Head to head
Dior Homme Intense and Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum are often compared by people choosing between the two. Dior Homme Intense is a woody fragrance and Gentleman Eau de Parfum an amber one, and they share lavender and iris. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
Dior Homme Intense stands apart with pear, amber and cedar, while Gentleman Eau de Parfum brings pepper, vanilla and patchouli. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and Gentleman Eau de Parfum projects more (strong against moderate). Gentleman Eau de Parfum is the cheaper one: about $110 against $140 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| Dior Homme IntenseDior | Gentleman Eau de ParfumGivenchy | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $140 · 3.4 oz | $110 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2018 |
| Family | Woody, Floral | Amber, Floral |
| Top notes | Lavender, Pear | Pepper, Lavender |
| Heart notes | Iris, Amber | Iris |
| Base notes | Cedar, Vetiver | Vanilla, Patchouli, Benzoin |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Moderate | Strong |
| Best seasons | Fall, Winter | Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Formal event, Date, Office | Date, Formal event, Office |
| Style | Elegant, Romantic, Mysterious | Elegant, Seductive |
Dior
$140 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Woody
Powdery iris, velvet and wood. A sophisticated, almost velvety masculinity that shines on cold nights.
Choose Dior Homme Intense if you want a quieter scent that stays close to the skin and a more romantic and mysterious character.
Givenchy
$110 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Amber
Powdery iris and dark vanilla with a touch of lavender. Classic elegance with a modern, enveloping sweetness.
Choose Gentleman Eau de Parfum if you want a lower price, stronger projection and a more seductive character.
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Take the quizThey are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and Gentleman Eau de Parfum projects more (strong against moderate). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Gentleman Eau de Parfum is the cheaper one: about $110 against $140 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share lavender and iris. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
For spring and summer they are about equally suited. For fall and winter they are about equally suited. Dior Homme Intense is at its best in fall and winter, and Gentleman Eau de Parfum in fall and winter.
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