if someone is willing to buy and own one bottle for life...use as signature scent...DHI is it....its high class stuff....as simple as that.....its everything u want in a designer fragrance :)
You hit the nail on the head when you say 'mood changer'. Once this is on skin for a while and you smell it you just feel so good, it's indulgent. I find fragrances with lavender and iris can have this effect and this is so perfectly balanced with the cacao and musk to give an indulgent, almost gourmand feel. Love it. Enjoyable review, feel your passion.
Thanks for your take on this beautiful fragrance! I have 2 bottles of this scrumptious potion for all the great reasons you stated in this long awaited review.
Wonderful review as always! I've sampled both DH and DHI, and ultimately just bought a bottle of the former. I was simply captivated by that fragrance and quickly fell in love with its character, quality, and complexity. I also feel DH is just more versatile; suitable for all seasons and occasions. DHI is wonderful stuff, but on a limited budget, I think I made the right call.
This is a phenomenal review. I just got a sample of DHI and love it so far, but after watching your video I feel much more educated on how it behaves and how it can be worn -- even about fragrance in general. That is so much more than what I've gotten from some other well-known fragrance TH-camrs.
Big up for lemon jelly sample and thanks for all the advice bought my first bottle of DHI love it and agree with everything you say about it in this vid
What a fantastic review this is! Just incredible! Absolutely all points and aspects that one should be aware of before getting hands on the fragrance are covered here and in great depth. George M. Atkinson: The Fragrance GOAT!
I will admit that women have a mixed reaction to this. Some go nuts and begged me to keep moving my arm with DHI on so they can smell it again. Others prefer the freshness of things like bleu de chanel. But in the cold weather, I love this fragrance and I was so happy to get 50ml of Dhi for Xmas. Love the Dhi Line. Great review and best wishes to your mum and family, George as sounds like a tough time lately
If you enjoy DHI may I recommend layering Serge Lutens' Un Bois Vanille with Dior Homme Eau. It gives the same vibe as DHI but with more depth & just that bit more feeling of class.
I love all of its stages through and through. From the bitterness at the beginning to the creaminess at teh end. And the the favorite of them all is day after.....oh boy it's worth the wait.
This, as much as it is "not my thing" gets absolutely nothing but respect from me. the bottle alone is just utterly mesmerizing. i sit there and stare in awe and wonder at such a beautiful work of art. the scent is not at all bad, actually it's quite good in a weird way, it's just not for me unfortunately. Excellent review from you as usual. -HP
I've got samples of Original, Intense and Parfum and am having a hard time deciding which to buy first. I like them all. If Parfum becomes available I'll buy that first and next might buy Original as it's further away from Parfum than Intense is. But if I can't wait for Parfum do I buy Intense or Original? I can't decide!
I’ve just received mine in the post today and blind bought this fragrance. It is absolutely intoxicating. Do you still stand by DH being better than DHI George?
I made the mistake of gifting DHI to a friend, a while back, who had no experience with fragrances, whatsoever, I don't know whether he liked it, considering it would be his first fragrance ever, but I did get him the 50 ml, Idk why I though it would be a good idea, I just did.
Pear is a dry fruit in brittain and the West, în the eastern Europe where is mostly organic, is very juicy an tart, and that happens with all the fruits
@The Fragrance Apprentice Dude, what is the song you've got playing in the beginning of this video? I've been looking for it for a while now... PS. Your reviews are awesome, so I hope you keep 'em comin'.
I own DHI and DH. Both are very similar but evolve differently. I don't get that much of a lipstick vibe luckily because when I was a child I had the privilege of visiting the Crayola Crayon Factory. I loved the waxy smell of crayons being made it was very potent. With DH and DHI I get a slightly crayon smell but it smells like a flower covered in wax with a strong ambrette in the background. When the ambrette dies down I get ahead covered flower with a slight hint of chocolate in the background for the duration of the scent. My only pet peeve is the strong bitter ambrette for the first hour and a half. Great scent I'm in a nursing home and all the aides compliment me on DH and DHI. Some joke and say my room smells like Macy's because all the different fragrances
DH original has a beautiful opening but after one hour it’s over 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣But the DHI is different level man . DHI is the best of the line ..... the best !!!!!
I know you said not to blind buy this, but the problem is I live in the states and I can't find a single store near me that carries DHI. However, I've smelled the reformulated DH and I do like it quite a lot, and I'm a senior in high school so I know no one around me is gonna be smelling like it. So.... Since I like DH, do you think it's alright for me to blind buy DHI? Believe me I would rather test it out but as I said, I can't find it anywhere in stores :/
It's actually becoming more difficult to find this. Dior doesn't even sell it in their own website. I found it at a third party perfume store in the mall for $80. I did have to blind buy but thankfully I enjoy this fragrance.
I have both and use DH for day-time and DHI for dates. DHI is way stronger smelling and you gotta be a little bit cautious with it, while DH is more crowd-pleasing and it'll give you no problems if you over-apply. I don't have a favourite. DHI is my leather-jacket date and DH is the easy-going more relaxed guy (while still very sexy)
Batch 4U02 July '14 for my bottle. Never had a problem with Lily Direct. Personally I'd go for Dior Homme instead of intense. But if you can afford both their great date nite scents.
I thought it smell like 1st floor of a department store, where I got it. Or the back stage of a catwalk where I was hugged by a dozen models. I feel fashionable when I put it on. 😚
That lipstick vibe is not good in my opinion. I tried it and only when i washed up and the fragrance got lighter then i liked it better because it torn down that lipstick! My favourite of the line is Dior Homme vintage! I have a 2008 bottle and whenever i smell it i say WOWWW!!! But, i cannot find it anymore. Reformulation is different. Good but nothing like the vintage.
Don't like smelling like lipstick and chocolates. Moreover, while the ladies do like this scent (my daughters use my DHI) they don't like smelling it on a man. I've been told that it smells like I am wearing a women's perfume. I agree and it's just not a fragrance for me. I have 19 Dior fragrances and this, along with Dior Homme, are the worst. Sorry!
if someone is willing to buy and own one bottle for life...use as signature scent...DHI is it....its high class stuff....as simple as that.....its everything u want in a designer fragrance :)
Woah! JOY Amin in the house
The legend himself @Joy Amin!
Is it too feminine for a manly guy to wear?
@@DJFAmenHeavyyeah it’s basically a chocolate make up purse
You hit the nail on the head when you say 'mood changer'. Once this is on skin for a while and you smell it you just feel so good, it's indulgent. I find fragrances with lavender and iris can have this effect and this is so perfectly balanced with the cacao and musk to give an indulgent, almost gourmand feel. Love it. Enjoyable review, feel your passion.
Great to have you back big guy!
As soon as I pressed play on this video I had a spray of DHI. .MASTERPIECE!
Iris+Cocoa=😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Thanks for your take on this beautiful fragrance! I have 2 bottles of this scrumptious potion for all the great reasons you stated in this long awaited review.
Great video. Glad to see you back George. Still looking forward to that Millesime Imperial review ;)
Fabulous review.. !!
Sampled and purchased this on the strength of this .. spot on advice and opinions.
Refreshing and different review on the two classics ...cheers!!!
Great job as always man... Wonderful video... ^_^
Wonderful review as always! I've sampled both DH and DHI, and ultimately just bought a bottle of the former. I was simply captivated by that fragrance and quickly fell in love with its character, quality, and complexity. I also feel DH is just more versatile; suitable for all seasons and occasions. DHI is wonderful stuff, but on a limited budget, I think I made the right call.
This is a phenomenal review. I just got a sample of DHI and love it so far, but after watching your video I feel much more educated on how it behaves and how it can be worn -- even about fragrance in general. That is so much more than what I've gotten from some other well-known fragrance TH-camrs.
AWESOME AWESOME video!!! Definitely very helpful! Thank you :)
Big up for lemon jelly sample and thanks for all the advice bought my first bottle of DHI love it and agree with everything you say about it in this vid
Awesome video my friend! Always great to see content from you.
What a fantastic review this is! Just incredible! Absolutely all points and aspects that one should be aware of before getting hands on the fragrance are covered here and in great depth. George M. Atkinson: The Fragrance GOAT!
I will admit that women have a mixed reaction to this. Some go nuts and begged me to keep moving my arm with DHI on so they can smell it again.
Others prefer the freshness of things like bleu de chanel. But in the cold weather, I love this fragrance and I was so happy to get 50ml of Dhi for Xmas. Love the Dhi Line. Great review and best wishes to your mum and family, George as sounds like a tough time lately
Great review!
If you enjoy DHI may I recommend layering Serge Lutens' Un Bois Vanille with Dior Homme Eau.
It gives the same vibe as DHI but with more depth & just that bit more feeling of class.
I love all of its stages through and through. From the bitterness at the beginning to the creaminess at teh end. And the the favorite of them all is day after.....oh boy it's worth the wait.
Fantastic review of one the greatest of all time.
Nice review. I always enjoyed Kouros, will try Intense.
Finally someone with a sense of real review !!!
excellent review, greatest ending ever :D
This, as much as it is "not my thing" gets absolutely nothing but respect from me. the bottle alone is just utterly mesmerizing. i sit there and stare in awe and wonder at such a beautiful work of art.
the scent is not at all bad, actually it's quite good in a weird way, it's just not for me unfortunately.
Excellent review from you as usual.
-HP
I actually love that make-up note, it's my favourite because of that.
Bang on review. Absolutely on point. When I first smelled this, I felt like a complete idiot.
now that is a review:)
This fragrance taught me about how a fragrance works :)
Yeah, shit got my mind thinking how different and ‘niche’ shit can be
I've got samples of Original, Intense and Parfum and am having a hard time deciding which to buy first. I like them all. If Parfum becomes available I'll buy that first and next might buy Original as it's further away from Parfum than Intense is. But if I can't wait for Parfum do I buy Intense or Original? I can't decide!
Not been collecting long but this is my fav so far,i love it,did i say i love it
hey nice review.. dh does have good projection for night outs?
I’ve just received mine in the post today and blind bought this fragrance. It is absolutely intoxicating. Do you still stand by DH being better than DHI George?
I made the mistake of gifting DHI to a friend, a while back, who had no experience with fragrances, whatsoever, I don't know whether he liked it, considering it would be his first fragrance ever, but I did get him the 50 ml, Idk why I though it would be a good idea, I just did.
Pear is a dry fruit in brittain and the West, în the eastern Europe where is mostly organic, is very juicy an tart, and that happens with all the fruits
Nice review but us this on 2013 or 2015 reformulation?
@The Fragrance Apprentice Dude, what is the song you've got playing in the beginning of this video? I've been looking for it for a while now... PS. Your reviews are awesome, so I hope you keep 'em comin'.
That is 'Nightmares on Wax - You Wish' Thanks.
@@TheFragranceApprentice Much thanks!
I own DHI and DH. Both are very similar but evolve differently. I don't get that much of a lipstick vibe luckily because when I was a child I had the privilege of visiting the Crayola Crayon Factory. I loved the waxy smell of crayons being made it was very potent. With DH and DHI I get a slightly crayon smell but it smells like a flower covered in wax with a strong ambrette in the background. When the ambrette dies down I get ahead covered flower with a slight hint of chocolate in the background for the duration of the scent. My only pet peeve is the strong bitter ambrette for the first hour and a half. Great scent I'm in a nursing home and all the aides compliment me on DH and DHI. Some joke and say my room smells like Macy's because all the different fragrances
Kyle Stevens Better description than this rambling video; thank you
DH original has a beautiful opening but after one hour it’s over 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣But the DHI is different level man . DHI is the best of the line ..... the best !!!!!
Nice hair, who is this guy? Robbie Williams?
I Layered wIth DAme Skyfather, And TF NOIR de NOIR...Outstanding
I know you said not to blind buy this, but the problem is I live in the states and I can't find a single store near me that carries DHI. However, I've smelled the reformulated DH and I do like it quite a lot, and I'm a senior in high school so I know no one around me is gonna be smelling like it. So.... Since I like DH, do you think it's alright for me to blind buy DHI? Believe me I would rather test it out but as I said, I can't find it anywhere in stores :/
Look for a cheap sample on ebay.
It's actually becoming more difficult to find this. Dior doesn't even sell it in their own website. I found it at a third party perfume store in the mall for $80. I did have to blind buy but thankfully I enjoy this fragrance.
This is a masterpiece! but not for everyone.
Btw, what was your position/role at Dior? What did you study to work there?
how many sprays do you do?
It's like a floral that after half an hour turns into a yummy gourmand
Dhi is my all time favorite
Which one should I get then? DH or DHI mate? Need some help, anyone?
I have both and use DH for day-time and DHI for dates.
DHI is way stronger smelling and you gotta be a little bit cautious with it, while DH is more crowd-pleasing and it'll give you no problems if you over-apply.
I don't have a favourite. DHI is my leather-jacket date and DH is the easy-going more relaxed guy (while still very sexy)
Can get a 100ml here in the states for $58. It's affordable and worth having. I enjoy the dry down.
where at fragance net sells it for 78??
Lily Direct! $69.92 for a 100ml. $2.99 shipping but can use discount code maxf15 for 5% off. My top web site for cologne. Fragrancex is second.
+Red Salmon are they 100% genuine.? Is the new reformulation still a good buy i want to buy it but fragboy stewing says is no longer good.
Batch 4U02 July '14 for my bottle. Never had a problem with Lily Direct. Personally I'd go for Dior Homme instead of intense. But if you can afford both their great date nite scents.
I thought it smell like 1st floor of a department store, where I got it. Or the back stage of a catwalk where I was hugged by a dozen models. I feel fashionable when I put it on. 😚
👀
by models u mean ur imaginary people mate?
That lipstick vibe is not good in my opinion. I tried it and only when i washed up and the fragrance got lighter then i liked it better because it torn down that lipstick! My favourite of the line is Dior Homme vintage! I have a 2008 bottle and whenever i smell it i say WOWWW!!! But, i cannot find it anymore. Reformulation is different. Good but nothing like the vintage.
What's the batch code on your Dior Homme Intense?
I'm a woman and I love it on myself!
Is "chawk" the same as "chalk?"
I have recieved mine 2020 intense today , its nice , classy and smells expansive BUT its weak , the homme parfume is better imo .
has it gotten any better over time?
Does it smell chocolatey? I love hints of dark chocolate
Chawk? . . . Chalk?
+miata149 . . .CHAWLK?
Touché.
+miata149 Chauck
@@HenryPerez_royal_hp chauwlck
Great review, but this fragrance is not my style. This is how I like women to smell.
I just grab 10ml decant. I agree, it is sex in the bottle. Gorgeous
An excellent review...but let me just kindly say that I would never wear this fragrance again. :)
Why?
Don't like smelling like lipstick and chocolates. Moreover, while the ladies do like this scent (my daughters use my DHI) they don't like smelling it on a man. I've been told that it smells like I am wearing a women's perfume. I agree and it's just not a fragrance for me. I have 19 Dior fragrances and this, along with Dior Homme, are the worst. Sorry!
Homme original better 10. Intense 9
You spend too much time around old women. Jk but I come from a house of all men and I'm not used to cosmetic smells.
Hahaha you funny .these the shit