross the line and make a cheap-smelling citrus fragrance with no class.
This kind of fragrance takes a lot of good work and perfect blending.
It's not a complicated, multi-layer scent.
It's just a simple, clean citrus scent.
It's the proof that less is more.
I love the bottle design, it's a good reflection of this scent - like a clean citrus water, simple and elegant at the same time.
I also think it makes a good unisex perfume. I love it on my skin.
Smells natural, bright, positive and sexy at the same time, without being complicated and heavy in any way.
Love it, from the bottle to the liquid.
Good job, Dior (now please make something like this in a more feminine version)!
An invigorating frag, for the lovers of sharp citrus, which is modern, crisp and brilliant..
I applied 6 heavy sprays
0 -50 mins - 5 inch projection. Refreshing and natural citrus, which is modern, sexy and for the day time. Ages 18 - 32
50 min - 1 hour 45 mins - 2 inch projection. Linear frag
vibrant citrus, wow
1 h 45 mins - 8 hours. Close to skin but longevity is very good. The citrus remains, less sharpness but IMHO even better now.
This scent is to die for, and one of the greatest - I find it addictive and absolutely love it
If you like this but want more projection, then try Armani Code Sport Athlete NOT the original Code Sport, but be quick as the Athlete version(clear bottle) is limited edition
Those who say that this smells like Allure Edition Blanche have obviously never smelled Allure Cologne Sport. They both start out almost identical, except this is a lot smoother and turns more lemony in the drydown rather than citrusy soapy from Cologne sport. It lasts all day on me, with moderate to low projection. Not really a compliment getter, just smells nice...
Honestly not worth the money,...maybe if they sold it in 150ml like Allure Cologne sport.
The zestiest fragrance available.
My top citrus fragrance of all.
I don't find it similar to DHS except in the opening.
The drydown is completely different.
Very similar to AHS cologne,but each has its own identity.
Average Rating: 4/5
Fresco e parace limonada , mas nao tem Limão em sua composição...a bergomata faz esse papel. Dior com ótima fragancia dominante em sua volta,lembra de longe o DHS 2008 ,mas somente lembra...boa opção para o calor.
A good fragrance. A minimalist, fresh simple cologne. Nothing fancy. The kind all people like. Nothing edgy, stays at the safe side.
It reminds me at the dry down of Loewe's Solo Eau De Cologne Intense a lot. The top, however, differs. Dior's is more citrous & light while Loewe is a more soapy & heavier but these two fragrances share the same path at the end of the road.
I liked it. It evoked calmness & peace in me. Exactly like how Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea fragrance did. But the price is way too much for such value. There are much better options for much cheaper price. Unless you are really free-spending person with no financial burden or really really loved it, you shouldn't go for it.
People won't smell the price, nor would you in a couple of months.
This is very, very pleasant. Fresh, clean, crisp, and inoffensive. Although it doesn't contain neroli, it reminds me of Mugler Cologne, which I already own. If I didn't, I'd probably buy this one. It lasts long, and projects moderately.
Dior Cologne 2013,parece com Dior Homme Sport vintage , limão e limão sem gengibre,mas esse Colgne não tem a nota de limão, o que faz dele ,ele também não é cologne,mas sim eau toillete,o que traz personalidade no perfume e com caixa e frasco magnificos de lindo,aroma é maravilhoso,calmo e confortavel,fixa mediano por ser muito fresco,DHC é esportivo e elegante,dia a dia e interessante,projeção leve e sútil com um cheiro de limão ou tangerina ... a fragancia lembra branco como algodão ou gelo,Dior acertou em um perfume verão que será um sucesso na minha opinião,especialmente pra voce que gosta de aroma de limão misturado a flores.
Aroma : 9,8
Fixação : 8,5
Projeção : 7,5
Geral : 9
I think to an extent you know what you're going to get with Dior...and that's quality!
Not my favourite in the Homme collection but if you want a really lovely smelling citrus & musk fragrance, you can't go wrong with this.
The bergamot, grapefruit blossom combination is really nice, and much more pleasant to my nose than the lemon & ginger of Homme sport but somehow not as challenging.
I still think it's great and the bottle is very attractive too with the frosted sides.
Got to love this stuff. DHC is a super fresh and sparky scent which hardly goes unnoticed. It is not intended to be a masterpiece but it could easily become one. I didn't like the original Dior Homme Cologne because of those overwhelming spicy and citrus notes, but this one is one-of-a-kind fragrance that exudes sensuality and freshness. Although anise is not described in its composition, I guess it is present. Thumbs up!
Excellent summer fragrance. I also wear this at the gym, longevity is poor but what do we expect for a cologne? Very nice scent.
nice fragrance! reminds me Thierry Mugler "COLOGNE" Fragrance
One of the best for summer..I got tons of compliments and I m wearing it just one month..It is clean, fresh but full fragrance. I cannot imagine anyone not liking this for summer. I recommend the biggest bottle.
Beautiful. Citrus, ginger and a bright musk. Exceptionally long-lasting for a cologne, especially on clothing. I really find it genuinely difficult to fault this.
the more i use the more i love this perfume.
I really love the grapefruit blossom note.
This the two most long lasting Citrus perfume i know, the other is Pure Cedrat by Azzaro.
I had a big decant of it and I still have a big bottle of Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport. They're different. But equal in quality.
This one is more like very refreshing lemonade, it also reminds me of fresh laundry, in a good way! Chanel smells a bit more harsh in the beggining, like a sharp mix of citruses. But then that smell dissapears and spices mixed with wooods come in.
Love them both.
It is a clear and sunny day with cool breeze. A glass of lemonade and gin in my hand and I'm having a casual day. That's what I get when I tested Dior Homme Cologne 2013 twice.
I think people are putting to high expectations. At the rate these fragrance companies churn out new products, you hardly get anything that would change the trend in the industry.
Back to the cologne, it opens up with a really natural lemon note. One of the best lemon notes I smelled and I get a boozy background to it. It adds a little bitterness to it kind of like dry gin. In the mids you later get woods and musk. It is simple yeah and it does the job well. I see this being worn for office and casual day. Very suitable for hot and humid conditions.
Is it innovative? Of course not. But for a specific well known genre, it is one of the best in its class.
This one here is the PERFECT fragrance for men. It's so fresh and nice and the drydown is heavenly. And yes, it's a little bit similar to chanel homme sport cologne, but nowhere near as harsh. I tried it on my own wrist and almost bought it just so I could spray it on my sheets and pillows or wherever.
The test and is just ... wow! Delicious!
If you do not like citrus, stop reading this review ...
The first shot is of a quite pronounced citrus, I would say to "strong" (in the best sense of the term).
In the middle phase is the Dior Homme Sport (2008) original, I do not doubt (come on, I have two bottles of Dior Homme Sport 2008!).
Now (and here's the surprise),
In the drying phase horrors reminded me (so to speak) to Eau de New York by Bond No 9 and Les Colognes Hermes ...!
Actually, it is commonplace in my reviews, but: MUST HAVE (again, if you like citrus).
We will have to prove their durability and sillaje, of course.
Really different from the original Cologne. That smell that usually is compared to lipstick is gone, and in its place is the citrus. All over the scent by the way. In this case it looks now more like some other summer versions, as, for example, Burberry Summer/Summer Ice, and in some degree to Armani Code Sport and Athlete. Actually is more like the last ones than the new Dior Homme Sport. And because of that it turned to be more common too. It's ok. The best thing said about it is already in the reviews bellow: good/nice, but really nothing new.
I love dior homme/sport/intense. but this one isn't doing it for me.
Although I'm a big fan of citrusy/summery fragrances, this one smells a bit generic and seems like they were in a rush to make a new fragrance.
What I don't like in summer fragrance is the price compare to the longevity most of them don't last
many people rate summer fragrance compare to winter fragrance which don't work anyway longevity of this one is good 6h and more
as scent simply a sharp lemonstic flowery not that bad I love Dior homme sport 2012 much better
As advise I dont mind Having 2 bottle of Dior homme sport 2012 than this 1 that doesn't mean it's a bad fragrance that my opinion
This is a BAD copy of Chanel Allure Homme Sport COLOGNE.
Tooo light lemon with a touch of musk. Nothing else....
Last about 1-2 hours with low sillage.
Another overpricing product of Dior.
Scent: 4/10
Longevity: 1/10
Sillage: 1/10
Tested it last week. Very similar to DH Sport, just add some grapefruit and a barely noticeable musk. Smells very good though, and lasts a long time, and I'm honest with you, most fragrances don't last long on my skin. It can be simple, but I find it almost perfect for spring and summer, imagine yourself fresh in the morning wearing a white polo and dark jeans + DH Cologne. It is a "more formal" DH Sport if you want to see it that way. BTW, the bottle looks incredible :)
The name is Dior Homme Cologne and it is an EDT.
Never an EDC.
People keep saying there is no longevity. PEOPLE its a cologne version! meaning it has more alcohol content which evaporates quicker than water based (EDT) or oil based (EDP) fragrances! Plus citrus notes usually are energetic scentswhich awaken the senses (hence why they are typically used for summer and sport frangrances) and dont last as long.
In anycase I still want this.
@binker - YES, this fragrance is absolutely worth owning. It's a perfect summer (and spring also btw) scent. Dior Homme Sport also is very good - but different than this one. DHS '08 is sharp(& little bit soap in the same time what I personally love) citrusy and gingery fragrance - citruses give you sharpiness and the ginger gives you that soapy feeling. DHS '12 is more woody and a little bit diluted. On my skin - with a little bit heavier with my finger on the trigger - it works as well as the previous version.
This one is very citrusy with a floral blast added to it. I purely fell in love with it also! It's not sharp, but strong and crisp in the same time. It reminds me of DHS'08(what I already have mentioned) and of Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport (without those spices). It seems to be weaker than Chanel's cologne, but to me they both are equal.
yes it's so citrus, yes it so fresh, yes it so spring and summery fragrance, but it reminds me with THE FRESH WIPES of Airplanes ,or the KFC wipes, EXACTLY the SAME, please remember my words, and check it, am sure you'll get the same smell.
That's the only thing i didn't like in it.
Is this cologne worth buying of you already own dior homme sport? Or are they too similar to own both?
I just bought this for my boyfriend as a birthday present. I like it on men. Think it's very fresh. Also, I love the "nose" who made this. Amazing artist.....just amazing ability to captivate my senses....my boyfriend likes simple clean non offensive scents that have a slight zing. Hope he likes this.
Por fin la tengo. Qué tomadura de pelo, una decepción total. Huele a puro y vulgar limón. Dura menos de 3 horas, no se percibe ni siquiera a corta distancia. En fin, ya qué puedo hacer, ni modo que vaya y se las a aviente a las vendedoras en la tienda departamental donde la compré.
Some days ago, I went to a perfume store with a list to test (winter and mostly summer ones). Let me tell you that Dior Homme Cologne 2013 wasn´t part of that list. I started to do my tests and at some point one of the employee (from Dior) asked me if she could show me the lastest Dior Cologne for men. I agreed! Man, this perfume instantely blew me away! AWESOME!!! I then sprayed a bit on my skin and the smell lasted for about 6 hours! Nice projection, although not comparable to L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Sport! It seems to a moderate sillage.
I tell you, this perfume was a big surprise for me! FANTASTIC!!!
i love it.... but for myself! not masculine at all.it reminds me of a female scent I had years ago... i can't put my finger on it now, but the smell is really familiar to me. Fresh, citrusy, white-floral and soft musk, very natural, like walking on a field surrounded by lemon and orange trees..the problem is the price: crazy expensive, and it's a cologne... But well, is Dior and is realy high-quality and longlasting too
In the opening a lot of lemons, it's not as eau sauvage where citrus are present with other smells. Very Very lemony with a light point of white flowers.
It's not a fragrance that will change a lot with the hours, I prefer the base note, that appears after many hours, and last.
However is a very fresh fragrance. if you like cirus and lemon... you won't be disappointed.
Sillage: soft to moderate.
Longevity: very very long.
Great fragrance but crazy expensive in my country, almost 150 euro for the big bottle.
Similar but much less expensive it's Aqua Attiva by Collistar, that's only 25 euro and have better longevity also.
The opening recalls Dior Homme Sport (2008) for sure, and it's the best part of the fragrance in my opinion but after that initial blast, you have a very classic, and so "radically simple" smell (words used by Dior to describe their purpose with this Cologne 2013) that it actually turns out to be pretty boring and totally unisex.
"Dior Homme Cologne 2013" is one more interpretation of the "cologne" theme and as such, it sits pretty close to the others on the market (Mugler, Chanel, Gaultier to name a few), but with a sophistication that I find inspiring in all its olfactory banality if you know what I mean.
The perfumer has tried its best to make it project and last well, this is a perfume that does not disappoint by any means.
If only 4711 could last and project so well...since nothing beats 4711 as we all know! :-)
First for the thing which is being said too much over here by most of y'all. It is no way similar to chanel allure homme sport eau extreme or the normal one.That chanel one is soapy and different and has less longevity.But this dior 2013 homme has 6 + or even 8+ hours longevity atleast on me with 2-3 sprays.
On the contrary i rather find this one to be similar to 2008 DHS , gingery ,fresh kind of without any ginger.
The white musk in this one is the driving force behind its longevity.I bought it on 25 may 2013 with 1 spray on my wrist.After that i took a walk around somewhere and was trying to catch the fresh vibe and really peaceful feeling but somehow couldnot catch that on that day but i will re do it.This scent can take me to the vibe which i have been wanting to feel from much time.
It is fresh and precisely it gives me this feeling ->
a water fall from a cliff falling in to a river on a day with overcast sky but with no rain , cool winds blowing and its not cold too much and inside a not so much dense forest.
I liked so much !!!! Thank you DEMACHY !!!!
In my opinion, the perfect smelling scent for Spring and Summer.
It's just so fresh and overall nice, and Jude Law is great in that mediterranean ad photo, reminds me of that scenery every time I smell this.
It's different from Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport in that it does not have the spices of Chanel, but instead it is more floral, and in my opinion the scent side is a bit better. And it lasts a nice 4 to 8 hours on my skin which is decent enough for a Summer day out.
The only gripe I have with this, is its sillage. After 5-10 minutes of spraying it on my arm, it moves closer to the skin than any other scent I've tried yet. If only it was better, I would use this and only this for the whole Spring/Summer/start of Autumn period...
Scent 10/10
Longevity 6/10
Sillage 2/10
I have to say, that talking about longevity, the DHC 2013 beats the Chanel AHSCS all the way!
Chanel's Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport seems to be more sharp and seems to project better. I really like the spices in it.
This beauty seems to be more rounded, less sharp on my skin. It projects a little less than Chanel's cologne. BUT it adds something new to the lemon and sport fragrances. I really feel the flower accent! What I feel is like I'm in a citrus garden or something like that, no joke guys and girls! The lemon trees have blossoms, awesome smell! And it lasts solid 8-10 hours on me which is a perfect score for a citrus sport-kind of fragrance.
Really good job Mr Demachy!
After the dry down this fragrance smells like thierry mugler cologne,very similar fragrances
It's fantastic!!!Very clean,very citrus!!I very very love it,its very good,i love it.................super for summer!!I looove iiiit!
I`ve just tried Dior Homme cologne 2013 on my skin and I`m really surprized ...it smells very sopfisticated , clean and musky ..i like it :) By the way I also like Dolche&GABBANA Light Blue for women it reminds me to DIOR homme cologne :)) great smells!
It reminds me of two fragrances. It's simillar (and different in the same time) to Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport and Dior Homme Sport 2008.
I think that it's more comparable to Chanel's perfume. However, it seems to be weaker. To my nose, it's not! Allure HS Cologne is a sharp lemon with detectable spices in it. Dior Homme Cologne 2013 is milder, I guess it's because of the grapefruit's blossom. I would say, that Chanel has a little bit better sillage. But only a little bit on my skin. Longevity in both is very good - about 8 hours.
Dior Homme Sport 2008 opens up very lemony. Its opening and Dior Homme Cologne's 2013 opening are comparable, I would say. A blast of citruses. But then they are way different from each other. In DHS 08 we have that outstanding citrus-ginger mix. And in Cologne 13 I personally feel a kind of flowery accent added. It's still a citrus scent, but with a hint of flowers. Smells a little bit like a fresh laundry(in a good meaning of course). This is also an outstanding smell!
All in all Dior Homme Cologne 2013 a perfect choice for summer!
I don't like this one at all. Bottle design is beautiful, their ad campaign is beautiful, the color, Jude law... but the fragrance. I think I'd hoped too much(because of ad campaign) and this version didn't give me a Wow. I've known and smelt real grapefruit blossom for a long time but it's not like blossom in dior cologne. Calabrian bergamot is fresh, and I love it. It reminds me of drinking Nestea's iced tea. But it disappeared after a few seconds.
I don't love it but I think it's acceptable for Dior Homme's fans.
And Dior, please listen to your customers and bring back some great fragrances like Dior Homme 2005 or Miss Dior Cherie 2005. Thank you!
Icy, sweet citrus.
Not the kind of "lazy" citrus you get in most fresh summer scents, the bergamot smells very punchy, sharp, and refined to me.
The flowers come to complete this beautiful yet simplistic composition.
The musk comes in after like 2 hours. It's barely noticeable though.
Decent longevity (I got 6 hours), sillage is really soft : close to skin after the first minutes. Good point is that it's refreshing without being overwhelming. Perfect for the office.
A nice clean and simple fragrance that should be nice for summer, but seems to be a bit overpriced for what it is (90 Euros here). The bottle looks amazing. Unisex ? Certainly.
Overall I like it, a truly nice citrus.
I like this perfume, but I thinks it isn't really suitable for a man. I would prefer to smell it on woman.
I think it's too citrucy and reminds me of Portofino (from Escales series in Dior).
the Grapefruit blossom note is heaven, the dry down is unique
Unisex, but I like it very much. After half an hour it smells of white musk and vague citrus for a long time, and the power is only in the first 30 minutes. Actually I think I must be a little analsmic to the musks they use because I hardly smell anything, although my girlfriend says my skin smells nice. But I still like it. It smells like lemon and lime.
3 hours later it is absolutely the same as d&g light blue for women...not a real man's frag.mostly unisex
The more I wear it, the more I like it and actually I think I'm starting to love it.
It reminds me of one more fragrance - Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne. But this one is more subtle, maybe a little bit lighter. Allure Sport Cologne is sharper.
Of course the main note here is lemon. Fresh squeezed lemon juice, that's what I feel after application on my skin. It's refreshing and actually, once when I used it in winter, I also got that fresh feeling. So you can easily use it whole year long.
In my first review I said very good, now - I'm saying perfect!
Tremendo fracaso, así se podría resumir mi experiencia.
Esperaba otra cosa.
Después de tener TODAS las vesiones de Dior Homme, con esta he tenido una desagradable sorpresa.
Si ya existe la versión SPORT, para qué tener esta ?
Es demasiado similar a la versión sport, algo menos amarga, pero básicamente la misma.
No logro encontrarle parecido la la versión clásica. Esta nueva es demasiado cítrica y suave como para poder compararla. PREFIERO LA VERSION COLOGNE ANTIGUA.
La duración es pésima, apenas 2 horas y desaparece completamente.
En resumidas cuentas ; parece que Dior no sabe como ahorrar en sus perfumes y en sus perfumistas.
For me this one is a very fresh lemony scent. It reminds me fresh made lemonade. I adore lemon scents but fresh ones, like this. I don't like heavy lemons like YSL Pour Homme. This cologne reminds me Chanel Allure Edition Blanch, but it's not so creamy, more transparent lemon. Longevity and sillage are fine for a summer citrus scent, but don't expect miracles.
Pros: Nice bottle, fresh bergamotte dominates 1 hour.
Cons: way to expensiv. For me this one is a more ordinary Cologne that you can find much cheaper on other several brands (ACQUA cologne Vetyver & Bergamot by 4711). Musky drydown is a love or hate experience as it smells more earthy.
Sillage is poor and longevity OKAY.
I think bergamotto di calabria by acqua di parma does a much better job in that category. Thierry Mugler Cologne is a very nice pick too, but more flowery. Compare it yourself.
overall average 4 out of 10
This cologne is a reflection of our time and is characterized by simplicity, naturalness and sophistication.
Absolutely in love scent!
I'm still testing this one, but I can surely say I love it.
When I read the notes, I thought to myself: what a simplistic composition! Will it work? And I have to say, yes it did work!
This fragrance really reminds me of good old Dior Homme Sport 2008. It's very citrusy with a floral accent - yes, I can feel the grepefruit blossom here! At the end it's getting a bit warmer, but only a little bit, I think it's because of the musk.
The longevity is very good - it's a cologne and I get 8 hours with it. Sillage and projection are also better, comparing to the "standard" cologne concentration.
It is far better than Dior Homme Sport 2012 - I can say it without a doubt.
Very, very good!
i thik it smells like dior homme sport without iris & ginger, also it does not last long :(
however , it's good perfume for summer
It's like the original Dior Homme Sport, but I like this one better! Need to wear it sometime, to give a good review.
Very close to Allure homme sport cologne indeed...80% of this plus 20% of the original dior homme sport and you get this. The sillage longevity of Allure is very good and does project like an EDT. definitely, if you have AHSC you do not need this, but if you have dior homme sport, this is different.
The main difference between dior and allure is the fir note that takes Allure into a more woody/spicy way....but the two perfumes are twin brothers.
I prefer AHSC my self
This one smells good and very fresh. It reminds me of Chanel Cologne Sport and Armani Code Sport Athlete. Lasting power around 8 hours and pretty good for a cologne. This one should be named Dior Sport rather than Dior sport 2012 as the scent is very classy and sophisticated. But both are good fragrances..now a battle between Francois Demachy and Jacques Polge..
The first scent in the Dior Homme range which doesn't put me off, what's more - I find it lovely! No connection with the original whatsoever (and thank God for it!) Instead quality citruses that are not reminiscent of air resfreshers. A really simple, unobtrusive, crisp summer cologne in a fabulous bottle. A big thumb-up! Btw, it does bear similarity to Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne but it lacks Chanel's cologne's herbal note.
Well, it seems to me that I'm becoming a minimalism fan. That is really good - fine raw materials, measured proportions. Fresh, simple, clean, airy.
No connection to other Dior Homme editions, but that's ok for me.
Develops beautifully on proper skin - I suggest that the warmer is better in this case.
Never too citrusy, never overwhelming, but has surprising longevity. 9/10 if you are the right canvas for it and if you like this type of perfume.
A fragrance very close to the new version of Dior Homme Sport (2012), maybe more citrus and less ginger. It does last, it smells good, but Sport was enough. Vintage Dior Homme EDT was marvellous, and Eau Sauvage Parfum is also a masterpiece with cologne notes, floral absolutes and amber. A meh release I could say...
This is really a cologne: fresh, clear and not to heavy. At the first spray I could feel the Grapefruit blossom and the bergamot. You know, for a Cologne, the longevity is strong with this one, stayed on my skin for more than 8 hours.
I am actually having a hard time in which one to pick for summer this year: Dior Homme Cologne 2013 or CK One Summer 2013?
Anyway this is a great arrival to the market, a 8/10 in my book.
Very classy, sophisticated. I smelled yesterday! I love this one ! ;)
I tried it yesterday with high hopes but was a bit disappointed : very aggressive citrus cologne at first spray. It reminds me of the first version of the Dior Homme Sport, if you remember, before they added the iris, and without the ginger. On the drydown, it smells much better and tends to smell a bit like Chanel Allure Cologne. It really is a cologne actually, and I think I will have to try it again on warmer days to check whether it does not have a totally different aspect under such conditions. I will therefore wait until April or may to give it a second try.
The bottle is very nice and classy.
I really don't understand why they did not continue the first version of their cologne which was really good in my opinion, and wearable on all seasons and all circumstances, keeping the originality of the EDT version, only a little lighter, and easy for summer.
Edit August 2013 : tested under hot summer weather, I have to reconsider my first review and admit it is perfect as a refreshing and energetic perfume in summer.
Oh people! I never could have thought that perfume I've been seeking so long is a MEN's perfume!!! I just adore it - fresh citrus notes just perfect for me! Actually, I would call it unisex! Looove it))
Nice!!! Dior has they own individual base in ALL their fragrances!!! And it's awesome!!! Independently, is it Dior Homme new, Dior Homme Sport old or new, Doir Homme Intense old or new...base (not base notes) is the same!! Cool ;^) I don't know what is it, but it's characteristic feature of Francois Demachy, it's his signature!
Tried this one today. Nice, though nothing new. Dior Homme Cologne is a light modern citrusy cologne. I feel citruses (a tangerine type) on a soft (like a cotton fabric!) musky base. Reminds of Dior Homme Sport without ginger or twice less strong Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport. No connections with old Dior Homme Cologne.
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