Dior Homme 2020
“Dior Homme 2020 by Dior is a Woody fragrance for men”
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Well loved by wearers — a woody, musky composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2020 by François Demachy, Dior Homme 2020 reimagines the classic Dior fragrance with a cleaner, woodier profile. The original version from 2005 was defined by its buttery iris note, but this reformulation swaps that out for an aromatic and musky base of elemi, Atlas cedar, cashmere wood, and Haitian vetiver. This change sparked significant debate among fragrance enthusiasts, with some praising the modernity and others lamenting a loss of the original's distinctive character.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Dior Homme 2020 has a distinct shift from its bright citrus-aromatic opening to a deeper woody base. Apply it in layers for a more nuanced experience; the bergamot and pink pepper top notes are fleeting, but the vetiver and white musk provide lasting warmth.
François Demachy
Founding perfumer · 238 fragrances · b. 1949 · French
“I grew up in Grasse. The raw materials of perfumery are my mother tongue.”
François Demachy is the in-house perfumer-creator at Christian Dior, a title that places him among the most influential noses in the world. Born in Cannes and raised in Grasse — the historic capital of perfumery — he carries the craft in his blood. Before joining Dior in 2006, he spent two decades at Chanel. At Dior, Demachy has reimagined the house's olfactory heritage while pushing it forward, creating Sauvage (now the world's best-selling men's fragrance), Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, and the prestigious La Collection Privée series.
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The story behind the bottle.
The crisp precision of a tailored suit, paired with the subtle warmth of cashmere.
Fig. 01 — Dior Homme 2020, Dior
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