Dior Homme Eau by Christian Dior

Given how much I adore the Dior Homme line of fragrances, I was excited to try out another flanker from them, Dior Homme Eau. I got a hold of a sample vial sprayer of this juice and tested it out of a few days. How does it smell? How’s the performance? How does it compare versus Dior Homme? Please continue below for my full review.

---

What does Dior Homme Eau Smell Like?

Notes include: coriander, cedar, grapefruit, amber, iris, bergamot

Click here to try: Dior Homme Eau For Men by Christian Dior for Men – 1.7 oz EDT Spray

---

My Full Wear Review

The opening of Dior Homme Eau is very much like Dior Homme, which is naturally to be expected. They aren’t exactly the same, but I’d say it’s 95%+ of the way there. The main difference to my nose, is that the cedar note is stronger in Eau than the original.

With that opening, I thought that this was going to be the only difference between the two, but the divergence really begins a bit later. Leather and cacao, don’t seem to be in this one, but the overall effect is the same.

Maybe a bit more citrus aroma up top in Homme Eau, with the stronger bergamot. Eau also has a noticeable grapefruit note, especially after the first 5-10 minutes.

Coriander is what really sets Eau apart from the original and after the opening, there is that slightly spicy and earthy herbal note, which feels as if it is sitting atop the cedar wood.

The aroma is a softer kind of freshness, that still retains its powdery iris note. I will say that the floral aspect of Eau, is much less than in Dior Homme, which some folks may enjoy more. Personally, I like the floral in Dior Homme, and wear it all the time.

The main draw of Eau throughout the rest of the wear is the cedar, grapefruit, and coriander trio. This has a woodier fragrance than its predecessor, a bit more spice, and the powdery iris takes on a slightly different aroma.

---

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, Dior Homme Eau is pretty moderate. It’s a solid performer in this regard, but never felt overbearing to me. The longevity is also good, about the same as the original Dior Homme.

I get 6-8 hours of solid wear and maybe some more as a skin scent. It’s pretty much right in line with the other fragrances in this series.

Eau is a versatile spring/summer wear. It’s bright freshness is a nice change of pace during the warmer months of the year. Yet, it keeps the woodiness of the cedar, that gives off that masculine aura.

The original Homme and Intense are much better suited for the cold, so, this one is a better option for guys who live in a warmer climate (for most of the year).

Eau is also a better fragrance than Dior Homme Cologne, which is pretty much just a lemonade scented fragrance. Update: I’ve really started to like Cologne more, over the past few years, since this initial review is from 2018. I might even favor it to Eau, nowadays.

I could honestly see myself wearing this during any occasion from casual to more formal. Plus, it’s attractive enough for a date night. There really doesn’t seem to be a place, where this wouldn’t fit in. Low key and very non-offensive.

---

Overall Impression of Dior Homme Eau

Overall, do I think Dior Homme Eau is a buy? Yes. I like it quite a bit, but not as much as I like Dior Homme and Dior Homme Intense, which are interchangeable for me as to which is better. This one is a step below either in my opinion.

However, a step below those two giants, is still a really good cologne. Some folks actually like Eau the best of the bunch. I disagree with that assessment, but if you like cedar more than the iris note, this is probably a good bet.

I think Dior Intense has the best opening and Dior Homme has the best aroma, in totality. This one is simpler, very nice, with good performance. I really did enjoy the addition of the coriander here. The cedar and grapefruit give this a nice freshness, that’s a tad different from the others.

Also, this one has now been discontinued by Dior for 2020 apparently. So, be prepared to stock up on bottles, if this is your preferred Dior Homme flanker. Update: It’s getting pretty expensive to grab a bottle of Eau, so, you may want to forget about it unless you’re already a fan or collector.