Dior Homme 2005

The review posted by "Firstblood" down below is a bullsh*t except formula codes and his more-less accurate take on DH 2011. a) Silver Stem formulation: This formulation is slightly less fresh "aromatic"; it feels wetter, almost slightly greasy/oily (and I don't mean the physical consistency). The iris is distinct and earthy, slightly carrot-like. It's noticeably sweeter than the 2011 version or DHO, which gives it a more unisex vibe. At the same time, the cardamom and cocoa note are more pronounced, backed by a subtle leather aroma that a untrained nose might miss -which adds more contrast, character, and "edginess" to the overall blend. The whole thing, especially that carrot-like iris sweetness, has a slight sourness/tartness to it that is completely missing from the later, "smoothed-out" and "stripped-down" formulations. I had the chance to try this scent on my own skin for the first time a year ago (I own a total of 290ml), after years of being familiar with DH 2011 and DHO. I have to admit that at first, I approached it very cautiously and with a bit of hesitation, but it quickly won me over. I would give a lot to be able to douse myself in liters of the original DH 2005 as my signature scent. It definitely has way more character, and the PERFORMANCE blows every subsequent formulation out of the water -including the current DHI EDP! b) DH 2011: Here I agree with the aforementioned user that this version is more powdery and cosmetic-like, but it has been stripped down -for instance, the cardamom is missing. It’s a tiny bit fresher and slightly more diluted, which impacts the performance, though it's still decent compared to... c) DH Original: The current version, a "consolation prize" specimen. The scent is extremely smoothed out, stripped of the character and punch of the 2005 original. It's more office-friendly, drier, and slightly scratchy due to a higher presence of herbal-aromatic notes (more emphasized sage and rosemary), with the iris stepping half a pace back. It's still a very pleasant fragrance and isn't drastically far off from DH 2011, but it no longer has quite the same character. Above all, the PERFORMANCE is tragic for a designer EDT. You have to reapply after 3-4 hours (even though I'm a heavy sprayer).

All formula code variations for Dior Homme EDT (found on the back or bottom of the box, at the very end of the ingredients) Silver Stem formulations: - 2005-2008 : formula 01704/A - 2008-2010 : formula 01792/A As for bottles that have been taken care of and are full, this formulation smells the most elegant and sophisticated. It's slightly fresher and more mature smelling than both DH 2011 and DHO. Some say Dior Homme resembles a Chanel Les Exclusif. That I can attest to, but mostly for the silver stem versions. All the Chanel LE's have this slight old-world elegant funk that makes them very... old-money and snobby. Silver stem has something similar. This formulation runs the most unisex smelling. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2011 Black Stem rerelease - 2011-2014 : formula 05434/A - 2015-2018 : formula 08853/A - 2019-2020 : formula 12244/A These all smell the same and are my favorite of the bunch. These formulas are similar to silver stem (obviously), but are more powdery, cosmetic-y, bready, doughy, and more masculine, and "fuller" smelling. More sweet, less fresh, and they lose the elegant funk in the silver stem. But still 90% the same. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2021 Dior Homme Original rerelease - 2021-now : formula 17997 This formulation resembles the 2011 Black Stem rerelease the most. However to my nose, every single DH variant with iris (DH, DHI, and DHP (pre-2025) ) post-2020 have a SLIGHTLY changed base, where there is a slightly more dark and doughy note in the base. So DHO is like DH 2011 except with an ever-so-slightly more lipstick base. Virtually undistinguishable to those who haven't drowned in multiple bottles of each formulation, which I have.

I was searching for Iris, but I think I found the best Vetiver. Fluffy Cacao Lavender Vetiver with a bit of Cardamom. It has some connection with Fat Electrician, both have some nutty accords (chestnuts and walnuts) and butter (that's where I find a bit of Iris here) and whipped cream kind of feeling. I compared EdT (silver stem) to Cologne (silver stem). They are very similar, but blended differently. It's not the citrus opening that makes a big difference to me. It's just harder to pull out the notes in Cologne and it dries to blurry sweetness. EdT is less sweet and has more of Fluffy Cacao Lavender Vetiver. Dina_France (YouTube perfume reviews)

one of the best Iris of all perfumery. An elegant, nocturnal perfume, but much easier to use than the Homme Intense or Homme Parfum. An iris note that does not burn, very buttery, dusty and with a smell of lipstick, all with the sweet elegance of a cocoa powder, wrapped in a clean brown leather. It just appears to have more quality than the current Homme line, the use of the percentage of absolutes here was incredible. 10/10 Fragrance

Apon further review.. This is a gorgeous fragrance, and with all Dior Homme fragrances for some reason, I need a day to get used to it. In my opinion, the most masculine thing about the Dior Homme line is the name- this is most definitely a unisex fragrance. I wouldn’t say the iris in the original is “lipsticky”, not even close compared to the intense and even the Parfum in some ways. The iris is more fluffy, smooth, and brighter in this. There’s a certain dryness to the scent, most likely the cardamom, that adds a sort of dirtiness to the mix. Lastly, like many have said before me, the leather really holds this fragrance together. It prevents the iris from being too powdery and the cardamom too dry, it adds that smoothness that makes this fragrance great. Projection is OK, nothing further than a foot of projection for me. Longevity is also OK, solid 5 hours, 2 projecting.

Bought a 80% full bottle (seems genuine, code is 5H05) and it opens somewhat earthy and dirty. I can smell the iris, but it’s much more toned down than I expected. Slight licorice? Much more “dusty” than I expected, the cardamom is very dry. Unisex for sure. Dior Homme Original is far lighter, and the cardamom is far less noticeable. If you’re paying resellers prices (350+), don’t waste your time. Invest in a bottle of the old Dior Homme Parfum or if you really need the OG itch scratched just get Dior Homme Original. Edit: up close, smells identical to DH original, but in the air it’s something way better. Letting this one work it’s magic on my skin.

Just got my og silver stem. Don't fall for the hype, this is so close to dior homme 2011/dior homme original that even i, who has gone through close to 10 bottles of dh can't tell these apart. Yes it's one of the greatest fragrances ever made, but paying any premium for the 2005 version ain't worth it.

Guys I´m selling 2005 version, maybe 92% of 50ml and I have a 2011 version 70% of 100ml bottle, no box on both. Im from Chile, If you are interested send me or text me to my email: [email protected] I can send you pictures with detail and batches numbers. Cheers

I think the lipstick smell is grossly over-exaggerated. Rather than lipstick, this smells like a leather purse filled with non-descript make-up products, but in the most elegant and masculine way possible. If you're searching for perfumes that actually resemble lipstick, look no further than Givenchy L'ange Noir, and Atelier Cologne Silver Iris Cologne Absolue, with the former being the darker of the two. As for formulation differences, I own the 2005 silver stem (2005 batch code), the 2011 black stem (2011, 2018, and 2019 batch codes), and the 2021 re-release of the black stem called Dior Homme Original. Both the 2011 and the 2021 smell identical, however, there are noticeable differences to the 2005 silver stem. To start, the 2005 silver stem has a different juice color, with it being ever so slightly more "peach" colored, rather than yellow-gold in all the succeeding versions. The 2005 silver stem is also fresher as it leans less into the iris, leather, and cacao. I detect much more lavender and bergamot in the opening, with there being a slight floral-animalic note coming from the lavender. With that said, my bottle is from the year 2005 so take these differences mentioned with a grain of salt. Things can change a bit over time. The only problem with this perfume is the performance. Within 2-ish hours after spraying, it becomes undetectable while doing your daily activities, but remains a skin-scent for about 7. All 3 versions performed the same on my skin. Like shit. Simply put, this is heaven in a bottle. My favorite scent. 10/10 edit: The lipstick is there but only when sniffing up close in the drydown.

In summary, I'd like to draw attention to a few key points. Firstly, there's no denying that Dior Homme is an innovative fragrance in its own right. The iris, often overlooked in mainstream men's perfumery, takes center stage here. Kudos to Hedi Slimane, the former creative director of Dior's men's department, for daring to create such a bold composition. Unlike Dior's previous successes like Eau Sauvage and Fahrenheit, which were initially marketed without revealing their floral inspirations (jasmine and violet, respectively), Dior Homme embraces its floral motif openly. However, in my personal experience, Olivier Polge's creation feels somewhat disjointed, with a noticeable and, in my opinion, inconsistent transition between the top, heart, and base notes. While it retains a masculine and refined quality, it leans a tad too sweet for my taste and may not suit younger men. I would recommend it for those in the 30+ age range. Nevertheless, one undeniable advantage is its strong recognition in the fragrance community. Although Dior Homme is objectively a well-crafted fragrance with depth and complexity, it may not find a permanent place in my collection. My rating: Worth getting to know. (5/7)

a delicious and sensual chocolatey-iris. yet, this smells light enough to be worn daily. this is absolutely ahead of its time, and is a hidden gem to be cherished. 9.75/10

By some miracle, I stumbled upon a fully sealed, 2005 batch silver stem bottle at a bargain price. After several wearings, it strikes me that Olivier Polge's original Dior Homme was a masterstroke of the the bait and switch tactic. Even in 2025, the iris opening still feels shocking for something with "Homme" written so prominently on the box, but after this dries down, it's clear this resolves into a more traditionally masculine amber fragrance. Yet perhaps what made this truly shocking for a mainline masculine release in 2005, even more than the iris opening is how gourmand this is. The cacoa and cardamom in the mid to drydown is so rich and enveloping, combing with the amber to create a warm apple pie effect. Every single twist and turn of this is unexpected. To compare this with the "Dior Homme Original" now on sale, I can say with some confidence that Polge's 2005 concoction is a vastly more complex composition. Demachy's 2020 reformulation, whilst still beautiful and faithful in theory, is mostly linear, more synthetic and lacks the darkness and depth of the deep drydown of the 2005 release.

A buttery cocoa, a very good quality lavender, a boozy vanilla, a high dose of ionona, italian bergamot, patch, cardamom, sage and leather. Gosh, it's been 20 years since I first met this bottle and it's still here, standing against these fast times. The first formula! Maybe the first take on iris for men, Olivier Polge at its best!

have a 2007 batch 65/100ml left looking to trade for a 2007 dior homme intense 100ml used or full 50ml. [email protected]

I need to spend more time with this perfume, but for this moment it seems to me - that this version with the current one - has as much in common as Dior Homme with Dior Sport.... these are completely two different types of perfumes, and the same is true here. The 2020 version smells like some kind of sport version compared to the 2005 original.

Fragrance: Dior Homme (2005) Perfumer: Olivier Polge Olfactory Classification: Woody Floral Musk Masculine Version: "Silver barrel", the legendary and original, with an internal silver metal tube, a symbol of olfactory status Opening: From the very first sprays, Dior Homme 2005 delivers a sophisticated and clean opening with lavender, bergamot and sage, creating a sensation of classic elegance, but not at all dated. Heart: This is where the magic happens: the iconic iris emerges creamy, powdery and refined, a note that was rare in men's perfumery at the time. It is enveloped by slightly bitter cocoa, resinous amber and spicy cardamom, bringing a veiled, almost androgynous sensuality. The combination is bold and at the same time extremely refined. Base: In the drydown, deeper and more robust notes emerge: soft leather, Tahitian vetiver and patchouli, giving the fragrance masculinity, structure and staying power. Projection is moderate in the first 2 hours. It is not an explosive perfume, but it has presence. Very good staying power of 8 hours on the skin, especially in mild weather or on fabrics. Sillage is elegant, leaving a subtle and refined trail, ideal for those who want to be noticed without exaggerating. Dior Homme 2005 is a versatile perfume, but it shines especially at: Formal events and important meetings – it conveys sophistication and intelligence. Dinners, dates and special nights – elegant and seductive, without being overbearing. Autumn and winter, its floral/woody composition stands out best in mild temperatures. Avoid using it on very hot days or during sports activities, it is too refined for that. A milestone in men's perfumery Dior Homme 2005 Silver Barrel is considered a watershed. It was one of the first mainstream perfumes to prominently feature iris in a men's fragrance, something that was previously mostly associated with women. This bold move transformed the market and opened doors to a new interpretation of what it means to be masculine in the world of perfumes. In addition, the bottle with its metallic silver inner barrel is now a collector's item. This edition is considered the most artistic and balanced in the Dior Homme line, far ahead of its time. Final Score: 9.7/10 If you find this vintage version with the silver barrel, consider yourself lucky. You are in the presence of an olfactory relic that represents the pinnacle of contemporary men's perfumery. It is not just a perfume, it is a legacy.

For the refined, polished, and sophisticated gentleman. This king will announce your presence in the most alluring and seductive way without being aggressive. Once Had a colleague say ‘wow you could steal me with this beautiful scent’ 😃. This lady sniffed her way to me to say that. She’s not a friend. This is My most patronized fragrance line in 2 decades. Owned them all, including the intense, sport, 2020, and parfum. I Always ensure that I have this and the parfum in my collection. This king has stood the test of time for me. I have never grown tired or taken a break from it. It always delivers when worn right.

Generic perfumes has a decent dupe if anyone is looking for an alternative, idk how close it is to the original but it smells nice.

It is Heaven. Pure Heaven. Hands down the number one cozy and warm fragrances I ever had. It is addictive. The experience: The opening is rather complex with two - three scent components with promiment Iris in the background. The opening is beautiful, cozy, heartwarming. It settles very quick and mesmerizes you even more once it goes into drydown-mode. The drydown is very simple without a complex accord portfolio, why it makes it even more addictive. My only association with this fragrance is "heaven". Drawbacks: The sillage is maximum intimate, longevity is 1-2 hours.

There are two reasons why I really like this perfume. The first reason is simply for its composition: it is gorgeous, both technically and sensorially. The second reason is for its character, its personality, and its intention, which I shall explain last because expounding upon the first reason is necessary for context. I should start by saying that I am currently wearing the original 2005 release (Dior nerds will know that the original has the silver stem through the glass bottle, and so mine does), and my words cannot reflect experiences with subsequent reformulations or flankers since I haven't smelled them. Hear told that the more current formulations of Homme, or any reformulations or flankers for that matter, share very little in common with this original by Olivier Polge. Also to note the "original" Dior Homme, that which is on my person now, is now going by the name Homme Original (again, not having much in common with the original 2005 release), and today's Dior Homme is a completely new fragrance by in-house-mortician Francois Demachy. So now that you are sufficiently confused and also bummed-out, I'll try to turn your frown into a smile regaling you of a perfume from long, long ago in a place far, far away - or so it feels. 2005 Homme is all about iris. Don't adjust your spectacles or reread the line - yes, in 2005 of all times, Dior gave us a masculine perfume centered on the lovely white-purple floral note of iris. This is apparent from the first sniff after application, where the iris stands tall and greets you with a soft but firm arm-around-the-shoulder and a gentle smile. An interesting baked tree-fruit accord presents itself as well; apples, pears, peaches, maybe apricots and figs - I'm not sure. What I find most attractive about this opening is that, despite the floral and fruit, it is only very mildly sweet. Olivier Polge did a masterful job of making sure that the two accords together didn't descend into a feminine-perfume-cliche of syrupy sugar. The sweetness is just enough to probably push a typical perfume-ignorant man's "masculine requirements" onto the unisex line that separates overt masculine from overt feminine. The iris note lasts an age, playing the role of beautiful foil to a soft and smooth vetiver, patchouli, leather, and balsam base. What is likely the iris accord though seems to be more of a floral lavender, but Polge blurs that line to near imperceptibility - a truly unique and novel approach to the two notes. Remember this, this idea of blurring lines. The vetiver, patchouli, leather, and balsams are so smooth, quiet, and restrained that, when you consider the lavender there as well, you rightly ask yourself if you're smelling a standard men's cologne. The base notes carry their own mildly sweet flavor, just like the top notes, but never go full-on aromatic, spicy, earthy, animalic, or syrupy sweet; they are very understated, with their lines and typical facets well blurred. All of the right ingredients are there for standard men's fougere-cologne-type thing, but they don't speak to you in at all the same manner as your standard masculine cologne. This tees-me-up perfectly for the second reason I love this perfume: it is daring. Dior and Polge didn't give us a unisex cologne, they gave us an androgynous cologne. Women could easily wear this, and I would encourage any to try. Men can certainly wear this, and should. This perfume knows no genders, knows no archetypes or cliches, knows no templates, and knows no boundaries since any lines it could potentially cross are blurred to imperceptibility. It manages to be everything that standard masculine and feminine template perfumes are, and yet nothing at the same time, while presenting a clear, coherent, extremely pleasant and wearable personality. In this day and age of our culture this doesn't sound daring at all - you might even ask, as I do, "why don't more brands do this?", and that's a very good question. But, when you remind yourself that you are smelling a product from a big fashion house meant to turn a big profit, and the fashion house has effectively said "we are going against the marketing trends and the cultural grain," then it's clear why - in conjunction with its masterful execution - this is such a novel, unique, and precious perfume. It's a damn shame that Dior lost its nerve so quickly.

This fragrance is the shooting star of perfumery. It appeared for a moment, shone and disappeared. A masterpiece.

This is pure class. PURE. CLASS. Did you hear me? The iris top note is something of the most elegant pieces of matter to exist. Your nose’s treat of this powdery perfection is then, in the heart, served with a darker, also powdery, cacao note, which blends beautifully with the top. Olivier Polge’s masterpiece then dries down to a slightly leathery, clean, woody base. This is elegance. It’s masculine. I understand some people think this smells like makeup, but I love how Mr. Polge has taken something very traditionally feminine and twisted it into this piece of art. There is just something about this fragrance that drags my mind towards elegance, success, and fortune. I am truly blessed to have managed to find myself a bottle of this.

This is the jackpot of men's fragrances. I have Dior Homme Original and Dior Homme Eau. The modern "Dior Homme Original" lacks the lavender, the cacao, and probably some other things. And that one also has this kind of weird leathery bitterness and it's a bit off putting to me. NOT the case with this 2005 version. It's rich, has a balanced and gorgeous sweetness, and the lavender adds, dare I say, a slight shaving cream note which I think helps to make this undoubtably masculine. Other than hot days, I'd say you can wear this any other time including a warm evening. This is for sure a masterpiece. Refined, seductive, balanced, classy, gentlemanly, and really, really, beautiful. Gonna be hard to top this one.

The 2005 Dior Homme by Olivier Polge was a game-changer. At a time when fresh aquatics and spicy woods dominated men’s fragrance counters, this one arrived with an unapologetic burst of iris — powdery, creamy, and quietly sensual. That lipstick-like iris note, paired with cocoa, cardamom, and lavender, gave it a bold, almost avant-garde elegance. It was daring for its time, yet somehow effortlessly wearable. The dry down blended soft woods with a lingering, velvety warmth that made it feel dressed-up, confident, and modern without chasing trends. Compared to later versions, this 2005 classic was moodier, slightly denser, and leaned into its floral side without hesitation. It was a fragrance for a man unafraid of refinement. A true masterpiece in modern men’s perfumery — and still one of the finest designer iris scents ever created.

New account and first fragrance review Experience level: early stage into fragrance culture and understanding This is overrated and it took a tester with fragrant strip to know that. The tester saved me from shelling out money on a sample or full size. The fragrance smells like a man in the early 2000s going to a formal event. That same man is in their early 20s to 30s with a good life and adequate income. Present day that man and the times have grown and have either matured or changed in their tastes. I mention my experience level in this review because from learning why certain fragrances are popular (Creed, Sauvage, etc) Dior Homme was continuously showing as a strong grab. This is from different social media channels who give their review on fragrances. It can be a challenge on another person’s opinion about fragrances because as everyone’s experiences are uniquely different so are their senses. What one person may find as sophisticated and unique another, like me, will generate an image of a man from the same year Dior Homme was created. I would even go so far as this is what that main protagonist in Mad Men would wear not as an amplifier to his character but for what was available in that era. This one was enough for me to deny considering the other variations of Dior Homme (sport, parfum, 2020). I believe this is overpriced for the type of scent being purchased. In all overrated fragrance that has the buyer paying for a specific time period rather than designer quality smell.

In my city you'll find a few hidden, mom and pop fragrance shops and if you're lucky and you treat them nice, they'll hold you down. I went there in 2019 and found my Invictus Aqua 2016. For this trip, It was early 2020. I walked in wanting a specific bottle, Dior Homme Intense. The husband said that he had one bottle in the stash but he had to go in the back to find it. He told his wife (and partner) to show me Dior Homme. They had their hustle down and I was slightly annoyed. The box was not brand new. The cellophane was still on the packaging but the wife opened up the bottom ever so gently in order to drop the bottle out from below. There were a few sprays missing so I was annoyed again. She sprayed the inside of the cap and handed it to me. My mouth dropped. I was in love. Head over heels. Only a handful of times has this ever happened to me. Without thinking twice I told her husband to hold off on the DHI...I needed this...today! And I didn't even haggle her on the missing sprays. It was a 50ml and I paid $90. Upon further research, it was a silver stem OG from 2005. Man, did I come off. Put down $50 for the DHI and went back on my next payday to pick it up. Bang Bang.

Infelizmente foi retirado do mercado. Era uma jóia como tudo o que sai das mãos do Senhor Polge. Depois disso foi refeito, remisturado, reeditado, de forma negativa.... Pena a Dior ter permitido, só se desvalorizou a marcae o perfume.. A inveja das coisas que já são perfeitas é triste, e este perfume já era perfeito!

I don't understand some of the bad reviews on this. This is one of the greatest perfumes of the last 25 years and easily Olivier Polge's masterpiece. It's an important perfume and it's beautiful. This is a perfume about masculinity, and it's a lot more complex and serious than the later versions of this fragrance. It's not just about being "metrosexual", it's about being a modern man in an urban setting. Before that men could smell like a pine tree or a leather barnyard. This is closer to Anteus in its ideas and complexities than almost any other men's perfume I can think of. It's also one of the few perfumes where I ACTUALLY get complimented on. The later versions are good. The Dior Homme "Original" is good also, and there are some similarities, but this is legions ahead of the others.

I bought two used bottles. One 50ml with 40ml left. And one 100ml with 40ml left. I love the 2021 version Homme original and the 2011. Love eau. Love intense and really like the parfum. I was so looking forward for those to. But wow was I dissapointed. I dont know if the juice just got bad or something. Both are two differnet 2007 batches and they are defenteley not fake. They really smell so off. Some strong disgusting liqorice note and some cheamical poison. The drydown is litte better but the chemical strong spray is still there :(

I recently bought a silver stem 50 ml. Batch code matched the box, everything seems legit. My Dior Homme story starts with Dior Homme Eau, of which I was gifted a demo bottle. I was blown away by the iris. It was the most expensive and sophisticated fragrance I had perhaps ever smelled. Needless to say I was hooked. Fast forward a bit and I’ve been exposed to a wild amount of hype for the Dior Homme line (not much love out there for the Eau version strangely) and in particular the silver stem OG formulation of Dior Homme, the one that started it all, the masterpiece. What is there to say about this bottle that hasn’t already been said? Well that’s what I’d like to say. Instead I must admit, this perfume, potentially because the juice is nearly 20 years old, is no masterpiece. Yes read that again. Dior Homme 2005 is not worth your time or money. Upon first whiff I expected iris, what I get instead is a harsh, synthetic, and wholly unpleasant burst of what used to be lavender and bergamot, since degraded into something unnatural. Iris notably absent. I desperately search for the cacao and leather to no avail. I refer back to the notes listed here, where are they?? There is nothing here that stands out, is magical, or impresses. It’s a total flat mess, truly one of the more unpleasant perfumes I’ve ever smelled. But how could I have been teased with such greatness from Dior Homme Eau, with so many promises of perfection online? Again maybe the juice has just degraded, I can’t verify if the bottle was stored in a cool l, dark place. Maybe the magic is all gone, or maybe it was an illusion all along. The drydown is much better than the initial spray, but the synthetic odor remains offensively bright. I’m crestfallen having had this Icarus experience, chasing after bottled perfection only to end up with a smell that robs me of my happiness. I cannot wait to return this one. I’ll be trying Dior Homme Parfum next. Hoping that that one delivers the warm, dark, masculine iris that I was looking for out of this confused and expired mess.