D'antiquities 1886

Notes & Nuances

D'antiquities 1886 opens with a surprisingly crisp lavender note, not as photorealistic as the Dior Homme Intense, but close. The bergamot is present, providing a needed lift. Sage adds a herbal element that is slightly more pronounced than in the inspiration. The heart mimics the iris accord of DHI fairly well, although it lacks the buttery smoothness. Instead, it leans slightly powdery and synthetic. I also detect the pear but its quickly overshadowed by the ambrette. The base is where the divergence is most noticeable. The cedar is drier, less creamy, and the leather accord is subdued. There's also a slight vanilla, not listed, but I perceive it. Overall, I'd say it captures about 85% of the Dior Homme Intense DNA.

Conclusion

D'antiquities 1886 is a respectable clone of Dior Homme Intense. It offers a good approximation of the original scent profile . If you enjoy the iris-centric fragrance of DHI but are budget-conscious, this is worth considering. But this will satisfy someone looking for the general structure of the fragrance, just expect a bit of a synthetic edge.

How Long Does it Last?

Longevity is moderate, projecting for approximately 2-3 hours with a noticeable scent bubble. Skin scent lingers for another 4-5 hours. Not beast mode, but acceptable .