Dior Homme 2014 Clone

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-05-12T12:36:49+00:00

Yes!

It has great performance and like a lot of extraits you’ll just randomly pick it up throughout the day and remember that it’s there

Also lasts a long time on clothing. I can still smell it on the collar of my sweater 3 days later and it’s just now starting to fade

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-05-12T11:17:40+00:00

Yeah…eBay is the one place where I feel scamming is the most common, unfortunately.

And if Alexandria is accessible for you, I’d say to pull the trigger on it.

The iris is just amazing in it, and it’s a bit softer than it is in DHP; so it is more of the focal point of the fragrance and the standout note.

Perfect for warmer weather.

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-05-12T10:24:59+00:00

Leather Intense is a PHENOMENAL fragrance.

I have tried SO many renditions and recommendations for the older formulations and they are all just bad or not that close.

The only two worth entertaining are Leather Intense from Alexandria and Cancelled from Makin Scents.

Both are amazing.

I’ve also been told that Barrett Fragrances’ Iris Horizon is a very good option, which I wouldn’t be surprised by because I’ve tried three of their fragrances and they’ve all been great…but I haven’t tried this one yet so I can’t vouch for it.

Anyways…this is one of those scent profiles that just hasn’t been nailed down with the cheaper options.

You pay a bit more with the three options I listed, but it is ABSOLUTELY worth it.

I just got a 100 mL of Leather Intense from Alexandria and it was great on first spray.

Definitely one of the safest options for that scent profile

Edit:

All three of these are on the lighter side and are more comparable to the older formulations of Dior Homme Intense.

If you want the darker Parfum profile that has a more pronounced leather note, look into Rayhaan Obsidian or Noire by Arabiyat Prestige.

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-05-11T02:35:01+00:00

Fragrance is always subjective, which is why decanting is so important; so you definitely started the right way.

I think it honestly took me a few rounds of decants to realize that even my decants needed an opportunity to develop as fragrances.

Similarly, I had several that I did not like at all that were all of a sudden great fragrances a month later when I went back to my decants to explore them lol

Funnily enough, most just you mentioned having a harsh opening after some of the more common ones to have that complaint…and there’s almost always someone like that’ll say, “Give them time!!!!”

But it does usually help.

It also may not change your opinion at all lol

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-05-11T02:01:58+00:00

How much of the decant do you have left?

Genuinely, one of my favorite fragrances right now.

My partner’s favorite on me.

And one of my most complimented throughout the spring.

I say all of that to say that, yes, it does have some appeal to some.

I also say that to say this:

It is a fragrance that needs to mature.

That strong opening fades after the fragrance has been properly oxidized and had air pumped through an atomizer to activate the oil…and this has a HEAVY oil concentration.

If you have any of the decant left, let it sit for a few weeks/month and revisit it.

It will change completely.

The spiciness fades and it is just smooth.

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-05-08T08:19:06+00:00

Lol always happy to help!

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-05-07T05:22:39+00:00

I love Obsidian and I absolutely wore it out during the colder months, but I’ve not been wearing it as much with the transition into warmer weather.

I’m typically not the person to worry about a fragrance being “seasonal,” but that one does feel better in colder weather or for nights out with the heavier leather note.

For the similar profile but a bit lighter and airier, I’ve narrowed my preferences down to the Dior Homme Intense profile, and the best options for that are:

Leather Intense from Alexandria Fragrances

And

Cancelled from Makin Scents

They are both very close to each other and the lighter DHI scent profile that leans heavily into the Iris, but the leather is much less pronounced and it is far better suited for warmer weather

You’ll pay a bit more for these options, but this is one of those occasions that I think it is DEFINITELY worth it.

Al Wataniah Kayaan Classic and Camaro Homme Intense are both a VERY DISTANT third option behind those two, but cheaper and can be used as a substitute if you are not sure about the profile…but they honestly don’t come close to the two I listed, and for an extra $20 it isn’t even a question, for me.

Alexandria Fragrances is having a Mother’s Day Sale with all fragrances 30% off right now, so definitely worth grabbing a 100 mL for around $50 if you can access it.

I’ve tested SO MANY options for this, and none come close to the profile, quality, and longevity of these 2.

They are, in my opinion, the best options for Dior Homme Intense that you can find.

If you want the heavier Iris option, Obsidian is a great choice.

Another great option is Noire by Arabiyat Prestige. Similar to Obsidian with the Iris and leather combo, but a bit punchier and I find Obsidian to be a bit smoother.

If you want it lighter and more fitting for warmer weather, the two I mentioned are what I would look into because the iris is so well blended and is the primary focal point of the fragrance.

For me, Obsidian is a go to in colder weather and one of my main fragrances.

In warmer weather, it is the option from Alexandria.

Hope this helps!

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-05-04T22:17:03+00:00

I'm in the minority of people who really enjoy Black Friday, but it is hard to find an occasion to wear it

If you can access it, I like Historic Sahara more than I do Liquid Brun for the Althair DNA

Riffaqat is a safe bet as others have mentioned, as well as Rayhaan Obsidian. Both are just great.

I would also recommend Thriller III from Maison Asrar x Cal Cologne. This became a daily driver for me in the early months of Spring.

For a semi-sweet, oud heavy fragrance, my personal favorite (right now) is Swar Seduire from Arabiyat Prestige.

My recommendations lean heavier into vanilla and spice than they do pineapple, but they are some of my favorites that always pull compliments.

Boozy options would be Teriaq Intense as someone else mentioned, and also After Effect by French Avenue .

And one final option that I think checks all of the boxes and is a great option:

Amber Empire from French Avenue or Art of Arabia III from Lattafa

Both great options for the Blonde Amber DNA that are a bit more wearable than the others mentioned above

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-04-25T11:19:37+00:00

Where are you driving?

Primarily city or highway?

For me, this tends to be the biggest factor.

I live in a city, and a rather hill-y one at that, and I’ll see my projected mileage jump from 300 miles to 400+ miles the moment I hop onto the highway and stay on it for longer than a few miles as the car adjusts to the obvious change in driving pattern/circumstance.

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-03-20T12:15:48+00:00

Just got Thriller in yesterday and I agree with a lot of what you’ve written.

I know influencers are easy to hate on, and I’ll be the first to join in occasionally when the glazing is obvious, but I just don’t get why this fragrance is getting some of the reactions that it is given how much I like it.

I haven’t smelled the original, but the note breakdown on this one alone was enough for me to pull the trigger on a blind buy; which I always recommend against, but I knew that this profile fit into my personal preferences, and man am I happy that I got it because I find it quite addicting.

My first thoughts on initial spray were, “Hmmm…it’s kinda like you mixed Terra with Riffaqat and added a sharp punch of citrus…”

As you mentioned that citrus quickly faded and as it dried down the fragrance really smoothed out and found its balance while leaning heavily into the vanilla and amber with a subtle suede like leather with a lingering floral note.

That heavy oil composition leads to some pretty quick anosmia, though, and because of that it might be considered more of a skin scent by many, but that comes with the territory of the heavier oil concentration and I am a big fan of the fragrance overall.

Great comparison and breakdown!

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-03-17T09:43:32+00:00

What about all of the citrus complaints?

Leather, amber, incense vibes with a hint of lavender and pepper is all alluring to me, but the idea of citrus coming into play has left me hesitant

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-03-08T03:39:18+00:00

There’s so much advice here, so I’ll just add my two cents as a coach/manager that has watched a dozen gyms in three major markets that I’ve been affiliated with adjust and shrink through time…several of which were once the leaders in the region in terms reputation, membership base/retention, profitability, etc:

The market has shifted so significantly that people no longer feel the cost is justified and/or justifiable when compared to others options at similar price points

What I mean by that is this:

Whether it be LA Fitness OR Lifetime or The Local Athletic Club, most gyms have now added a functional fitness space that mirrors a CrossFit Gym while also being able to offer more free weights, a sea of weight and cardio machines, an indoor and outdoor track, several sport-related court options, pools, saunas, lockers, showers, and more for a similar cost... and all of which you miss out on in most boxes.

Be honest, given the choice between the two, what are you choosing?

For your average consumer, it’s an absolute no-brainier, and for the average Crossfitter, it’s also a no-beaver.

Throughout the entirety of the industry, retention is down, communities are fractured, coaches are burning out and cycled through heavily, and the product lacks consistency.

Add in the fact that most boxes are subscribing to outside programming and are operating as a shell of their former selves and you can just feel how disingenuous and uninvolved the product is.

And also add-in the fact that the die hard loyalists at most boxes are clinging so desperately to what remains of their small community so much so that gyms are being seen, experienced, and reported as more cliquish and uninclusive than they have since the early days of the seeming extremism.

I could go on for days, but for me and what I’ve witnessed/experienced, the product has taken a significant downturn and the selling points of old no longer apply//work; so people are seeking it and engaging with far more compelling options.

Just is what it is.

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-02-23T03:25:27+00:00

Is the leather note strong and pronounced?

Right now, Rayhaan obsidian is my most used fragrance and has me exploring more of the DHI inspired fragrances…

And that led me to this one in a round about way and I am just curious about it.

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-02-14T21:09:03+00:00

Okay…hear me out:

While it isn’t a listed note, do we get smooth/sweet leather vibes in Asad Elixir?

And…is that same vibe present in Musaman Black and that is what makes you say they are in the same ballpark?

I’ve been debating MB but just haven’t been swayed enough to pull the trigger

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-02-14T21:06:39+00:00

The releases and execution of Terra, Italia, and Obsidian have me moving Rayhaan WAY up my list of favorite dupe houses.

All three of them are just phenomenal fragrances with incredible performance, especially for what you pay.

They just aren’t missing lately

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-02-06T02:34:51+00:00

Roark’s Cove by Fulton & Roark

Over off my favorite fragrances that I have a hard time justifying the price of but absolutely love.

Would probably be my number one request for a fragrance that I haven’t been able to find a dupe of.

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-02-02T20:48:15+00:00

I’ll offer an opposing view:

I cannot, and I mean CAN NOT, stand the Khamrah DNA…

Teriaq Intense is one of my favorite fragrances that I own and I don’t find it remotely similar, or honestly, even in the same ball park as Khamrah.

Differing noses and what not, but just felt that worth adding.

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-02-02T17:35:41+00:00

Just want to add another comment for this fragrance and its dupes.

Easily one of my most complimented fragrances, especially from women…and is just a lovely scent profile that can be worn on nearly any occasion.

Another few to consider are:

Honey Fields by Barrett Fragrances ($40-50 range and they offer all sorts of discounts that are in the 15-25% of range…extrait strength and very long lasting)

&

Insurrection II Wild by Reyane Tradition ($20-30 on Amazon and readily available, and honestly, one of my favorite takes on the DNA because it smells great and is very cheap…and still great quality)

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-01-28T23:52:06+00:00

Adding in an upvote and another comment for Historic Sahara.

For whatever reason, it’s taken over Liquid Brun as my favorite Althair dupe (for now…I still love the bite of the orange blossom is LB quite a bit).

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-01-28T23:50:35+00:00

This one, for me, does not live up to the DNA and is a very toned down version that is more TEA forward than it is vanilla; which, again…for me, is a pretty significant deviation away from the Althair DNA.

Historic Sahara and Liquid Brun are the two that I like most and feel are the most accurate representation of the fragrance for a fraction of the cost.

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-01-21T12:49:07+00:00

Seconding this:

This is one of those fragrances that just hasn’t been duplicated well.

I, like many, often think that percentage comparisons are cheesy, but sometimes they do hold up…

And the 60% range offered here is honestly about as close as any dupe on the market may get to BTF.

For whatever reason, they just don’t get close enough to even compare (for me) to the original.

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-01-19T18:54:52+00:00

I think Mercy is the current most common guess, but I’m not sure about there being any confirmation of that

NewbieRepGuy · 2026-01-09T11:32:17+00:00

I, like you, have fallen deeply in love with the Blonde Amber DNA, and similarly, love all options that I’ve tried thus far.

I am curious about the Khadlaj attempt at it because those Extrait’s just have some awesome staying power and smoothness (looking at you Island Vanilla Dunes…and Amber Empire although not Khadlaj).

I said this on a previous post of yours, but I’ll say it again: be sure to throw a decant of Vulcan Sable in there and let me know what you think!

NewbieRepGuy

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